Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Bellicose XIV
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ostrowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ostrowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ostrowski blocks a jab.
Okoroji throws out a powerful jab.
Ostrowski connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Yakubu Okoroji has been cut.
Okoroji throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Ostrowski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Ostrowski.
Okoroji misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ostrowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Okoroji walks away with a smile on his face. Ostrowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ostrowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ostrowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Ostrowski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okoroji staying out of range there.
Okoroji just misses with a punch to the body.
Ostrowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Ostrowski misses the jab.
Okoroji ducks under a wild hook from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski misses with a hook. Okoroji ducked under it nicely.
Okoroji uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ostrowski.
Okoroji throws a series of punches but Ostrowski moves out of range.
Okoroji scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okoroji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ostrowski moves away.
Ostrowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ostrowski misses with an uppercut. Okoroji saw that one coming.
Okoroji throws a sloppy head kick and Ostrowski moves out of range easily.
Ostrowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Okoroji is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ostrowski's half guard.
Ostrowski wants to improve his position but Okoroji is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ostrowski regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Okoroji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ostrowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoroji trying to control the position from guard on top but Ostrowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostrowski trying to control the position here.
Okoroji is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Okoroji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Okoroji trying to control the position from guard on top but Ostrowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okoroji slips nicely into half guard.
Ostrowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okoroji performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ostrowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Okoroji is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ostrowski regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Ostrowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Okoroji is looking to pass into half guard but Ostrowski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ostrowski is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Okoroji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okoroji controls Ostrowski momentarily but Ostrowski frees himself.
Ostrowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Agnieszka Ostrowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yakubu Okoroji'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##CL2#
Ostrowski gets a clinch.
Okoroji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Ostrowski drags the fight down to the ground.
Ostrowski looking to control.
Okoroji postures up and lands a big shot to Ostrowski's brow.
Okoroji works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ostrowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Okoroji's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Okoroji's back!#SUB2#
Ostrowski is looking for a choke. Okoroji gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Okoroji manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Okoroji works over Ostrowski with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Ostrowski keeping moving, preventing Okoroji from controlling successfully.
Okoroji scoring with some ground and pound.
Ostrowski 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.
Ostrowski keeping moving, preventing Okoroji from controlling successfully.
Okoroji looking to sit in guard and control but Ostrowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ostrowski wants to control from the top but Okoroji keeps moving.
Okoroji 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.#T2#
Ostrowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoroji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostrowski won't allow Okoroji to sweep him here. #SUB#
Okoroji is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ostrowski frees his head nicely. Oh but Okoroji has switched to an armbar! Ostrowski is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Yakubu Okoroji!
Yakubu Okoroji seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 159 Unfinished Business 2
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Uchiha has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Uchiha thuds a left hand into McGraugh's body.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uchiha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGraugh moves away.
McGraugh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uchiha works McGraugh's body with a nice hook.
McGraugh misses the shot to the body.
Uchiha throws a body punch but McGraugh moves out of range.
McGraugh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Uchiha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGraugh.
McGraugh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Uchiha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uchiha. McGraugh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uchiha works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Uchiha drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Uchiha lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McGraugh down. #T1#
McGraugh manages to get back to half guard.
Uchiha lands strikes from half guard.
Uchiha throwing shots but McGraugh is blocking nicely.
McGraugh is pressing down on Uchiha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGraugh throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Uchiha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGraugh's head.
McGraugh looking for a sweep. Not yet McGraugh, not yet.
Uchiha wants to pass the guard but McGraugh is keeping the position.
Uchiha wants to control from the top but McGraugh keeps moving.
McGraugh trying to keep a closed guard but Uchiha is proving a slippery customer.
McGraugh throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Uchiha connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
McGraugh looking to control.
McGraugh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uchiha is one step ahead there.
Uchiha lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
McGraugh has his foot on Uchiha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uchiha works his way back into a safe position though.
Uchiha landing some decent shots from guard.
Uchiha wants to control from the top but McGraugh keeps moving.
McGraugh trying to keep a closed guard but Uchiha is proving a slippery customer.
Uchiha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
McGraugh trying to keep a closed guard but Uchiha is proving a slippery customer.
Uchiha stopping the sweep attempt from McGraugh.
McGraugh keeping moving, preventing Uchiha from controlling successfully.
McGraugh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uchiha manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
McGraugh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Uchiha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGraugh working over Uchiha with some ground and pound. Uchiha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Uchiha is refusing to be controlled, as McGraugh sits in half guard. #SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.
Uchiha is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Uchiha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGraugh pulls his head out easily.
McGraugh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Uchiha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Uchiha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGraugh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauske Uchiha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Uchiha thows a leg kick but McGraugh checks it
and McGraugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uchiha takes a swing at McGraugh's ribcage but misses.
McGraugh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uchiha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGraugh misses with the combination.
Uchiha drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGraugh sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Uchiha throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGraugh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Uchiha is in McGraugh's guard.
Uchiha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGraugh is keeping the position for now.
McGraugh working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraugh looking for a sweep. Not yet McGraugh, not yet. #SUB2#
Uchiha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uchiha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
McGraugh 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.
McGraugh is trying to control the position but Uchiha postures up.
McGraugh keeping moving, preventing Uchiha from controlling successfully.
Uchiha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGraugh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uchiha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uchiha lands a couple of digs.
Uchiha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sauske Uchiha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uchiha scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Uchiha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGraugh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uchiha is one step ahead there. #T2#
Uchiha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Uchiha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGraugh can do to turn this around?
Uchiha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Uchiha lands a couple of digs.
McGraugh is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
McGraugh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGraugh trying to keep a closed guard but Uchiha is proving a slippery customer.
Uchiha lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Uchiha is in close to McGraugh's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
McGraugh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uchiha is aware though and is defending well.
Uchiha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Uchiha trying to control the position from guard on top but McGraugh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uchiha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Uchiha preventing the sweep.
Uchiha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGraugh's head.
Uchiha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
McGraugh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uchiha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGraugh's head.
Uchiha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
McGraugh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McGraugh wants to improve his position but Uchiha is controlling well.
Uchiha drops an elbow to the side of McGraugh's head.
McGraugh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uchiha is working away from the top position though.
Uchiha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGraugh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGraugh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Uchiha scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Uchiha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGraugh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uchiha.
McGraugh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Uchiha scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauske Uchiha dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Uchiha looks to land a left hand but McGraugh moved out of range nicely.
McGraugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uchiha misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and McGraugh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGraugh trying to control from half guard but Uchiha is working away.
McGraugh working Uchiha over with strikes. #SUB#
Uchiha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGraugh pulls his head out easily.
McGraugh slips a nice elbow through Uchiha's hands, connecting with Uchiha's forehead.#SUB#
Uchiha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGraugh pulls his head out easily.
McGraugh trying to mount his opponent but Uchiha defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.
Uchiha is refusing to be controlled, as McGraugh sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Uchiha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGraugh pulls his head out easily.
McGraugh wants to control but Uchiha is keeping him busy.
McGraugh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Uchiha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Uchiha is looking for a sweep. McGraugh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.
McGraugh slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Uchiha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGraugh pulls his head out easily.
McGraugh is looking to take a break and control but Uchiha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corey McGraugh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGraugh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Uchiha has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for McGraugh. Oh but Uchiha has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! McGraugh goes limp - he's gone! Uchiha jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sauske Uchiha!
Our winner, Sauske Uchiha, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA Christmas Chaos
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Tenryu.
Bakugo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tenryu.
Bakugo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bakugo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tenryu throws a body punch but Bakugo moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakugo. Tenryu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakugo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bakugo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tenryu moves away.
Bakugo lands a jab to Tenryu's midsection.
A slow jab from Tenryu misses its intended target.
Bakugo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu throws a jab when Bakugo was well out of range.
Bakugo throws a shot to the body.
Bakugo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tenryu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bakugo takes a swing at Tenryu's ribcage but misses.
Bakugo misses with a body shot.
Katsuki Bakugo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bakugo has a takedown stuffed.
Bakugo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakugo tries to counter with a takedown but Tenryu is quick to defend against it.
Bakugo just misses with a punch to the body.
Tenryu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Tenryu misses.
Bakugo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakugo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tenryu was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakugo.
Tenryu tries to counter with a clinch but Bakugo shakes him off and moves away.
Tenryu misses the jab.
Bakugo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tenryu counters with a straight right hand.
Tenryu catches Bakugo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gen Tenryu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tenryu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tenryu wants to counter with a clinch but Bakugo pushes him away.
Bakugo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tenryu manages to avoid it.
Bakugo misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Bakugo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tenryu misses with a straight left.
Tenryu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Bakugo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakugo stops Tenryu from getting back to his feet.
Tenryu is refusing to be controlled, as Bakugo sits in half guard.
Bakugo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tenryu is controlling Bakugo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bakugo is trying to control. Tenryu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bakugo trying to control the pace.
Bakugo is thwarting Tenryu's attempts to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Tenryu is controlling Bakugo's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bakugo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tenryu moves away.
Bakugo sets himself, and Tenryu steps forward looking for the clinch! Bakugo avoids it this time.
Tenryu throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakugo.
Bakugo takes a swing at Tenryu's ribcage but misses.
Tenryu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bakugo slips under a jab.
Tenryu avoids the body shot from Bakugo.
Tenryu stuffs the takedown attempt from Bakugo. Bakugo gets slowly back to his feet.
Bakugo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Bakugo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tenryu scores with a body shot.
Bakugo lands an overhand right.
Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakugo.
Tenryu misses with a wild body shot.
Bakugo ducks under a wild hook from Tenryu.
Bakugo tries to work over Tenryu's front leg with a kick but Tenryu checks it.
Bakugo shoots in and drives through. Tenryu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsuki Bakugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakugo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tenryu is just out of range.
Tenryu avoids the body shot from Bakugo.
Bakugo throws a shot from downtown. Tenryu moves away and avoids it.
Tenryu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bakugo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tenryu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tenryu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenryu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bakugo.
It seemed like Tenryu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gen Tenryu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bakugo takes a swing at Tenryu's ribcage but misses.
Bakugo is looking to wear down Tenryu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bakugo misses with a shot to the body
and Tenryu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tenryu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakugo manages to avoid it.
Tenryu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakugo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tenryu.
Bakugo stuns Tenryu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tenryu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bakugo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tenryu sprawls and moves away.
Bakugo lands a nice hook to Tenryu's body. Tenryu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Bakugo. Beautiful body shot.
Bakugo with a poor takedown
and Tenryu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bakugo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tenryu is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Bakugo.
Bakugo scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Tenryu has closed the distance and engaged Bakugo in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenryu tries to stall but Bakugo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tenryu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakugos head. #T1#
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Bakugo.
Bakugo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakugo tries to score a body lock takedown but Tenryu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tenryu stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakugo.
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tenryu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Bakugo avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
Bakugo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsuki Bakugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tenryu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tenryu blocks a body shot from Bakugo.
Tenryu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tenryu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Tenryu.
Bakugo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bakugo looking to stall. #T2#
Bakugo prevents a body shot from Tenryu. #TD#
Bakugo has hold of one of Tenryu's legs. Tenryu is fighting the takedown attempt but Bakugo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bakugo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenryu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bakugo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tenryu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tenryu holds on and takes a little breather.
Bakugo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tenryu's head.#T3#
Tenryu working a defensive guard here.
Bakugo connects with a couple of short punches.
Bakugo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bakugo controlling from the top position.
Tenryu controlling Bakugo's posture.
Bakugo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tenryu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakugo.
Bakugo stands up over Tenryu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bakugo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tenryu keeping moving, preventing Bakugo from controlling successfully.
Bakugo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tenryu keeping hold of Bakugo's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakugo is looking to take a break and control but Tenryu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bakugo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Katsuki Bakugo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tenryu trying to control but Bakugo postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Katsuki Bakugo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tenryu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tenryu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tenryu scores with a hook to the body.
Bakugo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Bakugo has picked Tenryu up - he's going for a ride! Bakugo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tenryu is refusing to be controlled, as Bakugo sits in half guard.
Bakugo lands with a punch from half guard.
Tenryu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tenryu wants to control but Bakugo is keeping busy. #T1#
Bakugo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bakugo is pressing down on Tenryu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tenryu is holding on for now.
Bakugo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tenryu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tenryu wants to get back to his feet.
Bakugo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bakugo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tenryu keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tenryu is trying to control but can't.
Tenryu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tenryu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bakugo throws a big right hand that misses.
Bakugo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tenryu has Bakugo pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tenryu tries to clinch up but Bakugo circles away and keeps his distance.
Bakugo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tenryu.
Bakugo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tenryu avoids the body shot from Bakugo. #T3#
No luck for Bakugo with that takedown attempt.
Bakugo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tenryu moves away.
Tenryu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakugo takes a swing at Tenryu's ribcage but misses.
Bakugo throws a sloppy body shot
and Tenryu counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakugo jabs Tenryu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bakugo swings for the body but Tenryu moves out of range.
Tenryu wants to counter the offense by Bakugo and move into the clinch position.
Bakugo throws a lazy right hand but Tenryu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tenryu lands a nice looking body shot.
Bakugo shoots in but Tenryu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bakugo throws a body shot but no joy. #T4##CL2#
Tenryu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tenryu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tenryu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bakugo backwards.
Tenryu is working Bakugo over against the cage.
Bakugo misses with a body punch.
Bakugo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tenryu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsuki Bakugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Bakugo decides to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenryu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bakugo can't keep his opponent in guard - Tenryu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tenryu tries to stand and escape but Bakugo is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gen Tenryu.
I think Tenryu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gen Tenryu!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gen Tenryu waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WVT 56: Narushima v Tchusuk
Date: Dec 21, 2022

#R1#
Xe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Son.
Son wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xe keeps working.
Xe is looking to regain half guard here but Son keeps moving and retains side control.
Son taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xe tries to buck Son off but Son is having none of it.#T1#
Son in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Xe is looking to regain half guard here but Son keeps moving and retains side control.
Son is looking to take a break and control but Xe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xe sneaks back into half guard.
Son performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Xe is pressing down on Son's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Xe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Xe working for a triangle but Son defends it easily. #T2#
Son pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xe is keeping the position for now.
Son trying to control the position from guard on top but Xe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Xe is looking for a triangle here but Son uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Xe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Xe is looking for a sweep.#T3#
I wouldn't like to be where Xe is right now.
Son wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xe keeps working.
Xe tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Xe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Son landing a few strikes.
Xe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Son's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Son scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Son seems to be working for a kimura but Xe defends the submission attempt.
Son is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4#
Son makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Xe pulls Son in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Xe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Son gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Son got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Son has managed to get both his arms back between Xe's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Son manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
My spies in Rage Training inform me that Xe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Xe throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hueng Son will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Son fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xe avoids it really well and circles away.
Son tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xe feints the counter takedown.
Xe jabs Son to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Xe as Son shoots in.
Son dives in for a single leg takedown but Xe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hueng Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Son is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Son.
Xe is trying to drag Son to the mat but Son just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son blocks a body shot from Xe.
Son is trying to pull guard but Xe has him pressed against the cage.
Son goes for a takedown in the clinch but Xe prevents it. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Xe.
Son is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Xe is defending well.
Son stalling.
Xe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Son is trying to break the clinch but Xe is controlling him.
Xe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xe.
Xe can't find room to land a body shot as Son controls the action.
Son can't break the clinch.
Xe goes for a takedown attempt but Son pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Son is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Son.
Xe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Xe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Son closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xe circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Son avoids the body shot from Xe.
Hueng Son is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Xe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Son counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Son shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xe as he jumps to the side.
Xe misses with a body shot.
Xe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Son.
Xe dodges the punch combination from Son.
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!
Son takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Son doesn't seem bothered though.
Xe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Son at a distance.
Xe closes the distance and clinches up with Son, looking for a takedown. Xe pushes Son against the cage but Son circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Professor Xe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Xe gets a double leg takedown into Son's guard.
Xe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Son avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Xe postures up in Son's guard and throws a big left but Son blocks it.
Xe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Xe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Xe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Xe postures up and lands a big shot to Son's brow.
Xe preventing the sweep.
Xe postures up in Son's guard and throws a big left but Son blocks it. #T4#
Son keeping moving, preventing Xe from controlling successfully.
Xe is stalling in the full guard.
Son utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xe chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Xe trying to control the position from guard on top but Son is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Son wants to stand and escape but Xe is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Son utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Son wants to sweep here but Xe controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Professor Xe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Son looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xe shoots in but no luck this time.
Son tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Xe manages to circle out of the way.
Xe just misses with a punch to the body.
Xe loads up on a big right hand but Son slips the punch.
Xe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Son instigates a clinch. #BC#
Son's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Son avoids the body shot from Xe.
No luck for Son with that takedown attempt.
Son takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xe avoids the head kick by Son.
Son doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Xe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Son did well to prevent Xe getting side control.
Son wants to stand back up but Xe manages to pass into side control. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Son taking punishment in the form of punches.
Professor Xe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xe working the head and body with strikes.
Son is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Xe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Son knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Xe scores with punches from side control.
Son is not content to let Xe control the position.
Xe cracks Son with a big right hand but Son just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Xe avoids the strikes from the bottom by Son.
Xe controls the position.
Son takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC2#Son is rocked!
Xe scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Son is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Xe can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Professor Xe!
A victorious Professor Xe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 157 Account vs Solomon
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Solomon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Account has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Account there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Solomon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Solomon showed some decent athleticism there.
Solomon thows a huge punch but Account dodges it nicely.
Solomon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Solomon working Account over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Account manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Solomon throwing strikes from guard but Account blocks nicely.
Solomon is looking to work some ground and pound but Account has wrist control.
Solomon preventing the sweep. #T1#
Solomon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Account works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Account is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon controlling from the top position.
Solomon throws a big right hand that misses.
Account keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
Account preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Account is adopting a defensive guard.
Solomon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Solomon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Solomon preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solomon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Solomon slips under a jab.
Camaras Account is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solomon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Account tries to avoid it but Solomon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Account to the ground. Account escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Account throwing a counter right hand but Solomon manages to avoid it.
Solomon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Solomon shoots in and drives through. Account sprawls well.#T3#
Solomon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Account counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Camaras Account has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zekariays Solomon.
Good exchange - Account coming out on top.
Account throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solomon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Solomon.
Solomon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Account's waist but Account gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Solomon off to one side.
Account lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Zekariays Solomon has been cut.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Account! Solomon is backing up but he can't get away as Account lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Solomon and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Camaras Account!
Camaras Account retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Camaras Account thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 156 Outback vs Kaupens 2
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Uchiha swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uchiha.
Bravo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Uchiha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Uchiha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Uchiha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bravo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uchiha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bravo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uchiha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Uchiha won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uchiha has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uchiha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bravo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Uchiha manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Uchiha looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Uchiha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bravo defends it easily.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uchiha is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Uchiha is looking for a triangle but Bravo pushes his legs off easily.
Bravo advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Uchiha defends it well. #SUB2#
Bravo seems to be working for a kimura but Uchiha defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Uchiha has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bravo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bravo!#T2#
Uchiha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bravo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Uchiha actively working from the bottom here.
Uchiha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uchiha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bravo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bravo trying to control but Uchiha is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bravo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Uchiha is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Bravo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uchiha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bravo has managed to get both his arms back between Uchiha's legs - danger averted.
Bravo passes Uchiha's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bravo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bravo is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Bravo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Uchiha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo trying to mount his opponent but Uchiha defends it. #SUB2#
Bravo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bravo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Uchiha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bravo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Uchiha.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uchiha keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bravo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bravo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Uchiha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bravo off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sauske Uchiha will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Uchiha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bravo sprawls well initially but Uchiha persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Uchiha prevents Bravo from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Uchiha connects with a nice short shot to Bravo's temple.
Bravo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bravo looking for submissions off his back.
Eddie Bravo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uchiha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo is pressing down on Uchiha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Uchiha with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Bravo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uchiha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uchiha lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Uchiha connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uchiha defends well.
Uchiha preventing the sweep.
Uchiha distracts Bravo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Uchiha passes into half guard.
Bravo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Uchiha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Uchiha working some strikes from top position.
Uchiha stands up over Bravo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Bravo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uchiha defends it easily.#SUB2#
Uchiha is sitting in close to Bravo's body. Bravo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Uchiha is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Uchiha is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bravo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eddie Bravo!

Event: ENIGMA 138
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Zoro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roberto.
Roberto lands with a straight right. Zoro didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Roberto.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zoro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Roberto scores with a sloppy right hand. Zoro should have avoided that one.
Roberto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberto manages to avoid it.
Roberto cracks a nice hook into Zoro's ribs.
Zoro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roberto thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Zoro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Roberto wants to clinch#TD2#
and Zoro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zoro controlling the pace.
Zoro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roberto defending well though.
Roberto is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roberto's head.
Roberto tries to kick Zoro off but Zoro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Zoro is looking for a kimura but Roberto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zoro to get the leverage.
Roberto is staying active underneath Zoro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roberto wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Zoro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roberto's head.
Zoro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberto keeps working.
Zoro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roberto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roberto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zoro.
Zoro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zoro stops Roberto from getting back to his feet.
Zoro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zoro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Roberto!
Zoro scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Roberto? #T3#
Zoro breaks from Roberto's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Roberto is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Roberto avoids a series of strikes thrown by Zoro.
Roberto is trying to stand.
Roberto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roberto tries to get out of the position.
Zoro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zoro unloading with bombs!
Zoro lands with some strikes.#SUB2#
Zoro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Roberto turns into him and now he's in Zoro's guard.
Roberto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Roberto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roberto wants to control from the top but Zoro keeps moving. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zoro is on top in guard. #REVB#
Roberto wants to stand but Zoro is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoro wants to control from the top but Roberto keeps moving.
Zoro throws a big right hand that misses.
Zoro pushing down on Roberto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zoro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Zoro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zoro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roberto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roronoa Zoro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Roberto doesn't manage to clinch there - Zoro circles away.
Roberto digs a good body shot into Zoro's ribs.
Zoro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zoro throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roberto is fending him off so far but Zoro persists. Nope, Roberto circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut there from Roberto.
Zoro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roberto connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zoro.
Jab from Roberto.#T1#
Roberto misses with a body shot.
And Zoro tries to counter it with a takedown but Roberto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Roberto misses with a hook.
Roberto tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Zoro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zoro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zoro is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberto has wrist control.
Zoro won't allow Roberto to get back to his feet.
Zoro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zoro with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Roberto keeping moving, preventing Zoro from controlling successfully.
Zoro lands a couple of elbows.
Roberto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zoro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zoro throwing strikes but missing.
Zoro postures up and lands a big shot to Roberto's brow.
Roberto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zoro postures up in Roberto's guard and throws a big left but Roberto blocks it.
Zoro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zoro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zoro slips nicely into half guard.
Zoro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Zoro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Roberto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zoro moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Zoro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zoro working the head with strikes.
Zoro throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Roberto works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Roberto is in trouble now - Zoro has advanced to mount! #T4#
Roberto is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Zoro with the ground and pound from mount.
Zoro raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zoro trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Zoro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Zoro working for a submission but Roberto is keeping him at bay.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You get the feeling that Roberto really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roronoa Zoro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Roberto scores with a hook to the body. Zoro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zoro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roberto misses with a hook #TD2#
and Zoro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roberto won't be happy with that.
Roberto parries the strikes from Zoro easily there. Zoro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Roberto to escape.
Zoro in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zoro throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zoro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Roberto down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zoro swings around for an armbar but Roberto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zoro's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Roberto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roberto trying to control but Zoro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zoro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Roberto throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zoro is on top in guard. #REVB#
Zoro with a nice head shot there.
Roberto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zoro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roberto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zoro on the ground.
Zoro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roberto wants to stand but Zoro is controlling the position.
Zoro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zoro tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberto is retaining full guard. #T2#
Zoro postures up in Roberto's guard and throws a big left but Roberto blocks it.
Zoro is in close to Roberto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zoro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zoro stops Roberto from standing up.
Zoro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zoro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberto is keeping the position for now.
Paulo Roberto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Zoro postures up in Roberto's guard and throws a big left but Roberto blocks it.
Zoro throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zoro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roberto wants to clinch.
And Zoro tries to counter it with a takedown but Roberto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zoro.
Roronoa Zoro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zoro drops his hands momentarily and Roberto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zoro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roberto throws out the jab.
Zoro slips under a jab.
Zoro with the counter takedown but Roberto avoids it easily.
Roberto connects with a body shot that sends Zoro's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Zoro.
Roberto missing with a left hand there. Zoro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zoro tries to move into range but Roberto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roberto looks to land a left hand but Zoro moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Zoro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Roberto!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roronoa Zoro.
I've got Zoro 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roronoa Zoro!
A relieved looking Roronoa Zoro 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: OFK 250 - Okafor Vs Williams
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Escalante throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bizihwaeile blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Escalante.
Bizihwaeile has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Escalante looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Bizihwaeile clinches up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escalante struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile blocks the elbow strike.
Escalante scores with a shoulder strike.
Escalante lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Escalante lands an elbow just above Bizihwaeile 's eye.
Escalante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaeile avoids the elbow strike from Escalante, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Escalante avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escalante's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Escalante - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bizihwaeile stalling.
Escalante misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch. #T1#
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Escalante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Escalante throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Escalante fails to land.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Escalante digs a right hand underneath Bizihwaeile's ribcage. Bizihwaeile let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Escalante - that landed with a thud.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand into Escalante's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escalante's gas tank.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escalante pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile presses Escalante against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bizihwaeile looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Escalante.
Escalante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escalante scores with a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Escalante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile is stalling here.
Our sources have told us that Escalante has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T2#
Bizihwaeile lands a shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile cracks Escalante with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Escalante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Escalante blocks it.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escalante backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escalante's elbow.
Escalante misses with an elbow strike.
Escalante gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Escalante scores with a shot to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Escalante throws an elbow but misses.
Bizihwaeile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizihwaeile takes an elbow to the temple.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Escalante gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Bizihwaeile looking to stall.
Escalante prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Escalante misses with a punch to the body.
Escalante lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Escalante controls the action.
Escalante comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has been cut.
Escalante lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Bizihwaeile to work.
A nice left hand lands by Escalante.
Bizihwaeile lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Bizihwaeile to work.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Escalante's ribcage. Escalante let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escalante presses Bizihwaeile against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bizihwaeile is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Escalante is keeping busy.
Bizihwaeile stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4#
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Escalante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escalante misses with a punch on the inside.
Escalante lands a damaging elbow.
Escalante throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escalante lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Escalante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escalante digs a right hand underneath Bizihwaeile's ribcage. Bizihwaeile let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bizihwaeile manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Escalante stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bizihwaeile looks winded!
Escalante lands an elbow that stopped Bizihwaeile in his tracks for a moment.
Escalante creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bizihwaeile's defenses.
A short left from Escalante.
Escalante lands a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escalante lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vicente Escalante dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Escalante jabs Bizihwaeile to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bizihwaeile avoids the head kick by Escalante.
Bizihwaeile moves in looking to clinch but Escalante pushes him off.
Bizihwaeile stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escalante.
Escalante fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escalante swats away the attempt to clinch by Bizihwaeile.
Escalante wants to slow Bizihwaeile down by chopping away at his legs.
Escalante bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bizihwaeile's head backwards.
Escalante dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bizihwaeile. That did some damage!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bizihwaeile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escalante avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante cracks a nice hook into Bizihwaeile's ribs.
Escalante throws a leg kick but Bizihwaeile checks it.
Escalante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaeile can do to turn this around?
Escalante lands with a nice body punch.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch there but Escalante circles away.
Bizihwaeile takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaeile fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Escalante misses the target.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Escalante. Bizihwaeile does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Escalante misses.
A little jabbing left from Bizihwaeile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Bizihwaeile has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Escalante is keeping busy.
Escalante misses with a body punch.
Escalante letting Bizihwaeile take a breather here.
Escalante misses with some punches.
Escalante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escalante prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Escalante works on Bizihwaeile's body with a couple of short punches.
Escalante lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Escalante lands with a short shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Escalante controls the action.
Escalante lands a left hand.
Bizihwaeile stalling against the cage.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaeile.
Escalante blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile avoids a wild elbow strike from Escalante.
Escalante lands an elbow inside that Bizihwaeile shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escalante stalls.
Escalante lands an elbow just above Bizihwaeile 's eye.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escalante or not.
Bizihwaeile is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Escalante.
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Escalante.
Escalante prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Escalante doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Bizihwaeile blocks an elbow strike.
Escalante tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escalante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile leaning his opponent against the cage.
Escalante misses with an elbow strike.
Bizihwaeile avoiding damage.
Bizihwaeile takes an elbow to the temple.
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Escalante.
Escalante tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escalante pushes off an throws an elbow but Bizihwaeile leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Escalante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaeile working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escalante.
Escalante misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Escalante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escalante is trying to maintain a safe position but Bizihwaeile gets an underhook and turns Escalante into the cage.#T4#
Bizihwaeile stalling in the clinch but Escalante improves position.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vicente Escalante has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Escalante lands a nice elbow.
Escalante comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Escalante.
Escalante lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Escalante blocks it.
Bizihwaeile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Bizihwaeile wants to stall.
Escalante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow.
Escalante lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bizihwaeile lands with a light punch inside.
Escalante can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaeile controls the action.
Bizihwaeile lands an uppercut.
Escalante lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Escalante as the two fighters clinch.
Bizihwaeile is pushing Escalante up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vicente Escalante dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Escalante swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escalante tries to land a leg kick but Bizihwaeile saw it coming and moves away.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up.
Escalante scores with a nice right hand.
Escalante tries to work over Bizihwaeile's front leg with a kick but Bizihwaeile checks it.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch but Escalante is avoiding it.
Escalante throws a quick counter head kick but Bizihwaeile was just out of range.
Escalante thumps Bizihwaeile with a low kick.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escalante manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Escalante is having none of it.
Bizihwaeile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice cross by Bizihwaeile.
Escalante is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante throws a leg kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escalante is looking to counter punch.
Escalante takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Escalante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Escalante lands a nice shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Escalante.
Escalante misses with a body punch.
Escalante lands a nice elbow.
Bizihwaeile trying to stall but Escalante improves his position.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Escalante blocks it.
Escalante lands an elbow inside.
Bizihwaeile is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bizihwaeile takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escalante works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escalante creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Escalante lands a body punch.
Bizihwaeile takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#That has opened up Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Escalante.
Escalante misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile trying to control the position but instead, Escalante has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bizihwaeile into the cage.
Escalante lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Escalante lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#Bizihwaeile is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escalante misses with an elbow over the top.
Bizihwaeile is still on wobbly legs! Can Escalante finish him?
Escalante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile seems to have recovered his senses.
Bizihwaeile blocks an elbow strike.
Escalante holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escalante's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Escalante cracks Bizihwaeile with a nice body shot.
Escalante presses Bizihwaeile against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escalante lands with a light punch inside.
Escalante lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bizihwaeile.
Escalante is working Bizihwaeile over against the cage.
Escalante lands a nice elbow. #CUT#The cut above Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Escalante throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Bizihwaeile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Escalante.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Escalante.
Escalante lands an elbow inside.
Escalante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escalante has Bizihwaeile pressed against the cage. He pushes Bizihwaeile back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Escalante throws a beautiful elbow that sends Bizihwaeile crashing to the floor! Escalante piles on the pressure with more strikes! Bizihwaeile is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vicente Escalante!
After winning the bout, Vicente Escalante thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 49: Ihantala v Svyatogor
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
Kok thuds a left hand into Xe's body.
Kok swings for the body but Xe moves out of range.
Xe shoots in for a double leg but Kok sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kok tries a quick counter leg kick but Xe is wise to it.
Xe looks to score with a jab to the body but Kok is just out of range.
Kok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kok sprawls and moves away.
Xe misses with a body shot
and Kok counters with a good low kick that Xe was not able to check.
Kok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kok has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kok with the inside leg kick.
Xe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kok moves away.
Kok connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Professor Xe has been cut.
Kok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kok jabs at Xe's body.
Xe takes a swing at Kok's ribcage but misses.
Kok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xe's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xe.
A nice side step and Kok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Xe throws a one two combo.
Kok looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Kok walks into a stiff left hand from Xe.
Xe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kok jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Xe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Xe tries to pass to full mount but Kok defends it.
Kok tries to roll over but Xe keeps him under control.
Kok keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xe prevents Kok from improving his position.
Xe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Still in half guard, Xe seems content to control.
Xe lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Xe connects with a nice short shot to Kok's temple.
Xe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kok taking some punishment here, with Xe in his half guard.
Xe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Xe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kok is staying active underneath Xe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xe tries to pass to full mount but Kok defends it.
Xe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Kok won't allow Xe to pass to mount.
Xe trying to control the action but Kok is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xe stops Kok from getting back to his feet.
Xe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Xe seems content to control.
Kok is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xe scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Xe stalling.
Xe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kok defending well though.
Xe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Xe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kok is staying active underneath Xe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Professor Xe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Xe throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Kok to counter with a crisp jab.
Kok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A left lands for Xe.
Kok scores with a head kick.
That kick from Kok tenderised Xe's leg. Xe is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Kok misses.
Xe looks to throw the jab but Kok is out of range.
Kok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Xe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Xe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kok gets back to half guard.
Kok pushes Xe off looking to stand but Xe dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Xe connects with a nice short shot to Kok's temple. #T1##SUB#
Xe is trying to work for a kimura but Kok is defending well.
Xe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Xe lands strikes from half guard.
Xe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Xe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kok with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Xe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xe is trying to control the action in half guard but Kok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kok on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kok is looking to improve his position.
Xe trying to control the action but Kok is working from the bottom.
Professor Xe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##ES2#
Kok has one foot on Xe's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kok was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
Xe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kok doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Kok gets caught napping as Xe dives in and scores a takedown. Kok manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kok utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xe lands a couple of digs.
Xe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kok throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kok looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Xe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Xe there. #T3#
Kok is not content to let Xe control the position.
Xe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kok is staying active underneath Xe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kok defending well though.
Xe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Xe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Xe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kok's head.
Xe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Xe lands strikes from half guard.
Kok has hold of Xe's hands but Xe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Kok avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xe.
Kok is trying to stand.
Xe is trying to control. Kok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kok trying to control from the bottom.
Xe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kok taking some punishment here, with Xe in his half guard.
Xe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Xe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kok's head.
Kok is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Xe lands strikes from half guard.
Kok on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Xe working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Professor Xe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe's cut.
That's time! Xe'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#
Nice body punch from Xe.
Xe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xe misses the shot to the body.
Xe throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kok to counter with a crisp jab.
Kok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kok moves away.
Xe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kok manages to avoid it.
Xe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kok pinned against the cage. Kok gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kok only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Professor Xe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Xe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kok manages to avoid it.
Xe misses with a body shot.
Kok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kok sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xe somewhat.
Xe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xe shoots for a takedown but Kok saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xe avoids the body shot from Kok.
Professor Xe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Xe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Xe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kok's head.
Kok is pulling down on Xe's head to control his posture.
Xe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Xe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kok trying to keep a closed guard but Xe is proving a slippery customer.
Xe throws a big elbow that misses.
Chew Kok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xe controls the pace.
Xe forces his way into half guard.
Kok on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Xe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kok can do to turn this around?#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Xe connects with a nice short shot to Kok's temple. #SUB#
Xe is looking for a kimura but Kok is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xe to get the leverage.
Xe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kok keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kok is looking to improve his position.
Kok is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kok is looking to improve his position.
Xe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Professor Xe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kok pushes Xe off looking to stand but Xe dives back in and keeps control.
Xe trying to control the pace.
Kok punching from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kok stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kok wants it to stay on the feet.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kok was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
Xe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kok moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Professor Xe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xe, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Professor Xe!
Professor Xe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XIV
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakugo. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakugo tries to score with a low kick but Kostov moves his leg out of the way.
Bakugo throws a body punch but Kostov moves out of range.
Bakugo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bakugo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bakugo misses the shot to the body.
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakugo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.
Bakugo misses with a takedown attempt - Kostov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good leg kick by Bakugo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakugo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kostov. That one must have hurt.
Bakugo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bakugo scores with a jab to the body.
Bakugo lands a body shot.
Bakugo misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Kostov misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Bakugo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bakugo connects with a couple of short punches.
Kostov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bakugo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kostov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakugo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bakugo wants to control from the top but Kostov keeps moving.
Kostov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bakugo connects with a couple of short punches.
Bakugo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bakugo works over Kostov with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Bakugo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kostov is pulling down on Bakugo's head. It's preventing any offense from Bakugo, at least for the moment.
Kostov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakugo.
Kostov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kostov, not yet.
Bakugo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kostov has his hands on Bakugo's head, controlling the position.
Kostov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Bakugo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kostov is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bakugo is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bakugo swings for the body but Kostov moves out of range.
Kostov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kostov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Katsuki Bakugo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakugo misses with a takedown attempt
and Kostov counters with a nice body shot.
Bakugo swings for the body but Kostov moves out of range.
Bakugo moves away from the strike by Kostov.
Bakugo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kostov delivers a nice body kick.
Bakugo misses with a low kick.
Kostov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsuki Bakugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakugo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kostov as he avoids it easily.
Kostov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kostov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Kostov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kostov throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bakugo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kostov.
Kostov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bakugo blocks it well.
Bakugo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kostov.
Kostov tries a low kick but Bakugo avoids it.
Bakugo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kostov sprawls and moves away.
Bakugo misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kostov! But no joy.
Bakugo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kostov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kostov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kostov.
A shot to the body from Bakugo misses
and Kostov counters with a straight right hand.
Kostov cracks Bakugo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pavel Kostov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kostov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kostov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#Bakugo is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov 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#
Kostov throws a solid leg kick but Bakugo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kostov.
Kostov swings for the body but Bakugo moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD#
Bakugo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bakugo showed some decent athleticism there.

Kostov kicks Bakugo off and gets back to his feet.
Bakugo is looking to wear down Kostov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kostov lands a jab to the head.
Kostov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakugo.
Kostov connects with a solid leg kick.
Bakugo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kostov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Kostov.
Kostov lands with a thumping leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bakugo.
Kostov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
A lazy left from Kostov finds it's target.
Bakugo moves out of range of the body kick from Kostov.
Bakugo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Bakugo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kostov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kostov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kostov drops Bakugo with a naaaaasty hook - Bakugo is in real trouble here! Kostov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Kostov!
A victorious Pavel Kostov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose l
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Okoroji swings for the body but Burrows moves out of range.
Burrows takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burrows misses with a straight right.
Okoroji with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Burrows counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burrows.
Okoroji wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Okoroji has his foot on Burrows's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burrows works his way back into a safe position though.
Okoroji being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Okoroji isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Burrows stacks Okoroji on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Burrows!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows controls the position.#T1#
Okoroji is trying to control Burrows's posture but Burrows avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Burrows has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burrows trying to control the position but Okoroji is working away.
A control attempt from Okoroji but he's now mounted!
Burrows avoids the attempt from Okoroji to control.#SUB#
Burrows has control of Okoroji's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Okoroji regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Burrows sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Okoroji wants to hold on but Burrows pushes him away.
Burrows tries to control but Okoroji wriggling away.
Burrows fails to move to back control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Okoroji tries to hold on but Burrows postures up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burrows manages to capitalize on a mistake by Okoroji to take his back!
Burrows keeps control of the position easily here as Okoroji tries to buck him off.
Okoroji tries to escape but Burrows has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Burrows is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Okoroji has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Burrows go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Okoroji lands a nice hook to Burrows's body. Burrows takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burrows throws a right and a left that Okoroji avoids nicely.
Okoroji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okoroji as he jumps to the side.
Burrows takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okoroji.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows lands a jab to the head.
Okoroji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okoroji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burrows stuns Okoroji with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okoroji looks to throw the jab but Burrows is out of range.
Okoroji's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okoroji's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Okoroji with a hook.
Okoroji is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burrows rather than just go for the knockout.
Okoroji is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burrows 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. #TD2#
Okoroji 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.
Okoroji forces his way into half guard.
Okoroji working Burrows over with strikes.
Burrows is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Okoroji's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Okoroji's back!
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!
Burrows has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Okoroji's body.
Okoroji is really stuck here. #T2#
What can Okoroji do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Okoroji tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Burrows trying to control.#T3#
Okoroji can't escape the position.
Burrows just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB#
Okoroji showing good submission defense here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burrows keeps control of the position as Okoroji tries to break free.
Stuart Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Burrows tightening his grip on Okoroji, looking for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burrows's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yakubu Okoroji will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Okoroji shoots in for a double leg but Burrows sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burrows thuds a left hand into Okoroji's body.
Okoroji throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Burrows counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Okoroji!
Burrows tries to move to full mount but Okoroji actually manages to regain half guard.
Okoroji is looking for a sweep. Burrows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burrows prevents Okoroji from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Okoroji is defending against the submission attempts here by Burrows. #T1#
Okoroji trying to get back to full guard but Burrows takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Okoroji can't escape the position.
Burrows looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burrows can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okoroji is looking to escape.
Okoroji is looking to get to half guard.
Burrows wants to control the pace but Okoroji is squirming around nicely.
Okoroji slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Burrows trying to advance position but Okoroji counters by regaining guard.
Burrows showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burrows sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Okoroji's guard.
Burrows is thwarting Okoroji's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Burrows is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Okoroji defends it well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burrows wants to pass to mount but Okoroji is defending the position.
Okoroji is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Burrows is trying to work for a kimura but Okoroji is defending well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okoroji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Okoroji connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okoroji manages to avoid it.
Okoroji throws a body shot but no joy.
Okoroji throws a body shot but no joy.
Burrows throwing a counter right hand but Okoroji manages to avoid it.
Okoroji stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Okoroji wants it to stay on the feet.
Burrows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okoroji can do to turn this around?
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okoroji manages to avoid it.
Okoroji connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left and a right from Okoroji both land. Nice combination.
Okoroji throws a head kick that Burrows semi-blocks.
Burrows fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burrows staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burrows.
Burrows looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okoroji throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Okoroji digs a good body shot into Burrows's ribs.
Burrows scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okoroji misses with a jab to the body
letting Burrows counter with a right hand.
Okoroji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Burrows.
Okoroji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Burrows misses the target.
Okoroji changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Burrows doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Burrows shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Okoroji manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burrows slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burrows's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoroji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okoroji looking for a sweep. Not yet Okoroji, not yet.
Burrows trying to control but Okoroji is working from the bottom.
Burrows looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Okoroji keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Okoroji looks to score with a jab to the body but Burrows is just out of range.
Burrows avoids the head kick by Okoroji.
Okoroji looks to land a combination. Burrows sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Okoroji walks into a left hand.
Burrows closes this distance looking for a takedown but Okoroji circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okoroji works Burrows's body with a nice hook.
Okoroji avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Okoroji.
Okoroji throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
so Burrows counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Okoroji being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Burrows.
Burrows preventing the sweep.
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!
Burrows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yakubu Okoroji will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Okoroji. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Burrows closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Okoroji to the mat! Okoroji manages to get full guard.
Burrows trying to control but Okoroji is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji keeping full guard, as Burrows tries to pass. #T1#
Burrows wants to control from the top but Okoroji keeps moving.
Burrows wants to pass the guard but Okoroji is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Okoroji working for submissions but it's allowed Burrows to get to half guard.
Burrows is taking a breather. Okoroji says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Okoroji is doing well to control the position and prevent Burrows from advancing to side control.
Burrows prevents Okoroji from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Okoroji misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows throws out a powerful jab.
Burrows jabs at Okoroji's body.
Okoroji throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Okoroji.
Okoroji misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Burrows shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burrows showed some decent athleticism there.
Burrows wants to free his trapped foot but Okoroji is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Burrows is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Burrows is looking for a kimura here.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Okoroji is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Okoroji is trying to maintain the position but Burrows is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burrows in particular looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows prevents Okoroji from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burrows shoots for a takedown but Okoroji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stuart Burrows showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burrows 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Burrows!
Stuart Burrows is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Stuart Burrows thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XIII
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Uchiha takes one to the chin there.
Uchiha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonnell.
Uchiha lands a body shot.
Uchiha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Uchiha connects with a nice looking jab.
Uchiha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDonnell throws the left hand but Uchiha avoids the punch easily.
Uchiha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McDonnell throws an overhand right that lands on Uchiha's shoulder, as Uchiha tries to avoid the shot.
Uchiha moves away from the strike by McDonnell.
McDonnell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uchiha digs a good hook to McDonnell's body.
McDonnell misses with a straight right.
Uchiha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that McDonnell 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.
Uchiha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of McDonnell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uchiha slips under a jab.
Uchiha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Uchiha misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Uchiha or perhaps it was just good defense by McDonnell, which made it look bad. #T1#
Uchiha throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonnell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uchiha.
McDonnell looks to land a right hand but Uchiha moved out of range.
Uchiha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Uchiha takes one on the button.
Uchiha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Uchiha.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Uchiha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uchiha is defended easily by McDonnell.
McDonnell throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Uchiha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Uchiha.
McDonnell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uchiha looking to pass the guard.
Uchiha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
McDonnell trying to control the position.
McDonnell keeping moving, preventing Uchiha from controlling successfully.
McDonnell has Uchiha pulled in close to control his posture.
Uchiha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonnell keeping full guard, as Uchiha tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uchiha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uchiha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uchiha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonnell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Uchiha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uchiha landing some decent shots from guard.
Uchiha lands a couple of elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDonnell holds on and takes a little breather.
McDonnell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Uchiha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDonnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uchiha trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uchiha throws an elbow that misses. McDonnell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Uchiha's guard. Nice move by McDonnell!#REVB##SUB#
McDonnell is posturing up here but Uchiha has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McDonnell tries to roll out but it's too tight and McDonnell has to tap! Slick submission there by Uchiha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sauske Uchiha!
Sauske Uchiha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2022

#R1##TD#
Ferreira-Alves looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chudwell tries to roll over but Ferreira-Alves keeps him under control.
Ferreira-Alves working Chudwell over with strikes.
Chudwell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ferreira-Alves is working Chudwell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira-Alves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira-Alves pushes down on Chudwell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Chudwell taking some punishment here, with Ferreira-Alves in his half guard. #ROC#Chudwell is rocked!#SUB#
Ferreira-Alves maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chudwell could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ferreira-Alves has cracked it and Chudwell is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ferreira-Alves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
An out of breath Felipe Ferreira-Alves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 134
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Zoro scores with a jab to the body.
Zoro cracks a nice hook into Gomez's ribs.
Gomez thumps Zoro with a low kick.
We've been told by Gomez's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gomez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zoro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomez.
Gomez walks into a stiff left hand from Zoro.
Gomez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zoro misses with a wild body shot.
Zoro misses with a body shot.
Zoro lands a slapping body shot.
Zoro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gomez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zoro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoro connects with a body shot.
Gomez takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Zoro misses its intended target.
Zoro dives in and grabs Gomez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes down on Zoro's head and hops out.
Zoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
A swing and a miss from Zoro.#T1#
Gomez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zoro's hands.
Gomez swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Zoro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gomez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zoro.
Zoro throws a strike but Gomez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zoro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zoro throwing strikes from guard but Gomez blocks nicely.
Zoro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zoro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gomez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zoro has passed into side control.
Gomez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T2#
Gomez keeping his opponent close.
Zoro throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zoro is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zoro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zoro throwing strikes but Gomez manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Zoro can't do much from the bottom here.
Zoro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gomez controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Zoro looking for submissions off his back.
Zoro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomez is working away from the top position though.
Gomez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zoro on the ground.
Zoro is looking to improve his position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zoro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zoro.#SUB2#
Zoro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomez defends it easily.#SUB2#
Zoro is looking for a triangle but Gomez pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Zoro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zoro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roronoa Zoro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gomez throws an overhand right that lands on Zoro's shoulder, as Zoro tries to avoid the shot.
Zoro throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
A jab from Zoro misses.
Gomez tried to counter with a leg kick but Zoro avoided it.
Gomez throws a jab when Zoro was well out of range.
Zoro throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez throws a body punch but Zoro moves out of range.
Zoro scores with a hook to the body. Gomez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zoro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zoro swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoro scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro stuns Gomez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zoro checks a low kick from Gomez.
Zoro throws a hook but Gomez avoids it easily.
Roronoa Zoro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoro. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zoro cracks Gomez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Zoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Gomez.
Zoro swings widly with a right hand
and Gomez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Zoro moves away and avoids it.
Zoro misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Gomez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zoro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gomez. That's going to slow Zoro down.
Zoro shoots and misses
and Gomez counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoro. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zoro shoots in but Gomez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gomez momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gomez, as that shot connected.
Zoro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gomez rather than just go for the knockout.
Zoro's corner calls for a 1-2. Zoro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gomez throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zoro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pedro Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro.
Nice body punch from Zoro.
Zoro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gomez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoro.
Gomez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gomez slaps away a takedown attempt from Zoro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Zoro digs a good hook to Gomez's body.
Gomez tries to work over Zoro's front leg with a kick but Zoro checks it.
Zoro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomez pinned against the cage. Gomez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A shot to the liver by Zoro. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Gomez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zoro fails with a takedown attempt.
Zoro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gomez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zoro lands a nice shot to the body.
Gomez slips a jab from Zoro.
Gomez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gomez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Zoro misses the target.
Gomez is looking to counter punch.
Zoro cracks a nice hook into Gomez's ribs.
Zoro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zoro shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Zoro ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Roronoa Zoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Gomez as he connects with a hook.
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!
Gomez misses with a low kick.
Zoro throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Zoro darts in looking for a takedown but Gomez gets double underhooks and turns Zoro into the cage.
Gomez misses with a straight left.
Gomez stuffs the takedown.
Zoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.
Gomez is looking to counter punch.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoro.
Gomez misses with a hook. Zoro ducked under it nicely.
Zoro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zoro finds it's way round the side to connect with Gomez's head.
Zoro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gomez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pedro Gomez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Gomez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zoro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zoro scores with a shot to the body.
Zoro misses with a wild body shot.
Zoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Zoro throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Nice defenses there by Zoro.
Zoro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gomez as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro clobbers Gomez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gomez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gomez throws a body punch but Zoro moves out of range.
Zoro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Zoro tries to counter it with a takedown but Gomez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Gomez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoro throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Zoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zoro throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zoro connects with a body shot that sends Gomez's belly button to the back.
Zoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Zoro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zoro blocks a head kick by Gomez.
Zoro with a poor takedown
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Zoro backing up. Zoro nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zoro or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomez, which made it look bad.
It looked like Gomez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zoro.
Pedro Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro.
Gomez swings for the body but Zoro moves out of range.
Zoro with the counter takedown but Gomez avoids it easily.
Zoro connects with a body shot.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Gomez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Zoro drives through with a takedown into Gomez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zoro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zoro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zoro trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Zoro tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
Gomez has Zoro pulled in close to control his posture.
Gomez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Zoro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gomez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Zoro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zoro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zoro 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.#SUB2#
Zoro is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Zoro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomez is one step ahead there.
Gomez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Zoro working for a triangle but Gomez defends it easily. #SUB2#
Zoro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roronoa Zoro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zoro 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roronoa Zoro!
A very excited looking Roronoa Zoro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFK243 Byczkiewicz Vs Williams
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and clinches.
Bizihwaeile is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Ninja fails to land.
Bizihwaeile is stalling here.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ninja prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Ninja has Bizihwaeile pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bizihwaeile manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bizihwaeile gets underhooks to prevent Ninja's takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ninja's elbow.
Bizihwaeile lands a shot to the body.
Ninja scores with a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bizihwaeile gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ninja's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ninja.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ninja fails to land.
Bizihwaeile presses Ninja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ninja is breathing heavily.#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Bizihwaeile.
Ninja lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile lands with a left to the head.
Bizihwaeile is stalling here.
Bizihwaeile is leaning against Ninja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ninja prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Ninja controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile controlling the action here for a moment.
Bizihwaeile blocks an uppercut.
Ninja working aggressively here.
Bizihwaeile lands an uppercut.
Ninja throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A hook to the body from Ninja.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bizihwaeile - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Ninja controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ninja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ninja lands a nice uppercut.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Ninja takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ninja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile pushes Ninja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ninja is trying to maintain a safe position but Bizihwaeile gets an underhook and turns Ninja into the cage.
Ninja managing to block the knees to the body from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Ninja stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ninja.
Ninja swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ninja letting Bizihwaeile take a breather here.
Ninja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bizihwaeile is trying to maintain a safe position but Ninja gets an underhook and turns Bizihwaeile into the cage.
Ninja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Ninja avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Ninja lands with a right to the head.
Bizihwaeile cracks Ninja with a nice body shot.
Bizihwaeile is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ninja stalls.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ninja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow.
Ninja is trying to drag Bizihwaeile to the mat but Bizihwaeile just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Ninja - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Ninja tries to stall but Bizihwaeile uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ninja misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Ninja.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ninja throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ninja's elbow.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ninja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch.
Bizihwaeile presses Ninja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
A short right from Bizihwaeile on the inside.
Ninja misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Ninja controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Ninja.
Ninja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ninja can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaeile controls the action.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile just leaning against Ninja, taking a breather.
Ninja manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bizihwaeile scores with a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Ninja.
Ninja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile is leaning against Ninja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bizihwaeile has Ninja pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bizihwaeile presses Ninja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ninja prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Ninja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ninja has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Ninja working aggressively here.
Bizihwaeile is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile is working Ninja over against the cage.
Ninja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Ninja controls the action.
The referee calls for Bizihwaeile to work.
Ninja has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bizihwaeile after a bit of a struggle.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot.
Bizihwaeile has Ninja pushed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bizihwaeile makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile is pushing Ninja up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Ninja controls his hands. #T2#
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Ninja avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Ninja throws a head punch that misses.
Ninja misses with some punches.
Bizihwaeile's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ninja prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Bizihwaeile taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile presses Ninja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Ninja blocks it.
Ninja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile gets through Ninja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook to the body.
Ninja being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile scores with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaeile as the two fighters clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Ninja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Ninja misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Ninja blocks it.
Ninja looking to stall.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile. #T4#
Bizihwaeile working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ninja is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bizihwaeile softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile gets through Ninja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Ninja.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile - that landed with a thud.
Bizihwaeile is struggling to control the position.
Bizihwaeile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ninjas head.
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!
Bizihwaeile is working Ninja over against the cage.
Bizihwaeile stalling.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ninja is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Ninja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ninja gets tackled into the cage by Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile maintains the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Ninja blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile.
Ninja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bizihwaeile.
Ninja struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Ninja throws a head punch that misses.
Ninja looking to slow down the pace here.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hand.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hand.
Ninja prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Ninja can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaeile controls the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Ninja controls his hands.
A short left from Bizihwaeile.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Ninja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bizihwaeile fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Bizihwaeile gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Bizihwaeile. #ROC2#Ninja is rocked!
Ninja letting Bizihwaeile take a breather here.
Oh Ninja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bizihwaeile as Ninja tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Ninja's ribcage. Ninja let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ninja with a big uppercut! Ninja tries to clinch up but Bizihwaeile pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ninja to the mat! Ninja covers up and Bizihwaeile unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
During a confident post fight interview, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 44: McDonald v Svyatogor
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Xe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xe lands a slapping body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raper with the inside leg kick.
Raper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xe scores with a shot to the body.
Xe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Raper as he connects with a hook.
Xe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raper.
Xe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raper lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Professor Xe has been cut.
Xe stuns Raper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xe blocks a low kick nicely.
Raper moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Xe does it's job there.
Raper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xe.
Xe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Xe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Raper manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Xe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Raper rather than just go for the knockout.
Raper lands a jab to the nose.
Xe lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
A jab from Raper misses.
Raper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raper.
Xe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xe scrambles back to his feet.
Xe misses with a body shot.
Raper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Xe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raper lands with a right hand.
Raper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raper.
Raper throws a leg kick but Xe checks it.
Xe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raper throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xe jabs at Raper's body.
Raper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raper.
Xe throws a shot to the body.
Raper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Raper tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xe is able to avoid easily.
A combination from Raper does no damage.
Raper throws a chopping leg kick but Xe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xe lands with a good body shot.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raper was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
Xe lands a nice shot to the body.
Raper throws a front kick aimed at Xe's knee but Xe avoids it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Xe!
Xe avoids the body shot from Raper.
Raper throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xe just misses with a punch to the body.
Raper throws a looping overhand right but Xe ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Raper - just one landing.
Raper lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#That has opened up Professor Xe's cut even more.
Xe moves out of range of the leg kick from Raper.
Xe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raper throws a big shot that misses.
Raper missing with a left hand there. Xe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xe manages to avoid it.#T3#
Raper misses with a few strikes there.
Xe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raper sprawls well. Raper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xe gets slowly back to his feet.
Raper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raper tries to clinch up but Xe circles away and keeps his distance.
Xe lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raper. Xe does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Xe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Raper looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Raper bucks up and tries to throw Xe off but instead Xe has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raper covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Xe working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Raper has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Xe.#T4#
Raper tries to escape the position.
Xe trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Raper covering up well and avoiding damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Xe's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Xe lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Raper.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xe misses with a punch to the head.
Xe missing with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Biff Raper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe'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.#R2#
Xe checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Raper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Xe goes for a takedown attempt but Raper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Xe scores with a shot to the body.
Raper cracks Xe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Raper displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Xe misses with a body shot.
Raper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raper throws a jab when Xe was well out of range.
Raper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raper was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xe. Raper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raper was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
Xe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Raper.
Raper lands a jab to Xe's midsection.
Xe throws a body shot but no joy.
Raper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Xe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raper doesn't seem bothered though.
Xe misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xe. Raper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raper tries to score with a low kick but Xe moves his leg out of the way.
Xe digs a good hook to Raper's body.
Raper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xe fails to land with a series of punches.
Xe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raper at a distance.
Raper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xe misses the shot to the body.
Raper throws a hook but Xe avoids it easily.
Xe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No joy there for Raper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raper throws a leg kick which misses Xe's front leg but catches the back leg as Xe tries to avoid it.
Xe scores with a one two! Raper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raper takes a swing at Xe's ribcage but misses.
Xe throws out a loose jab but Raper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raper motions for Xe to come forward. Raper throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xe scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Xe with a jab.
Xe throws a body punch but Raper moves out of range.
Xe scores with a jab to the body.
Raper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Raper misses.
Raper blocks a jab.
Raper throws a jab when Xe was well out of range.
Xe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Xe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Raper to the ground. Xe is now in Raper's guard.
Xe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
My spies in Rage Training inform me that Xe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Raper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Xe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Xe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xe lands a couple of elbows.
Xe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Xe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Raper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Xe wants to control from the top but Raper keeps moving.
Professor Xe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xe landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Xe works over Raper with some ground and pound from guard.
Xe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xe is looking to work some ground and pound but Raper has wrist control.
Xe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xe slips nicely into half guard.
Xe is pressing down on Raper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Raper is holding on for now.
Xe controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Professor Xe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Raper throws a low kick but Xe moves out of range easily.
Xe scores with a hook to the body. Raper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raper throws a big shot that misses.
Raper tries to clinch up.
Xe misses with a wild body shot.
Xe misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Raper.
Xe just misses with a punch to the body.
Raper is looking to counter punch.
Xe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raper at a distance.
Xe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Xe looking to score a takedown here. Raper is defending well but Xe drives through and ends up in Raper's guard.

Raper wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xe. That did some damage!
Xe misses with a double jab.
Xe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raper.
Xe digs a good body shot into Raper's ribs.#T1#
Xe lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Xe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Xe thows a huge punch but Raper dodges it nicely.
Xe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xe wants to take a breather but Raper is having none of it.
Xe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Raper has hold of Xe's hands but Xe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Xe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raper keeps working.
Xe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Xe thows a huge punch but Raper dodges it nicely.
Xe is just content to waste time from the top position. Raper takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Xe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xe working some strikes from top position.
Raper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xe.
Xe with a nice head shot there.
Raper keeping moving, preventing Xe from controlling successfully. #T3#
Xe throws a big right hand that misses.
Raper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xe wants to control from the top but Raper keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Raper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xe controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Raper misses with a body shot.
Xe looks to score with a jab to the body but Raper is just out of range.
Xe lands a nice looking body shot.
Xe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xe. Raper does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Raper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Raper misses. #T4#
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raper was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.#TD2#
Xe gets the takedown into side control.
Raper is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Xe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Xe lands strikes from half guard.
Xe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Xe.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Xe in particular looking to stall.
Xe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Raper manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raper is adopting a defensive guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Professor Xe!
A very excited looking Professor Xe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 133
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Titus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Solomon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Solomon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Solomon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Titus.
Titus swings for the body but Solomon moves out of range.
Titus lands a nice looking body shot.
Solomon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rage Training in the buildup to the fight.
Solomon misses with a looping left.
Zekariays Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Titus. Solomon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Titus lands a really nice looking cross but Solomon seems unphased.
Solomon throws a body punch but Titus moves out of range.
Solomon lands a nice shot to the body.
Solomon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Solomon scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titus avoids the body shot from Solomon.
Titus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Solomon pinned against the cage. Solomon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Solomon takes a swing at Titus's ribcage but misses.
Titus looks for a takedown but Solomon sprawls well.
Zekariays Solomon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeke Titus.
Solomon misses the shot to the body.
Titus feints the counter takedown.
Titus shoots in looking for a takedown but Solomon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Titus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Titus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solomon.
Solomon misses with a wild body shot.
Solomon is looking to wear down Titus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Titus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solomon moves away.
Solomon tries to counter with a takedown but Titus is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheers as Solomon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Titus doesn't seem phased though.
Solomon misses the shot to the body.
Solomon throws a shot to the body.
Solomon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Titus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Solomon as he avoids it easily.
Solomon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Solomon lands a slapping body shot.
Solomon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Solomon wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
Titus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Solomon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Titus.
Titus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Solomon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Solomon.
Titus misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Solomon counters with a shoot takedown. Titus fights it but they end up in guard.
Solomon throwing strikes from guard but Titus blocks nicely.
Solomon lands a couple of elbows.
Solomon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Solomon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solomon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Solomon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Titus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Titus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Titus is controlling Solomon's posture.
Solomon controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Solomon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Solomon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Titus throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Solomon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Titus's guard.#T4#
Solomon stopping the sweep attempt from Titus.
Solomon throwing strikes but missing.
Solomon throws an elbow that misses. Titus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Solomon's guard. Nice move by Titus!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Solomon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Titus landing with the ground and pound.
Titus looking to pass the guard.
Solomon looking for a sweep. Not yet Solomon, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zekariays Solomon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Solomon. Those never looked like landing.
Titus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Titus blocks a jab.
Titus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Solomon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Solomon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Titus scores with a hook.
Solomon lands a nice looking body shot.
Solomon scores with a nice head shot.
Titus misses with a straight left.
Titus scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Solomon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Titus's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Titus wants to control but Solomon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Titus is positioning himself well to prevent Solomon advancing to mount.
Solomon winds up and cracks Titus with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Titus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Solomon.
Solomon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Solomon prevents Titus from improving his position.
Titus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Solomon with the ground and pound but Titus uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Solomon throwing strikes from guard but Titus blocks nicely.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Titus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solomon throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Solomon postures up in Titus's guard and throws a big left but Titus blocks it.
Solomon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Solomon trying to control but Titus is working from the bottom.
Solomon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Titus can do to turn this around?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Titus holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Solomon with a nice head shot there.
Solomon with a nice head shot there.
Titus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Solomon.
Titus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Solomon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solomon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Titus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Solomon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solomon lands with an uppercut that bounces Titus off the cage and back into range.
Titus darts in looking for a takedown but Solomon gets double underhooks and turns Titus into the cage.
Titus shoots in for a double leg but Solomon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Solomon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Titus scores with a body shot. #TD#
Titus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Solomon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Solomon forces his way into half guard.
Solomon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Solomon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Titus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Solomon. #T4#
Solomon is trying to control. Titus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Titus gets full guard.
Solomon postures up.
Solomon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Titus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solomon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Solomon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zekariays Solomon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Solomon scores with a nice head shot.
Titus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Titus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Titus lands in his opponent's guard.
Titus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Solomon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Solomon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Titus defends well.
Titus landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus wants to control from the top but Solomon keeps moving. #T1#
Titus advances to half guard.
Solomon has hold of Titus's hands but Titus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Solomon working to try and regain half guard.
Zeke Titus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Solomon regains half guard.
Titus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Solomon tries to get to full guard but Titus has control of the leg.
Solomon is not content to let Titus control the position.#T3#
Solomon trying to control here.
Titus prevents Solomon from improving his position.
Titus is looking to advance position but Solomon won't allow it.
Titus working over Solomon with some ground and pound. Solomon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Titus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Titus trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zekariays Solomon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Titus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solomon moves away.
Solomon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solomon fails to land with a series of punches.
Solomon stuffs the takedown.
Solomon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Titus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Titus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Solomon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Titus to the ground. Solomon is now in Titus's guard.#SUB2#
Titus working for submissions but it's allowed Solomon to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solomon is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zekariays Solomon.
Well Solomon 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 149 Kersikov vs Abarai 2
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Grubbs throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Bakugo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grubbs's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Grubbs wants to stand but Bakugo is controlling the position.
Bakugo working some strikes from top position.
Bakugo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grubbs is keeping the position for now.
Bakugo prevents Grubbs from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grubbs is looking to stand back up but Bakugo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Grubbs. #SUB#
Grubbs is defending against the submission attempts here by Bakugo.
Bakugo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grubbs defending well though. #T1#
Bakugo is trying to control. Grubbs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grubbs wants to get back to his feet.
Bakugo is pressing down on Grubbs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grubbs is holding on for now. #SUB#
Bakugo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grubbs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grubbs wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Good shot there by Grubbs.
Grubbs looks to land a left hand but Bakugo moved out of range nicely.
Grubbs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grubbs swings widly with a right hand #TD#
so Bakugo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bakugo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bakugo stands up over Grubbs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bakugo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grubbs wants to stand up but Bakugo is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bakugo trying to control the position from guard on top but Grubbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grubbs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Grubbs wriggles free and stands up.
Grubbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grubbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grubbs leaves Bakugo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bakugo moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakugo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grubbs sprawls and moves away.
Bakugo slips under a jab.#T4#
Jab from Grubbs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grubbs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grubbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakugo attempts a counter takedown but Grubbs avoids it well and moves away.
Jab from Grubbs.#TD#
Bakugo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bakugo showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakugo controlling the action here. #SUB#
Bakugo is working for a submission of some sort.
Grubbs tries to kick Bakugo off but Bakugo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Grubbs will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Grubbs misses with a hook #TD#
so Bakugo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Grubbs keeping full guard, as Bakugo tries to pass.
Bakugo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Grubbs manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Grubbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bakugo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grubbs.
Grubbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakugo.
Bakugo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bakugo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by Grubbs.
A big left from Grubbs misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grubbs throws a jab when Bakugo was well out of range.
Grubbs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grubbs throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakugo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Grubbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grubbs.
Bakugo slips a straight right by Grubbs.
Grubbs misses the jab.
Bakugo attempts a counter takedown but Grubbs avoids it well and moves away.
Grubbs looks to throw the jab but Bakugo is out of range.
Bakugo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Edward Grubbs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakugo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grubbs.
Bakugo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grubbs. #TD#
Bakugo drives through with a takedown into Grubbs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bakugo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grubbs keeping moving, preventing Bakugo from controlling successfully.
Bakugo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Bakugo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bakugo wants to control from the top but Grubbs keeps moving.
Bakugo throws a big elbow that misses.
Grubbs wants to stand up but Bakugo is controlling him.
Bakugo controlling from the top position.
Grubbs keeping moving, preventing Bakugo from controlling successfully.
Bakugo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grubbs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Bakugo stops Grubbs from standing up.
Bakugo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bakugo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grubbs misses with a straight left.
Bakugo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grubbs sprawls and moves away.
Grubbs lands with a shot to the body.
Grubbs throws a hook but Bakugo blocks it.
Bakugo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grubbs as he jumps to the side.
Edward Grubbs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grubbs misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Bakugo counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Grubbs scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bakugo moves out of range as Grubbs strikes.
Grubbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Bakugo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grubbs scores with a jab. Bakugo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grubbs throws a hook to the side of Bakugo's head but Bakugo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Bakugo shoots in and bounces Grubbs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Grubbs is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bakugo struggles to land a body shot inside as Grubbs controls his hands.
Bakugo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grubbs's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grubbs blocks a body shot from Bakugo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Grubbs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Bakugo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakugo attempts a counter takedown but Grubbs avoids it well and moves away.
Grubbs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakugo feinted with a counter takedown.
Grubbs misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Bakugo counters with a shoot takedown. Grubbs fights it but they end up in guard.
Bakugo looking to pass the guard.
Bakugo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grubbs's head.
Bakugo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Bakugo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grubbs dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bakugo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grubbs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grubbs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grubbs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bakugo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grubbs has managed to get both his arms back between Bakugo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bakugo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Bakugo has an active guard here but Grubbs has managed to pass into half guard.
Grubbs tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bakugo controls his leg. #SUB#
Bakugo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grubbs wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Bakugo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bakugo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Bakugo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Grubbs passes into side control!#SU2#
Grubbs decides to stand back up.
Bakugo misses with a wild body shot.
Bakugo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grubbs.
Bakugo attempts a counter takedown but Grubbs avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Grubbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grubbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edward Grubbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakugo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grubbs.
Bakugo tries to counter with a takedown but Grubbs is quick to defend against it.
Grubbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grubbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakugo.
Bakugo tries to counter with a takedown but Grubbs is quick to defend against it.
Grubbs avoids the body shot from Bakugo. #T3#
A jab from Grubbs misses.
Grubbs throws the left hand but Bakugo avoids the punch easily.
Bakugo blocks a jab.
Bakugo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grubbs sprawls and moves away.
Grubbs looks to land a right hand but Bakugo moved out of range.
Grubbs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Edward Grubbs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grubbs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bakugo moves out of range as Grubbs strikes.
Bakugo tries to counter with a takedown but Grubbs is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Bakugo.
Grubbs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grubbs throws out a loose jab but Bakugo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grubbs throws an overhand right that lands on Bakugo's shoulder, as Bakugo tries to avoid the shot.
Katsuki Bakugo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bakugo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grubbs.
Bakugo attempts a counter takedown but Grubbs avoids it well and moves away.
Grubbs throws a jab when Bakugo was well out of range.
Grubbs throws a looping overhand right but Bakugo ducks down to avoid it.
Bakugo dives in for a single leg takedown but Grubbs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Grubbs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bakugo tries to work over Grubbs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bakugo tries to work over Grubbs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bakugo swings wildly with an uppercut but Grubbs uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grubbs blocks a body shot from Bakugo. #BC2#
Grubbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grubbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Grubbs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grubbs 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: OFK 238 -
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Bizihwaeile tries to move into range but Wanker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wanker throws a head kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rage Training in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Wanker.
Wanker lands with an uppercut that bounces Bizihwaeile off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Bizihwaeile clinches.
Wanker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bizihwaeile is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Wanker controls his hands.
Wanker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wanker tries to break free but Bizihwaeile pushes him back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wanker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wanker goes for a takedown attempt but Bizihwaeile pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Bizihwaeile takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Bizihwaeile clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaeile as the two fighters clinch.
Wanker is trying to break free.
Bizihwaeile is pressed up against the cage. Wanker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bizihwaeile down to the mat. Bizihwaeile avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Bizihwaeile gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Bizihwaeile lands a shoulder strike.
Wanker is trying to break the clinch but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Wanker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wanker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Wanker blocks it.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Wanker controls the action.
Wanker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bizihwaeile pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Wanker controls the action. #TD2#
Wanker lands a takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wanker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bizihwaeile wants to stand but Wanker is controlling the position.
Wanker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizihwaeile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wanker forces his way into half guard.
Bizihwaeile pushes Wanker off looking to stand but Wanker dives back in and keeps control.
Wanker works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wanker trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Bizihwaeile tries to buck Wanker off but Wanker takes his back!
Bizihwaeile staying busy and making it hard for Wanker to control.
Wanker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bizihwaeile haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
What can Bizihwaeile do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bizihwaeile covers up after that shot from Wanker.
Wanker trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bizihwaeile doesn't escape.
The referee is taking a good look at Bizihwaeile as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Wanker!
Bizihwaeile is trying to get back to his feet but Wanker has full control of the position and if anything, Bizihwaeile has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wanker controls the action.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet.
Wanker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3##SUB2#
Bizihwaeile defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet.
What can Bizihwaeile do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Let's hope that Wanker 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.
Wanker is looking to control Bizihwaeile but Bizihwaeile is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
Wanker controls the position.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand back up.
Wanker gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanker wants to control but Bizihwaeile is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Bizihwaeile defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orla Wanker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Wanker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wanker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Wanker. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and clinches.
Wanker wants a takedown.
Bizihwaeile gets underhooks to prevent Wanker's takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile has Wanker pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile looking to slow down the pace here.
Bizihwaeile gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wanker.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Bizihwaeile stops a takedown attempt from Wanker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Wanker.
Bizihwaeile prevents the takedown attempt.
Wanker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Wanker tries for a takedown but Bizihwaeile manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile has Wanker pushed against the cage.
Wanker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wanker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bizihwaeile is defending well.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Wanker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wankers head.
Bizihwaeile lands with a light punch inside.
Bizihwaeile is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wanker can't get the takedown.
Wanker tries to break free but Bizihwaeile pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Wanker is breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Wanker controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile.
Wanker tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Wanker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Bizihwaeile forces Wanker back against the cage and clinches.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wanker wants to take the fight to the mat but Bizihwaeile manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wanker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bizihwaeile is keeping busy.#T2#
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wanker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bizihwaeile avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wanker or not.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Wanker's ribcage. Wanker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Bizihwaeile.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaeile as the two fighters clinch.
Bizihwaeile is working Wanker over against the cage.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Wanker's ribcage. Wanker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wanker takes a shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Wanker's ribcage. Wanker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bizihwaeile taking a breather.#T3#
Bizihwaeile stalls.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wanker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bizihwaeile pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wanker's efforts to push away.
Wanker tries to score a body lock takedown but Bizihwaeile shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bizihwaeile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wanker up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile - that landed with a thud.
Wanker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bizihwaeile fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Bizihwaeile instigates a clinch.
Bizihwaeile gets underhooks to prevent Wanker's takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Wanker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Bizihwaeile. #T4#
Wanker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bizihwaeile is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wanker backwards.
Bizihwaeile controlling the action here for a moment.
Bizihwaeile has Wanker pushed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wanker or not.
Bizihwaeile dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bizihwaeile.
A right handed body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Wanker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wanker up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wanker's elbow.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook that snaps the head of Wanker backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wanker throws a head kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wanker.
Wanker misses with a hook. Bizihwaeile ducked under it nicely.
Wanker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wanker fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bizihwaeile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Wanker moves out of range. #CL#
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and clinches.
Bizihwaeile just leaning against Wanker, taking a breather.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Wanker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wanker can't get the takedown.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Wanker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizihwaeile.
Wanker prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Wanker avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Wanker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wanker blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Wanker prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
A left hand lands to the body for Bizihwaeile. #T1#
Bizihwaeile prevents the takedown attempt.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile works on Wanker's body with a couple of short punches.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Wanker's ribcage. Wanker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile stalling in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wanker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bizihwaeile.
Wanker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bizihwaeile slowing the pace effectively.
Wanker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wanker is trying to drag Bizihwaeile to the mat but Bizihwaeile just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Wanker blocks it.
Wanker can't get the takedown. #T2#
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wanker's elbow.
Bizihwaeile leaning against his opponent.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile is working Wanker over against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Wanker blocks it.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot.
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wanker's efforts to push away.
Bizihwaeile lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Wanker controls the action.
Bizihwaeile is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Bizihwaeile.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile - that landed with a thud.
Bizihwaeile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bizihwaeile is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Wanker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wanker prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wanker's elbow.
Wanker takes a shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Wanker's ribcage. Wanker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wanker's elbow. #TD2#
Wanker has Bizihwaeile pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wanker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bizihwaeile tumbling to the mat - Wanker dives into Bizihwaeile's guard.
Wanker won't allow Bizihwaeile to get back to his feet.
Wanker looking to pass the guard.
Orla Wanker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wanker won't allow Bizihwaeile to get back to his feet. #T4#
Wanker passes into half guard.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet.
Wanker trying to mount his opponent but Bizihwaeile defends it.
Wanker wants to control but Bizihwaeile is keeping him busy.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet.
Wanker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bizihwaeile does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bizihwaeile connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Wanker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bizihwaeile 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2022

#R1#
Uchiha throws a low kick but Fullbuster avoids it.
Fullbuster throws an overhand right that lands on Uchiha's shoulder, as Uchiha tries to avoid the shot.
Uchiha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fullbuster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fullbuster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fullbuster misses with an uppercut. Uchiha saw that one coming.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uchiha works Fullbuster's body with a nice hook.
Fullbuster scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fullbuster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uchiha digs a good hook to Fullbuster's body.
Uchiha slips a jab from Fullbuster.
Uchiha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fullbuster.
Good shot there by Uchiha.
Uchiha lands with a hook. Fullbuster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uchiha lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fullbuster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uchiha misses with a leg kick.
Fullbuster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uchiha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Uchiha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uchiha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fullbuster scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Uchiha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fullbuster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uchiha.
Fullbuster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fullbuster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fullbuster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Uchiha as he connects with a hook.
Uchiha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fullbuster rather than just go for the knockout.
Fullbuster misses with a hook. Uchiha ducked under it nicely.
Uchiha moves away from the strike by Fullbuster.
Uchiha with the counter takedown but Fullbuster avoids it easily.
Fullbuster misses with a looping right.
Uchiha connects with a body shot that sends Fullbuster's belly button to the back.
Fullbuster looks to land a left hand but Uchiha moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Uchiha finds it's way through Fullbuster's defenses.
Uchiha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gray Fullbuster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uchiha lands with a straight right. Fullbuster didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uchiha lands with a shot to the body.
Fullbuster throws a jab when Uchiha was well out of range.
Uchiha takes a swing at Fullbuster's ribcage but misses.
Fullbuster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Nice cross by Uchiha.
Fullbuster loads up on a big right hand but Uchiha slips the punch.
Fullbuster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uchiha stuns Fullbuster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fullbuster misses with an uppercut. Uchiha saw that one coming.
Fullbuster missing with a left hand there. Uchiha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uchiha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Uchiha connects with a body shot that sends Fullbuster's belly button to the back.
Uchiha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fullbuster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fullbuster connects with a nice looking jab.
Uchiha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fullbuster throws a looping overhand right but Uchiha ducks down to avoid it.
Uchiha lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Fullbuster.
Uchiha shoots and misses
and Fullbuster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fullbuster misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Uchiha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Uchiha.
Uchiha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Uchiha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fullbuster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uchiha on the ground.#T3#
Fullbuster has momentary wrist control but Uchiha slips an elbow through the middle.
Uchiha's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uchiha cracks Fullbuster with a solid left hand.
Uchiha pushes down on Fullbuster's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fullbuster trying to control but Uchiha postures up.
Uchiha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Uchiha working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Uchiha slips a nice elbow through Fullbuster's hands, connecting with Fullbuster's forehead.
Uchiha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uchiha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Uchiha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Uchiha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Uchiha lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Uchiha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Uchiha working Fullbuster over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Uchiha maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fullbuster could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Uchiha has cracked it and Fullbuster is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Uchiha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sauske Uchiha!
Sauske Uchiha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 193
Date: Oct 12, 2022

#R1#
Ferreira-Alves misses with a hook to the body
and Tulikoura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big left from Tulikoura misses.
Tulikoura scores with a body shot.
Ferreira-Alves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tulikoura. That's going to slow Ferreira-Alves down.
Tulikoura misses the shot to the body.
And Ferreira-Alves tries to counter it with a takedown but Tulikoura pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tulikoura throws a solid leg kick but Ferreira-Alves takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tulikoura.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range easily.
Ferreira-Alves needs to keep his hands up - Tulikoura had a free shot at his head there.
Tulikoura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tulikoura connects with a solid leg kick.
Tulikoura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves digs a good hook to Tulikoura's body.
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!
Tulikoura misses with a low kick as Ferreira-Alves jumps back.
Ferreira-Alves just misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferreira-Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ferreira-Alves ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
Ferreira-Alves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tulikoura rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
Tulikoura works Ferreira-Alves's body with a nice hook.
Tulikoura is looking to chop away at Ferreira-Alves's legs.
Tulikoura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tulikoura slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferreira-Alves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferreira-Alves wants to land a leg kick but Tulikoura is out of range.
Ferreira-Alves tests Tulikoura's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Tulikoura gets caught napping as Ferreira-Alves dives in and scores a takedown. Tulikoura manages to retain guard.
Ferreira-Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tulikoura is keeping the position for now.
Ferreira-Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira-Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Tulikoura.
Ferreira-Alves postures up. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves with a nice head shot there.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and lands a big shot to Tulikoura's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira-Alves throws a strike but Tulikoura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tulikoura wants to stand and escape but instead Ferreira-Alves has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Ferreira-Alves works over Tulikoura with some ground and pound from guard.
Ferreira-Alves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tulikoura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves content to stall in guard here.
Ferreira-Alves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ferreira-Alves works over Tulikoura with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Ferreira-Alves throws a big elbow that misses.
Ferreira-Alves stands up over Tulikoura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ferreira-Alves looking to sit in guard and control but Tulikoura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tulikoura trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira-Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tulikoura is fighting to break Ferreira-Alves's control of his arms but Ferreira-Alves is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ferreira-Alves wants to sweep here but Tulikoura controlling him for the moment.
Ferreira-Alves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Ferreira-Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferreira-Alves, not yet.
Ferreira-Alves keeping moving, preventing Tulikoura from controlling successfully.
Tulikoura controlling from the top position.
Tulikoura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johannes Tulikoura will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ferreira-Alves ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
Tulikoura lands with a right hand.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick as Ferreira-Alves jumps back.
Tulikoura connects with a body shot that sends Ferreira-Alves's belly button to the back.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
Tulikoura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tulikoura connects with a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ferreira-Alves changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira-Alves.
Tulikoura throws a body punch but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira-Alves. Tulikoura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot.
Tulikoura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tulikoura was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Tulikoura thows a body kick. Ferreira-Alves tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tulikoura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tulikoura misses the jab.#T1#
Ferreira-Alves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ferreira-Alves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ferreira-Alves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tulikoura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferreira-Alves. That did some damage!
Tulikoura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tulikoura throws a looping overhand right but Ferreira-Alves ducks down to avoid it.
Tulikoura looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferreira-Alves is just out of range.
Ferreira-Alves throws a looping overhand right but Tulikoura ducks down to avoid it.
Tulikoura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira-Alves.
Tulikoura slips under a jab.
Tulikoura thuds a left hand into Ferreira-Alves's body.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot.
Ferreira-Alves tries to move into range but Tulikoura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tulikoura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves checks a leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Tulikoura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johannes Tulikoura is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira-Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tulikoura avoids the body shot from Ferreira-Alves. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook but Tulikoura blocks it.#TD2#
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tulikoura defending well though.
Ferreira-Alves slips a nice elbow through Tulikoura's hands, connecting with Tulikoura's forehead.
Tulikoura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tulikoura.
Tulikoura wants to sweep here but Ferreira-Alves controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferreira-Alves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferreira-Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Tulikoura.
Ferreira-Alves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tulikoura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferreira-Alves manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tulikoura trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira-Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tulikoura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ferreira-Alves's guard.
Ferreira-Alves has a hand on Tulikoura's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tulikoura takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ferreira-Alves wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T4#
Ferreira-Alves wants to control his opponent's hands but Tulikoura gets his hands free.
Ferreira-Alves tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ferreira-Alves is trying desperately to improve position.
Tulikoura wants to take his opponent's back but Ferreira-Alves doesn't allow it.
Ferreira-Alves working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Tulikoura dominated that second round.
That's time! 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##TD2#
Ferreira-Alves gets a double leg takedown into Tulikoura's guard.
Ferreira-Alves postures up and lands a big shot to Tulikoura's brow.
Ferreira-Alves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ferreira-Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Tulikoura.
Ferreira-Alves working some strikes from top position.
Ferreira-Alves scoring with some ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves is in close to Tulikoura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tulikoura trying to keep a closed guard but Ferreira-Alves is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferreira-Alves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ferreira-Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Ferreira-Alves throwing strikes from guard but Tulikoura blocks nicely.
Ferreira-Alves passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tulikoura is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tulikoura manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferreira-Alves's best efforts.
Ferreira-Alves thows a huge punch but Tulikoura dodges it nicely.
Tulikoura is trying is best to control the position here.
Ferreira-Alves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tulikoura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferreira-Alves.
Tulikoura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ferreira-Alves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tulikoura's head. #T2#
Ferreira-Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferreira-Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tulikoura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tulikoura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tulikoura tries to get to full guard but Ferreira-Alves has control of the leg.
Tulikoura is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Ferreira-Alves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tulikoura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ferreira-Alves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tulikoura defending well though.
Tulikoura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferreira-Alves.
Johannes Tulikoura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ferreira-Alves lands a nice short elbow.
Ferreira-Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tulikoura keeps working. #SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tulikoura is trying to get back to full guard.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tulikoura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tulikoura is looking to improve his position.
Ferreira-Alves looks to land a strike but Tulikoura avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ferreira-Alves throws an elbow that misses. Tulikoura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ferreira-Alves's guard. Nice move by Tulikoura!#REVR#
Ferreira-Alves is looking to sweep but instead, Tulikoura has passed into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferreira-Alves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tulikoura trying to control but Ferreira-Alves is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Ferreira-Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tulikoura 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Tulikoura!
A less than humble Johannes Tulikoura 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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