Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1062 Seran vs Bleak II
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Seran moves out of range as Bleak strikes.
Seran with a nice calf kick.
Seran moves out of range as Bleak strikes.
Bleak lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Bleak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bleak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Seran defends it well.
Bleak misses the jab.
Bleak misses with a right hand
and Seran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Bleak misses with an uppercut.
Seran looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Seran defending well as Bleak loads up on a big left hand.
Seran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Seran bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bleak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Seran's best efforts.
Bleak tries to get to full guard but Seran has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back.
Bleak won't allow Seran to pass to mount.
Bleak felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Bleak moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Bleak is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Seran has his hands clasped together but Bleak extends and breaks Seran's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bleak.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Darsin Bleak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1052 Danger vs Williams II
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
No luck for Bleak with that takedown attempt.
Bleak defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi with a hook.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bleak manages to avoid it.
Bleak shoots in looking for a takedown but Takahashi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bleak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bleak throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi tests Bleak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut
and Bleak counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Ryoto Takahashi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Takahashi. That snapped Bleak's head back.
Bleak throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Takahashi looks to land a combination. Bleak sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Takahashi gets a clinch. #T1#
Bleak tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Bleak lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Bleak.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi lands a nice uppercut.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bleak digs a right hand underneath Takahashi's ribcage. Takahashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bleak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takahashi prevents it.
Ryoto Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darsin Bleak.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Bleak blocks it.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bleak lands with a light punch inside.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bleak working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahashi.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Bleak controls the action.
Bleak blocking some punches.
Takahashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Takahashi. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Bleak tightens his grip and picks Takahashi up, before dumping him to the ground. Takahashi manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Takahashi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bleak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takahashi has his hands on Bleak's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Takahashi is looking for a triangle but Bleak pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Bleak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bleak trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3##SUB#
Takahashi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bleak passes into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bleak working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bleak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takahashi keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Takahashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bleak lands a few punches from side control.
Bleak landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but Takahashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takahashi wants to control but Bleak postures up.#T4#
Check out the look on Bleak's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Takahashi wants to control but Bleak postures up.#SUB2#
Bleak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takahashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi struggling a bit here.
Bleak trying to control the position but Takahashi is working away.
Takahashi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Takahashi.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takahashi!
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Ryoto Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Takahashi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takahashi wants it to stay on the feet.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takahashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bleak in his tracks.
Takahashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi throws a low kick but Bleak avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Bleak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bleak throws an off balance right hand
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bleak looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Takahashi!
Takahashi is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T1#
Takahashi wants to control but Bleak postures up.
Bleak trying to control the action but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bleak connects with a decent elbow.
Bleak looks up at the clock and then as Takahashi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bleak smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bleak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bleak cracks Takahashi with a big elbow.
Bleak scoring with punches from side control.
Takahashi is trying to control Bleak's posture but Bleak avoids it.
Bleak cracks Takahashi with a big elbow.
Takahashi taking a bit of punishment here - Bleak scoring with strikes. #T2##SUB2#
Bleak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bleak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Takahashi is trying to control Bleak's posture but Bleak avoids it. #SUB2#
Bleak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Takahashi taking a bit of punishment here - Bleak scoring with strikes.
Bleak landing a few strikes.
Bleak cracks Takahashi with a big right hand but Takahashi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bleak cracks Takahashi with a big elbow.
Takahashi struggling a bit here.#T3#
Bleak scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Bleak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bleak lands a nice forearm strike.
Takahashi can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Bleak is trying to get an arm triangle but Takahashi is defending well. #SUB2#
Bleak tries for a kimura but Takahashi is defending well. #T4#
Takahashi wants to control but Bleak postures up.
Takahashi is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Takahashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Bleak's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bleak working away.
Takahashi tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Takahashi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Takahashi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bleak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Takahashi scores with the left hand. Bleak knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Takahashi.
Takahashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Takahashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Takahashi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bleak lands a couple of digs.
Takahashi is trying to control the position but Bleak postures up.
Bleak slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi trying to control here. #T1#
Bleak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takahashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back.
Takahashi is looking to get back to full guard here but Bleak has managed to pass to side control instead.
Takahashi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Takahashi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Bleak's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Takahashi is trying to control Bleak's posture but Bleak avoids it.
Bleak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takahashi keeps working. #T2#
Bleak connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Takahashi some visible discomfort.
Darsin Bleak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takahashi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bleak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bleak lands an elbow.
Bleak lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Takahashi down.
Takahashi taking a bit of punishment here - Bleak scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Bleak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takahashi struggling a bit here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Bleak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bleak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Bleak lands an elbow.
Takahashi is trying to control Bleak's posture but Bleak avoids it.
Bleak in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Bleak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Takahashi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takahashi tries to improve position but can't.
Bleak is chipping away with strikes. #T4#
Takahashi is trying to get back to half guard.
Bleak scoring with punches from side control.
Takahashi is looking to regain half guard here but Bleak keeps moving and retains side control.
Bleak landing strikes.
Bleak connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Takahashi some visible discomfort. #CUT2#Ryoto Takahashi's cut is getting worse.
Bleak trying to control the action but Takahashi is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darsin Bleak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bleak 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darsin Bleak!
Our winner, Darsin Bleak, 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: SYN 1049 Prometheus vs Sampson
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Bleak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bleak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bleak wants it to stay on the feet.
Blyad scores with a jab.
Blyad misses with a low kick.
Bleak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blyad. Blyad obviously looking to wear him down.
Bleak 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.
Bleak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blyad walks into a straight right hand from Bleak.
Blyad takes one on the button.#TD#
Bleak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Blyad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Blyad looking for submissions off his back.
Blyad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bleak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB2#
Blyad looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bleak pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bleak tries to control but Blyad wriggling away.
Bleak lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
Bleak looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
BOOM! Bleak connects with a massive shot to the dome! #SUB#
Bleak is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blyad has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blyad!
Blyad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bleak is keeping the position for now.
Blyad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB2#
Blyad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bleak is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bleak has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Blyad working for submissions but it's allowed Bleak to get to half 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!
Bleak is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bleak working Blyad over with strikes here.
Blyad is in a horrible position here. Bleak smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bleak in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've been hearing that Bleak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bleak lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blyad is desperately trying to improve his position but Bleak has a good base and remains in mount.
Bleak with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Blyad is rocked!
Bleak landing strikes from the mount and Blyad is in trouble!
Blyad is still in real trouble! Can Bleak finish him?
Bleak postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Blyad bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Bleak and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darsin Bleak!
Our winner, Darsin Bleak, 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 260 Kwong vs Dreth
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Bleak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bleak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bleak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bleak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bleak throws a poor cross that misses
and Roy counters with a nice body kick.
Bleak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roy ducks under a wild hook from Bleak.
Roy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy slips a jab from Bleak.
Bleak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roy's head backwards.#T1#
Bleak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bleak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roy counters with a nice body shot.
Roy walks into a stiff left hand from Bleak.
Roy's corner calls for a 1-2. Roy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Darsin Bleak has been cut.
Bleak throws a good cross that connects.
Bleak tries for a takedown but Roy circles away easily
and Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Bleak misses with a straight left.
Bleak misses with a hook
and Bleak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Bleak is rocked!
Bleak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Bleak.
Bleak misses with a right hand
and Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Bleak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Bleak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bleak seems to have got his legs back now.
Roy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bleak moves away.#T3#
Bleak misses with a hook.
Roy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bleak misses with a takedown attempt - Roy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bleak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roy is fending him off so far but Bleak persists. Nope, Roy circles away and we're back to standing.
Bleak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bleak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bleak throws a lazy uppercut
and Roy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rob Roy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bleak.
Roy throws out a counter right but Bleak avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Bleak misses with a hook
and Roy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bleak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darsin Bleak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bleak closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roy to the mat! Roy manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bleak throws an elbow that misses. Roy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bleak's guard. Nice move by Roy!#REVB#
Roy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bleak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bleak is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Roy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darsin Bleak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Roy slips a straight right by Bleak.
Roy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bleak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roy.
Bleak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bleak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bleak misses with a left hand
and Roy counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak with a poor takedown
and Roy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rob Roy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bleak.
Bleak misses with an uppercut
and Roy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Bleak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Roy counters with a nice right hand that sends Bleak toppling to the canvas! Bleak scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Roy finish him?!
Bleak misses with a takedown attempt
and Roy counters with a big left hand that crumples Bleak! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Roy!
Rob Roy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 250 Kwong vs Roll
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Bleak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Bleak attempts a counter takedown but Jack avoids it well and moves away.
Jack scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bleak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jack.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Bleak is just out of range.
Bleak has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jack.
Jack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jack pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bleak back to the cage. Jack follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jack throws a chopping leg kick but Bleak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jack moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mustang Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack throws a lazy right hand but Bleak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Bleak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jack cracks Bleak with an open hand slap.#T1#
Bleak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jack finds it's way round the side to connect with Bleak's head.
Jack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bleak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jack lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bleak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack throws out the jab.
Bleak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bleak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Bleak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Bleak.
Jack cracks Bleak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jack lands with a nice combination. Bleak backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jack thuds his right hand into Bleak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jack scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
A nice leg kick from Jack, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bleak moves out of range as Jack strikes.
Bleak is looking to counter punch.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Bleak throwing a counter right hand but Jack manages to avoid it.
Jack with the inside leg kick.
Jack takes a swing at Bleak's ribcage but misses.
Jack connects with a leg kick.
Jack lands with a kick to the temple. Bleak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Bleak ducks down to avoid it.
Jack feints and then cracks Bleak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bleak down.
Jack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bleak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bleak takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bleak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jack can pounce on him. #T3#
Jack misses with a hook.
Bleak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jack swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Bleak counters with a single leg into guard. Jack didn't expect that.
Bleak throws an elbow that misses. Jack uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bleak's guard. Nice move by Jack!#REVB#
Bleak is trying to control the position but Jack postures up. #SUB#
Bleak has his foot on Jack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jack works his way back into a safe position though.
Bleak wants to hit a sweep here but Jack passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bleak there!
Bleak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.
Bleak 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.#T4#
Bleak wants to hold on but Jack pushes him away.
Bleak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustang Jack dominated that round.
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#
Jack lands a leg kick that knocks Bleak off balance momentarily.
Jack misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Bleak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jack misses with a wild combination.
Jack misses with an uppercut
and Bleak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bleak takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jack looks to land a combination but Bleak avoids it well.
Bleak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jack lands a glancing blow to the side of Bleak's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack scores with a sloppy right hand. Bleak should have avoided that one.
Jack throws a series of punches but Bleak moves out of range.
Bleak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jack sprawls and moves away.
Jack throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak wants to pass to mount but Jack is defending the position. #T1#
Bleak is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jack reverses the position - he's now on top in Bleak's guard. #SUB#
Bleak working for a triangle but Jack defends it easily. #SUB#
Bleak working for a triangle but Jack defends it easily. #SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jack passes into half guard. #T2#
Bleak tries to get to full guard but Jack has control of the leg.
Jack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bleak trying to control here.
Bleak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bleak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bleak moves into full guard. #SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jack's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jack is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jack not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bleak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Bleak has his foot on Jack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jack works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bleak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bleak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jack is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mustang Jack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jack swinging wildly here.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Bleak ducks down to avoid it.
Jack lands a really nice looking cross but Bleak seems unphased.
Jack throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Bleak to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jack lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jack swings widly with a right hand
and Bleak counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack throws a hook but Bleak blocks it.
Bleak avoids the head kick by Jack.
Bleak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Bleak avoids the head kick by Jack.
Bleak moves out of range as Jack throws a body kick.
Bleak ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Bleak ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Bleak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bleak blocks the body kick.
Jack misses with a right hand
and Bleak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bleak misses the target.
Nice body kick there by Jack.
Jack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bleak is looking to counter punch.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Bleak is looking to counter punch.
Jack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Darsin Bleak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jack cracks Bleak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bleak will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jack lands a body shot.
Jack throws a leg kick
and Bleak counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack jabs Bleak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bleak.
Jack swings widly with a right hand
and Bleak counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Jack misses its intended target.
Jack throws a hook but Bleak blocks it.
Bleak checks a leg kick.
Jack misses with a body shot.
Bleak feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
A big right from Jack misses.
Sloppy strikes from Jack. Those never looked like landing.
Bleak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Bleak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jack misses with a hook. Bleak ducked under it nicely.
Jack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bleak counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mustang Jack has been cut.
Jack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Jack misses.
Bleak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jack misses with an uppercut. Bleak saw that one coming.
Jack throws a poor cross that misses
and Bleak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bleak on the side of the head. #T4#
Bleak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bleak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Jack misses the target.
Bleak avoids the body shot from Jack.
An attempted straight right counter from Bleak misses the target.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Bleak moved out of range nicely.
Jack pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bleak back to the cage. Jack follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack lands with a hook. Bleak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mustang Jack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jack delivers a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Jack.
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looks like Bleak has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jack cracks Bleak with a right hand to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mustang Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jack 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustang Jack!
A very excited looking Mustang Jack 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.
Darsin Bleak was interviewed post fight and said 'Good luck in the future, Panic. I'm ending my life tonight.'.

Event: DMMA 243 Bleak vs Roll
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Bleak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Roll throws a hook but Bleak blocks it.
Bleak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roll swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Bleak to counter with a crisp jab.
Roll misses with a double jab.
A jab from Roll does it's job there.
Roll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bleak is looking to counter punch.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roll scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bleak.
Bleak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roll misses with a left hand
enabling Bleak to counter with a crisp jab.
Bleak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roll.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roll.
A low kick from Roll is predictable there #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak landing some decent shots from guard.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Roll has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Roll looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bleak 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.#T1##SUB2#
Bleak throws a sloppy strike and Roll has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bleak is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Roll!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rokken Roll!
After winning the bout, Rokken Roll thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Darsin Bleak had this to say: 'Good luck in the future, Panic. I'm ending my life tonight.'.

Event: SYN 1015 Todd vs Exotic IV
Date: Sep 07, 2023

#R1#
Panic misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Bleak counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Panic!
Bleak working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak landing strikes.
Bleak lands a few punches from side control.
Panic is trying to get back to half guard.
Bleak wants to control but Panic is keeping him busy.
Panic struggling a bit here.
Bleak trying to control the position but Panic is working away.
Panic dodges the ground and pound from Bleak.#T1#
Bleak scoring with punches from side control.
Bleak lands a nice forearm strike.
Panic is looking for a sweep.
Bleak working the ground and pound.
Bleak laying and praying for a moment but Panic takes advantage and regains half guard.
Panic tries to roll over but Bleak keeps him under control.
Bleak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bleak slows the pace down in half guard.
Panic wants to control but Bleak is keeping busy. #T2#
Bleak trying to control from Panic's half guard. Panic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bleak trying to control the position from guard on top but Panic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bleak is really struggling to control Panic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Panic can't keep his opponent in guard - Bleak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bleak 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.
Panic moves into full guard.
Bleak postures up in Panic's guard and throws a big left but Panic blocks it. #T3#
Bleak is looking to pass into half guard but Panic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Panic is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bleak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Panic defends it easily.#SUB#
Bleak working for submissions but it's allowed Panic to get to half guard.
Panic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back.
Bleak trying to get back to full guard but Panic takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T4#
Panic trying to control but Bleak is having none of it.
Bleak working to try and regain half guard.
Panic looking to control but Bleak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bleak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panic controlling the position easily from mount.
Bleak is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that round.
That's time! Bleak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Panic lands with a good body shot.
Panic throws an off balance right hand
and Bleak counters with a nice uppercut.
Bleak blocks a head kick by Panic.
An attempted straight right counter from Bleak misses the target.
Bleak defending well as Panic loads up on a big left hand.
Panic throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bleak counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Panic closes the distance and clinches.
Bleak misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak wants to take the fight to the mat but Panic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bleak has Panic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Panic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bleak has Panic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Panic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bleak can't find room to land a body shot as Panic controls the action.
Panic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bleak backwards.
Panic misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Bleak swings wildly with an uppercut but Panic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bleak wants a takedown.
Panic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panic tries a body shot but Bleak blocks it.
Panic misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panic.
Panic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bleak.
Panic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Panic.
Panic misses with the head strike.
Panic throws a punch but it's blocked by Bleak.
Bleak working aggressively here.
Panic can't find room to land a body shot as Bleak controls the action.
Bleak has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Panic after a bit of a struggle.
Bleak lands with a light punch inside.
Bleak blocks a body shot from Panic.
Panic lands a shot to the body.
Panic is pressed up against the cage. Bleak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Panic down to the mat. Panic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Bleak gets tackled into the cage by Panic. Panic maintains the clinch. #T2#
A short left from Panic.
Bleak lands a shoulder strike.
Panic lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleak misses with some punches.
Panic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bleak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Panic to keep the fight standing.
Panic is leaning against Bleak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Panic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bleak misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panic.
Bleak blocks a body shot from Panic.
Bleak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Panic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Panic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bleak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panic can turn it around.
A left hand lands to the body for Panic.
Panic lands an uppercut.
Bleak fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Bleak tries to work over Panic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Bleak manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Panic trying to control but Bleak is working from the bottom.
Darsin Bleak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bleak keeping full guard, as Panic tries to pass. #SUB#
Bleak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Panic passes into half guard.
Bleak wants to get back to full guard.
Panic trying to control the pace. #T4#
Bleak is looking to improve his position.
Panic trying to control the pace.
Panic moves into full mount! Bleak won't be happy about that!
Bleak working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Satanic Panic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Panic swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Bleak counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Panic! #SUB#
Bleak tries for a kimura but Panic is defending well.
Bleak lands an elbow.
Panic is looking to regain half guard here but Bleak keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Bleak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Panic, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic is trying to control Bleak's posture but Bleak avoids it. #T1#
Bleak lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Panic down.
Bleak creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bleak working away.#SUB#
Bleak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Panic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bleak working the head and body with strikes.
Bleak lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Panic down.
Bleak tries to score with some ground and pound. Panic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Panic can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Panic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bleak.
Panic manages to get back to half guard.
Panic trying to control here.
Bleak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panic has hold of Bleak's hands but Bleak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Panic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bleak is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Panic is defending against the submission attempts here by Bleak.
Bleak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Bleak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Panic is looking for a sweep. Bleak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bleak wants to work for an arm triangle but Panic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bleak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panic can do to turn this around?
Bleak wants to pass to mount but Panic is defending the position.
Panic gets back to full guard.
Panic keeping full guard, as Bleak tries to pass.
Panic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Panic keeping full guard, as Bleak tries to pass.
Bleak chips away with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Bleak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Panic looking to control.
Bleak throws an elbow that misses. Panic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bleak's guard. Nice move by Panic!#REVB#
Panic preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Panic passes into side control.
Panic remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darsin Bleak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bleak 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darsin Bleak!
Post fight, an emotional Darsin Bleak said 'I don't know how I managed to beat this crazy son of a bitch again, but with this, I'm done. This was my last fight in the cage. Mainly, because I am sick of fighting this guy. He's a tough sob.'.

Event: SYN 1009 Troll vs Fin III
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Bleak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Graves pinned against the cage. Graves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good shot there by Bleak.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Bleak moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bleak.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Bleak dives in and scores a takedown into Graves's guard.#T1#
Bleak won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
Graves is working hard here to advance position.
Graves looking to control.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graves is trying to keep Bleak in close.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Graves is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bleak throws a sloppy strike and Graves has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bleak is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Graves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ernest Graves!
Ernest Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1000 Maluga vs Puno II
Date: Jul 04, 2023

#R1#
Bleak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Minaur but De Minaur pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Minaur throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Bleak.
Good leg kick by De Minaur.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Minaur.
Bleak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bleak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Minaur.
Bleak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bleak moves away from the strike by De Minaur.
Bleak misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for De Minaur.
De Minaur takes a swing at Bleak's ribcage but misses.
Bleak darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Rod De Minaur has been cut.
Bleak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Minaur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Minaur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bleak.
Bleak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Bleak as he connects with a hook.
De Minaur misses with an uppercut.
Bleak shoots in looking for a takedown. De Minaur tries to sprawl out of it but Bleak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Minaur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bleak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Bleak throws a looping overhand right but De Minaur ducks down to avoid it.
De Minaur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Minaur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bleak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bleak misses with a hook
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bleak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Minaur throws out the jab.
De Minaur throws a leg kick that misses.
De Minaur works the jab nicely.
Bleak dives in for a single leg takedown but De Minaur sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bleak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bleak is working for takedown but De Minaur is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Minaur prevents a body shot from Bleak.
Bleak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Minaur is defending well.
De Minaur prevents a body shot from Bleak. #T3#
Bleak fails to pull guard.
De Minaur presses Bleak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bleak tries to work over De Minaur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bleak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Minaur gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
De Minaur has a couple of punches blocked by Bleak.
Bleak wants a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as De Minaur takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bleak.
Bleak throws a head punch that misses.
Bleak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. De Minaur avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bleak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Minaur fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bleak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Minaur connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from De Minaur.
Bleak misses with a takedown attempt - De Minaur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Minaur tries a quick counter leg kick but Bleak is wise to it.#T4#
Bleak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Minaur moves out of range as Bleak strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur scores with a kick to the body.
De Minaur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bleak's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Minaur throws a hook but Bleak avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bleak misses the target.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown but De Minaur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Minaur only half commits to the counter leg kick.
De Minaur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Minaur is looking to slow Bleak down with leg kicks.
De Minaur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bleak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur'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#
Bleak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Minaur thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Minaur throws a hook to the side of Bleak's head but Bleak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bleak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Minaur.
Nice defenses there by Bleak.
A slow jab from De Minaur misses its intended target.
Bleak misses with a left hand
and De Minaur counters with a stiff right hand.
De Minaur misses with a hook
and Bleak counters with a stiff right hand.
De Minaur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bleak.
Bleak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bleak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Minaur connects with a body shot that sends Bleak's belly button to the back.
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bleak.
De Minaur connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
De Minaur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bleak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bleak shoots for a double leg takedown but De Minaur sprawls well. He's pushed Bleak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Minaur stuns Bleak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bleak avoids the body shot from De Minaur.
Bleak shoots for a double leg takedown but De Minaur sprawls well. He's pushed Bleak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Minaur throws the left hand but Bleak avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Bleak throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Minaur tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bleak is in De Minaur's guard.
Bleak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Minaur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bleak is one step ahead there.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Bleak trying to control the position from guard on top but De Minaur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Minaur trying to control the position here.
Bleak with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Minaur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bleak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Minaur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bleak wants to control from the top but De Minaur keeps moving.
Bleak throws a big right hand that misses.
De Minaur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Bleak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bleak looking to pass the guard.
De Minaur is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bleak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Minaur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Minaur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A good leg kick by De Minaur. #T4#
Bleak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Minaur counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bleak misses the shot to the body.
De Minaur lands a nice shot to the body.
De Minaur looks to land a left hand but Bleak moved out of range nicely.
Bleak misses with an uppercut
and Bleak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bleak takes one on the button.
De Minaur throws a lazy uppercut
and Bleak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Bleak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleak trying to mount his opponent but De Minaur defends it. #SUB#
Bleak seems to be looking for submissions.
Bleak tries to pass to full mount but De Minaur defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rod De Minaur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bleak connects with the punch.
De Minaur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Minaur lands a leg kick that knocks Bleak off balance momentarily.
Bleak with a nice cross.
De Minaur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bleak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Minaur lands with a hook. Bleak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bleak tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Minaur sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bleak somewhat.
De Minaur throws a body shot but no joy.
Bleak loads up on a big right hand but De Minaur slips the punch.#T1#
No luck for Bleak with that takedown attempt.
Bleak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bleak fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Minaur with the inside leg kick.
Bleak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Minaur moves away.
De Minaur throws a leg kick which misses Bleak's front leg but catches the back leg as Bleak tries to avoid it.
Bleak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bleak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Minaur sprawls well. De Minaur wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bleak gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Minaur! But no joy.
Darsin Bleak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rod De Minaur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
De Minaur lands a nice shot that snaps Bleak's head back.
De Minaur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bleak.
De Minaur lands a glancing blow to the side of Bleak's head.
Rod De Minaur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Minaur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bleak.
Bleak slips a jab from De Minaur.
De Minaur fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Minaur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bleak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Minaur fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
De Minaur works Bleak's body with a nice hook.
De Minaur connects with the punch.
De Minaur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bleak misses with a hook to the body
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bleak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Minaur. Bleak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bleak drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Minaur sprawls and moves away.
Rod De Minaur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Minaur fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Minaur swings for the body but Bleak moves out of range.
Bleak throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
Bleak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bleak has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Minaur lands with a right hand. #T4#
De Minaur thuds his right hand into Bleak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Minaur has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bleak looks to land a left hand but De Minaur moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from De Minaur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Minaur with a nice cross.
Bleak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Minaur manages to avoid it.
Bleak misses with a takedown attempt
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
De Minaur lands a lovely overhand right.
De Minaur scores with a nice right hand.
De Minaur digs a good body shot into Bleak's ribs.
De Minaur throws a jab but it's blocked by Bleak.
Bleak shoots in and drives through. De Minaur sprawls well.
De Minaur works Bleak's body with a nice hook.
A slow jab from Bleak misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rod De Minaur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Minaur 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod De Minaur!
Rod De Minaur took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Some fans where missing my KO's, well...'.

Event: SYN 992 Bleak vs Seran
Date: Jun 14, 2023

#R1#
Bleak throws a jab when Seran was well out of range.
Seran was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bleak misses with a shot to the body
letting Seran counter with a right hand.
Bleak throws a right hand that Seran ducks under and follows up with a left that Seran also avoids with ease.
Bleak swings for the body but Seran moves out of range.
Seran feints a counter leg kick.
Bleak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bleak throws a right hand that misses
and Seran counters with a nice uppercut.
Seran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bleak.
Darsin Bleak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bleak misses with a lunging right hand
and Seran counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bleak at a distance.
Seran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Bleak manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Seran on his heels. He'll look to pass Seran's guard now, I'm sure.
We've been hearing that Bleak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Seran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bleak defends it easily.#T1#
Bleak trying to control the position from guard on top but Seran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bleak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Seran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bleak defends well.#SUB2#
Seran is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bleak frees his head nicely. Oh but Seran has switched to an armbar! Bleak is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran is the new lightweight champion!
Olyn Seran seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 988 Olsen vs Hoost
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1#
Bleak throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves scores with a nice head shot.
Bleak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Bleak.
Graves blocks a jab.#TD2#
Bleak drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bleak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bleak trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bleak postures up.
Bleak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graves has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bleak has passed into side control.
Bleak throws a strike aimed at the side of Graves's head but Graves avoids it well.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but Graves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Graves manages to get back to half guard.
Bleak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bleak wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.
Graves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bleak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bleak passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Graves!
Graves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bleak working his ground and pound in the gym.
Graves is bucking up trying to escape but Bleak cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Graves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Graves is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB2#
Bleak has control of Graves's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Graves regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bleak with good strikes from the mount here!
Bleak lands a couple of good shots and Graves has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves tries to break free.
Bleak is landing with strikes. Graves can't take much more of this.
Bleak controlling well, preventing Graves from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Bleak is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Graves defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bleak gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Graves rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Bleak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bleak winds up and cracks Graves with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bleak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Graves is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ground and pound from Bleak.
Bleak trying to mount his opponent but Graves defends it.
Ground and pound from Bleak.
Graves manages to get to full guard.
Bleak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Graves's head.#T4#
Bleak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.
Bleak connects with a couple of short punches.
Graves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bleak's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bleak is looking for a triangle but Graves pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Bleak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graves defends well.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bleak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that round.
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#
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves swings for the body but Bleak moves out of range.
Bleak with the counter takedown but Graves avoids it easily.
Bleak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Bleak fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Graves to the ground. Bleak is now in Graves's guard.
Bleak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bleak wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Graves wants to sweep here but Bleak controlling him for the moment.
Bleak postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bleak stands up over Graves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bleak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Bleak looking to pass the guard.
Bleak wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Graves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bleak's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bleak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Bleak is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bleak looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Graves has picked Bleak up and slammed him! Bleak can't keep hold of the triangle and Graves manages to pass to side control!
Bleak manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Graves works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2##SUB#
Graves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bleak defends well.#SUB#
Bleak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bleak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves trying to keep a closed guard but Bleak is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bleak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bleak manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Graves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bleak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graves has managed to get both his arms back between Bleak's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Bleak wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Bleak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bleak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Graves stopping the sweep attempt from Bleak.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graves controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bleak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bleak has his foot on Graves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graves works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bleak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves passes Bleak's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3##TD2#
Bleak changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Graves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Graves defending against the ground and pound.
Graves avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bleak.
Graves taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bleak trying to control the position but Graves is working away.
Graves takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Graves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but Graves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Bleak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Graves has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Bleak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bleak is putting a hurting on Graves here, landing some big shots from side control.
Graves is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tōshi, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Graves is looking to regain half guard here but Bleak keeps moving and retains side control.
Graves on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bleak moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Bleak sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Graves is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Graves defending against the ground and pound.
Bleak lands a decent elbow from side control.
Darsin Bleak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bleak wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.
Bleak looks up at the clock and then as Graves takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bleak smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Bleak is trying to get an arm triangle but Graves is defending well.
Bleak scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#Graves is rocked!#T3#
Bleak looks up at the clock and then as Graves takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bleak smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Graves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Bleak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Graves is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bleak scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bleak trying to control the action but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves seems to have got his legs back now.
Graves is looking for a sweep.
Graves regains half guard.
Graves regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bleak trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Bleak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Graves's guard.
Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Graves has momentary wrist control but Bleak slips an elbow through the middle.
Bleak works over Graves with some ground and pound from guard.
Bleak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bleak won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
Graves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet.
Bleak pushing down on Graves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bleak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves is not content to let Bleak control the position.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Bleak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Graves wants to clinch up but Bleak keeps it at a distance.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bleak.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bleak moves away.
Darsin Bleak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bleak swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bleak avoids the body shot from Graves.
Bleak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bleak misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bleak. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves throws a body punch but Bleak moves out of range.
Bleak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Bleak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Graves on the side of the head. #TD2#
Bleak looking to score a takedown here. Graves is defending well but Bleak drives through and ends up in Graves's guard.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet. #SUB#
Graves has his foot on Bleak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bleak works his way back into a safe position though.
Bleak landing some decent shots from guard.
Bleak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bleak wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Bleak chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Graves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bleak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bleak chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Bleak throws a big right hand that misses.
Bleak postures up.
Bleak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bleak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Graves is looking for a triangle but Bleak pushes his legs off easily.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bleak is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Graves has his foot on Bleak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bleak works his way back into a safe position though.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bleak forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Bleak 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. #T3#
Graves wants to improve his position but Bleak is controlling well.
Bleak wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.
Bleak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Graves is trying to get back to full guard.
Graves gets back to full guard.
Graves wants to improve his position but instead Bleak has moved into half guard. #T4#
Bleak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Bleak winds up and cracks Graves with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Graves gets back to full guard.
Bleak trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bleak pushes down on Graves's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Graves is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bleak scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves regains full guard. Nicely done.
Graves managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that fourth round.
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!#R5##CL2#
Bleak clinches with his opponent.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Bleak gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Graves regains guard.
Bleak throws a big right hand that misses.
Bleak wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.
Graves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bleak wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving. #T1#
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet.
Bleak throwing strikes from guard but Graves blocks nicely.
Bleak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Graves's head.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bleak is one step ahead there.
Bleak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bleak is one step ahead there.
Bleak trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Ernest Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Graves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bleak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Graves is trying to control the position but Bleak postures up.
Graves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bleak stands up over Graves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bleak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bleak won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
Bleak stands up over Graves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bleak is working Graves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Graves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bleak defends well.#T3#
Bleak forces his way into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Graves is trying to get back to full guard.
Bleak working Graves over with strikes.
Darsin Bleak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Graves is looking to improve his position.
Bleak with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Graves missing with punches from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bleak in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darsin Bleak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bleak 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: SYN 980 Olsen vs. Maluga III
Date: May 03, 2023

#R1#
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bleak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bleak feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Bleak gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Hatfield explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hatfield 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.
Bleak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hatfield pinned against the cage. Hatfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hatfield lands a nice shot that snaps Bleak's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield throws a hook but Bleak avoids it easily.
Bleak dives in for a single leg takedown but Hatfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bleak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bleak.
Bleak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hatfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bleak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Bleak is just out of range.
Hatfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bleak.
Hatfield thuds a left hand into Bleak's body.
Hatfield has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hatfield but Hatfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hatfield jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Riley Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darsin Bleak.#KD#
Hatfield lands a big head kick that sends Bleak tumbling to the mat! Hatfield takes a step backwards and waves Bleak back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bleak is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Darsin Bleak has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield leaves Bleak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Bleak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hatfield is looking to counter punch.
Bleak scores with a jab.
Bleak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatfield manages to avoid it.
It looked like Hatfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bleak ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield takes one to the chin there.
Hatfield throws a leg kick that misses.
Bleak dives in for a single leg takedown but Hatfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bleak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bleak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Bleak saw that one coming.
Bleak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bleak just misses with a punch to the body.
Bleak scores with a sloppy right hand. Hatfield should have avoided that one. #T3#
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Bleak ducks down to avoid it.
Hatfield connects with a single shot there.
Bleak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hatfield.
Hatfield leaves Bleak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Darsin Bleak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Bleak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hatfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hatfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bleak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hatfield just leaning against Bleak, taking a breather.
Bleak gets through Hatfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bleak lands a right hand.
Hatfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hatfield with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Hatfield lands with a short 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!
Hatfield tries to land a knee to the head but Bleak blocks with his arms.
Bleak struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatfield controls his hands.
Hatfield tries to throw a body punch but Bleak avoids it by throwing Hatfield back against the cage.
Hatfield blocks a body shot from Bleak.
Hatfield is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Bleak ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bleak no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Hatfield gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bleak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Riley Hatfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bleak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bleak.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Bleak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hatfield was covering up waiting for the punch and Bleak finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bleak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Hatfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darsin Bleak's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bleak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hatfield is refusing to be controlled, as Bleak sits in half guard.
Bleak lands with a punch from half guard.
Bleak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bleak lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield is trying to stand back up but Bleak is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but Hatfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bleak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hatfield with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bleak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bleak prevents Hatfield from standing back up.
Hatfield tries to kick Bleak off in order to stand up. Bleak Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Hatfield is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hatfield takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hatfield is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hatfield is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bleak throws a strike aimed at the side of Hatfield's head but Hatfield avoids it well.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but Hatfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bleak controls the position.#T2#
Bleak lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Bleak's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bleak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatfield keeps working.
Bleak scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hatfield to see if he's OK.
Bleak is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hatfield will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bleak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatfield keeps working.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bleak working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hatfield is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bleak has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hatfield takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hatfield is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bleak asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Hatfield takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bleak working the ground and pound from side control.
Bleak in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bleak scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bleak working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bleak is putting a hurting on Hatfield here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hatfield taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bleak throws a strike aimed at the side of Hatfield's head but Hatfield avoids it well.
Bleak cracks Hatfield with a big elbow.
Hatfield is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Check out the look on Bleak's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bleak working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak working the head with strikes.
Hatfield is trying to buck Bleak off.
Hatfield defending against the ground and pound.
Bleak working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hatfield is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bleak in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bleak lands an elbow.
Bleak scores with a couple of short elbows.
Darsin Bleak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but Bleak drags him back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darsin Bleak's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3##KD2#
Bleak bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Hatfield! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Hatfield is rocked!
Hatfield is looking to stand up but Bleak isn't so interested in that idea.
Oh Hatfield is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bleak wants to control from the top but Hatfield keeps moving.
Hatfield seems to have got his legs back now.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bleak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hatfield's head.
Hatfield keeping full guard, as Bleak tries to pass. #ES#
Hatfield has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bleak off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bleak.#T1#
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bleak lands with a shot to the body.
Hatfield throws a sloppy head kick and Bleak moves out of range easily.
Bleak with the counter takedown but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Hatfield ducks right into an uppercut from Bleak. #TD2#
Bleak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hatfield did well to prevent Bleak getting side control.
Bleak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hatfield is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bleak controlling the action here.
Bleak tries to pass to full mount but Hatfield defends it. #T2#
Hatfield looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bleak drops an elbow to the side of Hatfield's head.
Hatfield pushes Bleak off looking to stand but Bleak dives back in and keeps control.
Bleak winds up and cracks Hatfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but Hatfield defending well.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet.
Bleak trying to control the action but Hatfield is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Bleak there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bleak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Hatfield on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bleak prevents Hatfield from standing back up.
Bleak lands strikes from half guard.
Bleak drops an elbow to the side of Hatfield's head.
Nice strikes from Bleak there.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Hatfield is defending well.
Bleak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bleak lands with a punch from half guard.
Bleak prevents Hatfield from standing back up. #SUB2#
Hatfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Bleak.
Hatfield pushes Bleak off looking to stand but Bleak dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Bleak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hatfield is looking to get back to is feet but Bleak passes into side control.
Bleak lands a few punches from side control.
Bleak lands a few punches from side control.
Hatfield on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Bleak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hatfield knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hatfield tries to escape but Bleak is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darsin Bleak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Bleak shoots in and bounces Hatfield off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hatfield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bleak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hatfield wants to stand but Bleak is controlling the position.
Bleak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak scoring with some ground and pound.
Bleak throwing strikes from guard but Hatfield blocks nicely.
Bleak won't allow Hatfield to get back to his feet.
Bleak forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Hatfield pushes Bleak off looking to stand but Bleak dives back in and keeps control.
Bleak slips a nice elbow through Hatfield's hands, connecting with Hatfield's forehead.
Bleak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hatfield is staying active underneath Bleak, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES#
Hatfield makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bleak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatfield manages to avoid it.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bleak with a poor takedown
enabling Hatfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bleak moves away.
Bleak throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Hatfield misses. #T2#
Bleak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A jab from Bleak does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield throws a jab when Bleak was well out of range.
Bleak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hatfield momentarily.
Bleak lands a slapping body shot.
Hatfield throws out a powerful jab.
Hatfield swings for the body but Bleak moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Hatfield as Bleak shoots in.
A punch lands to the side of Hatfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD2#
Bleak drops Hatfield with a big left hand and mounts him. Hatfield is in big trouble! #T3#
Bleak connects with a bit shot that sees Hatfield covering up! More strikes from Bleak and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bleak is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darsin Bleak!
A victorious Darsin Bleak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 976 Wolf vs. Krylov II
Date: Apr 14, 2023

#R1#
Bleak scores with a jab to the body.
Panic looks to land a right hand but Bleak moved out of range.
Bleak feinted with a counter takedown.
Bleak scores with a sloppy right hand. Panic should have avoided that one.
Panic swats away the attempt to clinch by Bleak.
Bleak with a nice cross.
Panic throws a looping overhand right but Bleak ducks down to avoid it.
Panic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bleak slips a straight right by Panic.
Bleak is looking to clinch.
Panic missing with a left hand there. Bleak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bleak misses with a leg kick.
Bleak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Panic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bleak misses with a left hand
and Panic counters with a body kick.
Panic throws a jab when Bleak was well out of range.
Bleak connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak lands a body shot. #CL#
Bleak has Panic up against the cage in a clinch.
Panic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Bleak pulls guard. #T1##SUB#
Bleak has an active guard here but Panic has managed to pass into half guard.
Bleak regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Bleak looking for a guillotine here but Panic defends easily.
Panic wants to control from the top but Bleak keeps moving. #SUB#
Bleak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Panic passes into half guard. #T2#
Bleak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Panic stalling. #SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back.
Panic is keen to just control but Bleak is a slippery customer.
Bleak wants to get back to full guard.
Panic is taking a breather. Bleak 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.#T3#
Panic is trying to control the action in half guard but Bleak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bleak works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle here but Panic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Panic tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bleak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB2#
Panic tries for a kimura but Bleak is defending well.
Bleak is trying to get back to half guard.
Bleak looks to move to half guard but instead Panic has passed into mount! Damn!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Panic looking to secure an arm triangle but Bleak defends it well.
Bleak is trying to escape the mount.
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 Darsin Bleak will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bleak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Panic scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Bleak closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bleak is pressing down on Panic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Panic is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Bleak.
Bleak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bleak slips a nice elbow through Panic's hands, connecting with Panic's forehead.
Darsin Bleak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bleak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Panic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bleak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panic can do to turn this around?
Panic tries to roll over but Bleak keeps him under control.
Bleak throwing shots but Panic is blocking nicely.
Panic is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Bleak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Panic gets full guard.
Bleak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've been hearing that Bleak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Panic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Panic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bleak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bleak connects with a couple of short punches.
Bleak works over Panic with some ground and pound from guard.
Bleak chips away with some ground and pound.
Bleak is working Panic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Panic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Panic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bleak is looking to work some ground and pound but Panic has wrist control.
Bleak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bleak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bleak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bleak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Panic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bleak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Panic's head.
Bleak with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Panic's head.
Bleak lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Panic has his foot on Bleak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bleak works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Panic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Panic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bleak.
Bleak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bleak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Panic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bleak. #SUB2#
Panic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bleak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bleak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bleak postures up.
Bleak pushing down on Panic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Panic won't allow Bleak to pass to mount. #T4#
Panic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bleak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Panic regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bleak.
Bleak throws a big right hand that misses.
Panic has momentary wrist control but Bleak slips an elbow through the middle.
Bleak throws a big right hand that misses.
Bleak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bleak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Panic managing to control the position.
Bleak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bleak stopping the sweep attempt from Panic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Bleak closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Panic to the mat! Panic manages to get full guard.
Bleak looking to pass the guard.
Bleak passes Panic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Panic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bleak.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Panic to regain full guard.
Bleak postures up and lands a big shot to Panic's brow.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Panic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Panic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SUB2#
Panic has his foot on Bleak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bleak works his way back into a safe position though.
Bleak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bleak works over Panic with some ground and pound from guard.
Bleak landing with the ground and pound.
Bleak postures up and lands a big shot to Panic's brow.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Panic is keeping the position.
Bleak lands a couple of elbows.
Bleak lands a couple of elbows.
Bleak scoring with some ground and pound.
Bleak works over Panic with some ground and pound from guard.
Satanic Panic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darsin Bleak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bleak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Panic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Panic is retaining full guard.
Panic keeping moving, preventing Bleak from controlling successfully.
Panic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bleak manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bleak seems keen to control Panic's posture.#T3#
Panic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bleak working a defensive guard here.
Bleak pulls Panic in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Panic looking to pass the guard.
Bleak has control of Panic's left arm, preventing Panic from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bleak lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Panic swats away the attempt to clinch by Bleak.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bleak throws a series of punches but Panic avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Bleak changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Panic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bleak moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Panic tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darsin Bleak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bleak, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darsin Bleak!
A very excited looking Darsin Bleak 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: SYN 969 Tarver vs. Greene
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1#
Takahashi leaves Bleak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bleak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bleak tries to clinch up.
Bleak fails with a takedown attempt.
Takahashi motions for Bleak to come forward. Takahashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bleak checks the leg kick.
Bleak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takahashi lands a jab to Bleak's midsection.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Bleak's shoulder, as Bleak tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Takahashi takes the fight into the clinch.
Takahashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takahashi scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Bleak gets control of Takahashi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bleak will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bleak looking for a sweep. Not yet Bleak, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bleak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takahashi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bleak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bleak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bleak is looking to work some ground and pound but Takahashi has wrist control.
Bleak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bleak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takahashi's head.#SUB#
Takahashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takahashi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bleak's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bleak looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bleak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takahashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takahashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bleak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takahashi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Takahashi trying to control but Bleak is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bleak throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Takahashi escapes and throws Bleak's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bleak keeps working.
Bleak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Bleak is having none of it. #SUB#
Takahashi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bleak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takahashi.
Bleak is trying to get back to full guard.
Bleak moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Bleak has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Takahashi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bleak.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A lull in the action here.
Bleak is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
Bleak is looking for a sweep.
Takahashi trying to control the position but Bleak is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bleak keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryoto Takahashi dominated that round.
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#
Bleak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Bleak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bleak is just out of range.
Bleak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bleak moves out of range as Takahashi throws a body kick.
Nice jab there from Takahashi. #CUT#It looks like Darsin Bleak has been cut.
Bleak misses with a takedown attempt - Takahashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bleak walks into a straight right hand from Takahashi.
Takahashi drops Bleak with a naaaaasty hook - Bleak is in real trouble here! Takahashi dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 965 Minaur vs. Kilgore 2
Date: Mar 08, 2023

#R1#
Epolito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bleak manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Epolito.
Epolito throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Bleak counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Epolito!
Bleak lands a decent elbow from side control.
Epolito is looking to regain half guard here but Bleak keeps moving and retains side control.
Bleak trying to control the action but Epolito is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bleak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Epolito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Bleak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Epolito is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Bleak has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bleak is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bleak lands a nice shot to the head.
Bleak content just to control the position here.
Bleak is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bleak landing strikes from the mount.
Bleak landing punches.
Bleak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bleak lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleak cracks Epolito with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The referee warns Epolito that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T2#
Bleak with the ground and pound from mount.
Bleak punishing his opponent with strikes.
Epolito is trying desperately to improve position.
Bleak looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bleak lands a couple of good shots and Epolito has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Epolito rolls, trying to escape but Bleak keeps control of the position.
Bleak is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Epolito. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
I really don't envy Epolito right now.
Bleak scores with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Bleak is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Epolito knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Epolito for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak lands shots from the back. #T3#
The referee is taking a good look at Epolito as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bleak!
Epolito is trying to remain composed but Bleak is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Epolito rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #ES2#
Epolito has one foot on Bleak's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Epolito clobbers Bleak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Bleak is out of range.
Epolito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bleak.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito looks to score with a jab to the body but Bleak is just out of range.
Bleak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Epolito misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epolito trying to strike off his back. #T4#
Bleak distracts Epolito with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bleak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bleak trying to control but Epolito is working from the bottom.
Bleak postures up and lands a big shot to Epolito's brow. #SUB2#
Epolito working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bleak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bleak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bleak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Epolito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bleak is working Epolito over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bleak trying to move into half guard but instead Epolito has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Bleak 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.#SUB#
Bleak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Epolito defends well.#SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Epolito passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A low kick lands for Epolito.
Epolito thows a leg kick but Bleak checks it #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Epolito has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bleak is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bleak tries to pull guard but Epolito won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epolito.#TD#
Bleak has picked Epolito up - he's going for a ride! Bleak dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice strikes from Bleak there.
Epolito is looking to improve his position.
Epolito is looking to control Bleak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Epolito avoid being mounted?
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. Bleak connects with a nice short shot to Epolito's temple.
Bleak slips a nice elbow through Epolito's hands, connecting with Epolito's forehead.#T1#
Bleak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Epolito with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Epolito regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bleak is working Epolito over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Epolito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bleak is one step ahead there.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Epolito is retaining full guard.
Bleak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bleak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bleak slips nicely into half guard.
Epolito manages to get to full guard.
Bleak lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Bleak pushes down on Epolito's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nice strikes from Bleak there.
Bleak tries to pass to full mount but Epolito defends it.
Bleak working over Epolito with some ground and pound. Epolito looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bleak lands a nice short elbow.
Bleak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito is trying to maintain the position but Bleak is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Epolito manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epolito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bleak's guard. #REVB#
Bleak wants to sweep here but Epolito controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bleak is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Epolito wants to control from the top but Bleak keeps moving.
Epolito throws a big elbow that misses.
Epolito advances to half guard.
Bleak manages to get to full guard.
Bleak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Epolito taking some punishment here, with Bleak in his half guard. #T4#
Bleak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bleak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Epolito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bleak is working away from the top position though.
Epolito wants to improve his position but Bleak is controlling well.
Bleak is thwarting Epolito's attempts to control the position.
Bleak working Epolito over with strikes.
Bleak passes to full mount!
Bleak in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bleak prevents Epolito from getting the reversal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bleak landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Epolito misses.
Bleak attempts a counter takedown but Epolito avoids it well and moves away.
Epolito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bleak's head.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito with a nice cross.
Epolito throws a series of punches but Bleak moves out of range.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Bleak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bleak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bleak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bleak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bleak staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Epolito is predictable there #TD#
and Bleak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bleak.
Bleak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bleak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bleak passes Epolito's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Epolito on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bleak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epolito can do to turn this around?
Bleak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Epolito with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bleak lands a nice short elbow.
Bleak is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Bleak.
Epolito is not content to let Bleak control the position.
Bleak prevents Epolito from improving his position.
Epolito regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bleak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Epolito controls Bleak momentarily but Bleak frees himself.
Bleak landing some decent shots from guard.
Darsin Bleak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bleak preventing the sweep.
Bleak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Epolito is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Epolito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Epolito wants to sweep here but Bleak controlling him for the moment.
Bleak 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. #T3#
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Epolito is keeping the position.
Bleak 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.
Bleak has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bleak ducks right into an uppercut from Epolito.
A telegraphed right hand from Epolito misses the target. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses
and Bleak counters with a straight right hand.
Epolito catches Bleak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Epolito tries to kick Bleak off in order to stand up. Bleak Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Bleak in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Anthony Epolito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bleak's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darsin Bleak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bleak, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 958 Sitsongrit vs. Patriot
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Al Balushi motions for Bleak to come forward. Al Balushi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Balushi lands with an uppercut that bounces Bleak off the cage and back into range.
Al Balushi thuds his shin into the meat of Bleak's side.
Al Balushi connects with a solid leg kick.
Bleak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi missing with a left hand there. Bleak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bleak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Balushi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Al Balushi swings for the body but Bleak moves out of range.
A cross from Al Balushi lands.
Al Balushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bleak.
Al Balushi scores with a kick to the body.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Balushi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bleak's head.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Balushi lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Bleak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Balushi with a nice cross.
Al Balushi lands with a nice body kick.
Bleak drops his hands momentarily and Al Balushi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bleak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Balushi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bleak.
Al Balushi throws a body punch but Bleak moves out of range.
Bleak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Bleak is having none of it.
Bleak is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Al Balushi.
Bleak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bleak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good work by Bleak as he checks the leg kick.
Bleak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bleak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Al Balushi scores with a spinning back kick!
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bleak feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Al Balushi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bleak on the side of the head.#CL2#
Al Balushi gets a clinch.
Bleak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bleak wants to take the fight to the mat but Al Balushi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bleak pushes Al Balushi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Bleak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that misses
and Bleak counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
Al Balushi throws a wild body kick that Bleak sees coming a mile off.
Bleak throwing a counter right hand but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Balushi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bleak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Al Balushi gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
That's time! Bleak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Al Balushi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bleak.
Al Balushi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Balushi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bleak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al Balushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Balushi scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bleak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Al Balushi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bleak tries to counter with a takedown but Al Balushi is quick to defend against it.
Zaid Al Balushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Al Balushi lands a jab to the head.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Balushi throws a body punch but Bleak moves out of range.
Bleak tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Al Balushi manages to circle out of the way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Al Balushi misses with an uppercut. Bleak saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Bleak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bleak working some strikes from top position.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Al Balushi is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Bleak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bleak 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.#T2#
Bleak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bleak throwing strikes from guard but Al Balushi blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Balushi is on top in guard. #REVB#
Al Balushi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bleak has his foot on Al Balushi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Balushi works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Balushi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bleak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Balushi's guard. #REVR#
Bleak postures up in Al Balushi's guard and throws a big left but Al Balushi blocks it. #T3#
Bleak throwing strikes from guard but Al Balushi blocks nicely.
Bleak passes Al Balushi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bleak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Al Balushi wants to control but Bleak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bleak drops an elbow to the side of Al Balushi's head.
Al Balushi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Balushi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bleak.
Bleak tries to pass to full mount but Al Balushi defends it.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Al Balushi to regain full guard.
Al Balushi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bleak is one step ahead there.
Bleak is looking to advance position but Al Balushi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T4#
Bleak sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bleak wants to get back to full guard but Al Balushi has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak tries to improve position but can't.
Bleak is not content to let Al Balushi control the position.
Darsin Bleak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Balushi looking to control but instead Bleak has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bleak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bleak is able to avoid easily.
Bleak feinted with a counter takedown.
Bleak defending well as Al Balushi loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Balushi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bleak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Al Balushi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bleak will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Al Balushi scores with a body shot.
Bleak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bleak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bleak takes one on the button.
Al Balushi misses with a hook.
Bleak attempts a counter takedown but Al Balushi avoids it well and moves away.
Al Balushi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bleak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Darsin Bleak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bleak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Balushi misses with a looping right.
Al Balushi misses with a hook #TD#
and Bleak counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bleak scoring with punches from side control.
Al Balushi wants to control but Bleak postures up.
Al Balushi is looking for a sweep.
Bleak is putting a hurting on Al Balushi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bleak landing a few strikes.
Bleak scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Bleak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Al Balushi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Al Balushi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bleak's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bleak is nestled in close to Al Balushi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bleak throwing shots but Al Balushi is blocking nicely.
Bleak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bleak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Bleak lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Al Balushi is rocked!#SUB#
Bleak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Balushi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bleak.
Al Balushi is still in real trouble! Can Bleak finish him?
Bleak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Al Balushi seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Balushi wants to control but Bleak is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Bleak there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zaid Al Balushi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bleak unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Al Balushi wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Bleak celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darsin Bleak!
Our winner, Darsin Bleak, 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: SYN 954 Krylov vs. Randleman 4
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Pellegrini lands a jab to the nose.
Pellegrini looks to score with a jab to the body but Bleak is just out of range.
Bleak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pellegrini misses with a straight left.
Bleak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Bleak blocks the leg kick.
Pellegrini misses with a wild body shot.
Pellegrini lands a nice hook to Bleak's body. Bleak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick from Pellegrini misses.
Pellegrini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Pellegrini, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pellegrini scoring well with a low kick there.
Pellegrini feints a jab promting Bleak to slip. Pellegrini then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bleak slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Darsin Bleak has been cut.
Pellegrini lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Bleak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pellegrini missing with a left hand there. Bleak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bleak feints the counter takedown.
Bleak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vinnie Pellegrini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bleak takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pellegrini throws a series of punches but Bleak moves out of range.
Pellegrini throws a front kick aimed at Bleak's knee but Bleak avoids it well.
Pellegrini throws a body kick that misses.
Bleak with the counter takedown but Pellegrini avoids it easily.
Pellegrini sizes up Bleak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bleak on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Pellegrini lands the left hand.
Pellegrini connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pellegrini lands with a kick to the temple. Bleak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#Bleak is rocked!
Pellegrini lands a right hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Bleak blocks the leg kick.
Bleak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bleak ducks under a wild hook from Pellegrini.
Bleak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pellegrini scores with a jab to the body.
Pellegrini throws a jab but it's blocked by Bleak.
Pellegrini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pellegrini thuds a left hand into Bleak's body.
Pellegrini sizes up Bleak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Bleak steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pellegrini. That one must have hurt.
Bleak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bleak needs to keep his hands up - Pellegrini had a free shot at his head there.
Pellegrini loads up on a big right hand but Bleak slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Bleak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pellegrini is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pellegrini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bleak momentarily.
Pellegrini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pellegrini won't be happy with that.
Bleak landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleak misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pellegrini defending against the ground and pound.
Pellegrini tries to buck Bleak off but Bleak is having none of it.
Pellegrini managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bleak. #T4#
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but Pellegrini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bleak working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Bleak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Bleak seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Check out the look on Bleak's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bleak working the ground and pound but Pellegrini is defending the strikes.
Bleak working the head with strikes.
Pellegrini dodges the ground and pound from Bleak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Pellegrini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darsin Bleak's cut.
That's time! Pellegrini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bleak takes a kick to the side of the head.
A low kick from Pellegrini misses #TD2#
and Bleak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bleak.
Pellegrini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bleak.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses.
Bleak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pellegrini is keeping the position for now.
Bleak cracks Pellegrini with a solid left hand.
Pellegrini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pellegrini keeping moving, preventing Bleak from controlling successfully.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses.
Pellegrini keeping moving, preventing Bleak from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bleak throws a big right hand that misses.
Bleak looking to pass the guard.
Pellegrini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bleak forces his way into half guard.
Bleak looks to land a strike but Pellegrini avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bleak works over Pellegrini with some ground and pound from guard.
Bleak wants to control from the top but Pellegrini keeps moving. #T2#
Bleak passes Pellegrini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pellegrini is refusing to be controlled, as Bleak sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Bleak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pellegrini is just riding it out for now. Bleak eventually gives up the hold.
Bleak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Bleak has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pellegrini defend it? Bleak steps over the head and cranks it - Pellegrini is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bleak!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darsin Bleak!
A less than humble Darsin Bleak misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SYN 950 White vs. Maluga
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
White Jr tries to clinch up.
White Jr misses with a right hand
and Bleak counters with a straight right hand.
White Jr thuds a left hand into Bleak's body.
White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bleak was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr.
White Jr throws the left hand but Bleak avoids the punch easily.
Bleak defending well as White Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Bleak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
White Jr missing with a left hand there. Bleak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bleak drops down looking for a counter takedown but White Jr sprawls and moves away.
White Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bleak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Bleak shoots in and bounces White Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bleak prevents White Jr from getting back to his feet.
Bleak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White Jr wants to stand up but Bleak is controlling him. #T1#
Bleak with a flurry of punches that miss.
White Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bleak is looking to advance position but White Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Bleak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bleak is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Bleak trying to control but White Jr postures up.
Bleak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bleak wants to improve his position but White Jr is controlling well. #SUB#
Bleak actively working from the bottom here.
Bleak wants to control the action here but instead White Jr manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Bleak is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bleak bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bleak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bleak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bleak trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
Bleak works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bleak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bleak has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
White Jr wants to try and get back to his feet.#T4#
Bleak lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
White Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bleak fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've been hearing that Bleak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bleak thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bleak 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.
Bleak throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleak lands a nice shot to the head.
Bleak looking to ground and pound but White Jr is blocking nicely.
Bleak lands a nice shot to the head.
Bleak throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bleak scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish White Jr?
Bleak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White Jr is looking to escape.
Bleak lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bleak was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr.
Bleak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White Jr tries to clinch up.
White Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bleak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
White Jr misses with a straight left.
White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bleak was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr.
The fighters circling - White Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White Jr misses with a wild body shot.
White Jr misses with a hook
letting Bleak counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr throws a hook but Bleak avoids it easily.#CL2#
White Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Bleak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
White Jr digs a right hand underneath Bleak's ribcage. Bleak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from White Jr.
A short right from Bleak on the inside. #T1#
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Bleak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bleak can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White Jr.
White Jr misses with a body punch. #BC#
Bleak breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Bleak does a little dance to reset his feet.
White Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
White Jr digs a good body shot into Bleak's ribs.
Bleak with a hook.
Bleak shoots in for a double leg but White Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Bleak pushes him away.
Nice defenses there by Bleak.
Bleak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bleak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White Jr throws out a loose jab but Bleak uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
White Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bleak doesn't seem bothered though.
Bleak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleak slips a straight right by White Jr.
Bleak shoots in looking for a takedown but White Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bleak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bleak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bruce White Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White Jr jabs Bleak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
White Jr throws a looping overhand right but Bleak ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from White Jr lands.
White Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bleak at a distance.
A big left from Bleak misses.
White Jr throws a jab when Bleak was well out of range.
White Jr misses with a hook.#CL2#
White Jr closes the distance and clinches.
White Jr lands an uppercut.#T3#
White Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from White Jr on the inside.
White Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bleak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. White Jr smiles and moves away. #TD#
Bleak gets a double leg takedown into White Jr's guard.
Bleak postures up in White Jr's guard and throws a big left but White Jr blocks it.
Bleak looking to sit in guard and control but White Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Bleak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bleak looking for subs off his back but White Jr has passed one foot through into half guard.
White Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bleak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
White Jr tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bleak is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute White Jr jumps into side control!
Bleak tries to bench press White Jr off him but White Jr keeps the position.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.
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!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce White Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Bleak drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

White Jr sneaks out the side door and pushes Bleak away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nice jab there from Bleak.
White Jr misses with a hook. Bleak ducked under it nicely.
White Jr cracks Bleak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
White Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bleak slips a straight right by White Jr.
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!
Bleak moves out of range of the strikes.
White Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bleak.
Bleak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling White Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Bleak dives in and grabs White Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. White Jr pushes down on Bleak's head and hops out.
White Jr swings for the body but Bleak moves out of range.
Bleak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White Jr.
Bruce White Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bleak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White Jr.#T1#
White Jr lands with a shot to the body.
White Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bleak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
White Jr misses the shot to the body.
Bleak tries to counter with a takedown but White Jr is quick to defend against it.
White Jr jabs Bleak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bleak throws a lazy right hand but White Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White Jr stuffs the takedown.
White Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bleak on the side of the head.
White Jr misses with a straight right.
A big left from Bleak misses.
Bleak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
White Jr cracks a nice hook into Bleak's ribs.
Bleak blocks a jab.
Bleak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
White Jr throws a shot from downtown. Bleak moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Bleak misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
White Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Bleak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bleak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bleak blocking some punches.
A short right from Bleak on the inside. #BC#
Bleak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bleak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White Jr.
Bleak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for White Jr.
Bleak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bleak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bleak moves away from the strike by White Jr.
Bleak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bleak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
White Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bleak blocks a jab.
Bleak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
White Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Bleak.
White Jr lands a jab to Bleak's midsection.
Bleak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
White Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bleak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bleak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White Jr sprawls well. White Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bleak gets slowly back to his feet.
Bleak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bleak lands with an uppercut that bounces White Jr off the cage and back into range.
White Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bleak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White Jr.
Bleak needs to keep his hands up - White Jr had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Bleak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
White Jr stuns Bleak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bleak.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bleak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but White Jr defends well and Bleak ends up having to push White Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
White Jr lands an uppercut.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White Jr is working Bleak over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Bleak misses with a body punch.
Bleak prevents a body shot from White Jr.
A short right from White Jr on the inside.
Bleak blocks an uppercut.
White Jr works on Bleak's body with a couple of short punches.
White Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bleak is trying to work for a single leg takedown but White Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
White Jr lands with a light punch inside.
White Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce White Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White Jr 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SYN 942 Sector vs. Matsuzaka
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Bleak lands with an overhand left.
Kasamsun connects with a right hand. Bleak shakes it off.
Kasamsun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bleak.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kasamsun but Kasamsun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bleak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kasamsun scores with a jab. Bleak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bleak fails to land the takedown.
Kasamsun connects with a body shot.
We've been told by Kasamsun's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak slips under a jab from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun connects with a looping right hand.
Bleak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kasamsun in his tracks.
Kasamsun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bleak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bleak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Bleak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bleak has time to react.
Good standup being displayed there by Kasamsun as he connects with a hook.
Kasamsun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bleak doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Bleak closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bleak lands in his opponent's guard.
Kasamsun seems keen to control Bleak's posture.
Bleak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kasamsun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bleak throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bleak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bleak wants to control from the top but Kasamsun keeps moving. #T2#
Kasamsun pulls Bleak in close to prevent any damage.
Bleak connects with a couple of short punches.
Kasamsun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bleak is one step ahead there.
Bleak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bleak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kasamsun works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kasamsun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bleak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bleak works over Kasamsun with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Kasamsun looking for a sweep. Not yet Kasamsun, not yet.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Kasamsun is keeping the position.
Kasamsun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bleak manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Kasamsun looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kasamsun is aware though and is defending well.
Bleak looking to control but Kasamsun passes into half guard.
Bleak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bleak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bleak has a closed guard, preventing Kasamsun from standing up.
Kasamsun cracks Bleak with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bleak has momentary wrist control but Kasamsun slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Kasamsun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bleak looking for a sweep. Not yet Bleak, not yet.
Kasamsun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kasamsun lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Bleak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bleak working for a triangle but Kasamsun defends it easily.
Kasamsun landing with the ground and pound.
Kasamsun landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irong Kasamsun dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kasamsun misses the shot to the body.
Kasamsun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bleak can do to turn this around?
Kasamsun lands a nice shot that snaps Bleak's head back.
Bleak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Kasamsun misses.
Kasamsun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bleak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kasamsun throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bleak counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Kasamsun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bleak doesn't seem phased though.
Bleak throws a big shot that misses.
Kasamsun scores with a one two! Bleak had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kasamsun throws a right hand that Bleak ducks under and follows up with a left that Bleak also avoids with ease.
Bleak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kasamsun avoids it really well and circles away.
Bleak moves away from the strike by Kasamsun.
Bleak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kasamsun misses with a shot to the body
and Bleak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Irong Kasamsun has been cut.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Kasamsun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bleak doesn't seem phased though.
Kasamsun lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Bleak is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kasamsun's half guard.
Kasamsun tries to get to full guard but Bleak has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Bleak there.
Bleak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kasamsun is doing well to control the position and prevent Bleak from advancing to side control.
Bleak throwing shots but Kasamsun is blocking nicely.
Kasamsun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bleak.
Bleak working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Bleak thows a huge punch but Kasamsun dodges it nicely.
Kasamsun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bleak.
Nice strikes from Bleak there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bleak working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kasamsun keeping control of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasamsun tries to roll over but Bleak keeps him under control.
Bleak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kasamsun wants to control but Bleak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bleak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kasamsun's head.
Kasamsun is looking for a sweep. Bleak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Bleak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kasamsun tries to kick Bleak off but Bleak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kasamsun is trying to get back to full guard.
Bleak looks to land a strike but Kasamsun avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bleak throws a big right hand that misses.
Bleak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kasamsun is keeping the position for now.
Bleak is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bleak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kasamsun wants to sweep but no luck.
Bleak prevents Kasamsun from getting back to his feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kasamsun is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bleak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kasamsun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bleak.
Bleak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kasamsun defends it well.
Kasamsun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Bleak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kasamsun as he avoids it easily.
Irong Kasamsun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darsin Bleak.
Kasamsun throws a right hand that Bleak ducks under and follows up with a left that Bleak also avoids with ease.
Bleak with the counter takedown but Kasamsun avoids it easily.
Bleak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kasamsun finds it's way round the side to connect with Bleak's head.
Bleak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasamsun moves away.
Kasamsun misses with a straight right.
Irong Kasamsun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bleak walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Kasamsun misses its intended target.
Kasamsun misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Bleak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kasamsun scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irong Kasamsun dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Irong Kasamsun's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kasamsun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bleak.
Bleak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bleak ducks right into an uppercut from Kasamsun.
Bleak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kasamsun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bleak moves away.
And Bleak tries to counter it with a takedown but Kasamsun pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kasamsun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bleak moves out of range of the strikes.
Kasamsun punishes Bleak's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Bleak.
Bleak feints the counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Kasamsun.
And Bleak tries to counter it with a takedown but Kasamsun pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bleak blocks a jab.
Bleak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bleak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bleak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Kasamsun misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bleak counter with a right hand.
Kasamsun misses with an uppercut.
Bleak moves away from the strike by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun connects with a body shot that sends Bleak's belly button to the back.
Kasamsun misses with a straight right.
Kasamsun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasamsun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bleak circles away quickly and effectively.
And Bleak tries to counter it with a takedown but Kasamsun pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bleak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun lands a really nice looking cross but Bleak seems unphased.
Jab by Bleak.
Kasamsun throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bleak dives in and grabs Kasamsun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kasamsun pushes down on Bleak's head and hops out.
Darsin Bleak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bleak ducks under a wild hook from Kasamsun.
Bleak scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasamsun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bleak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kasamsun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bleak manages to avoid it.
Bleak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kasamsun defends it well.
Bleak avoids the body shot from Kasamsun.
Bleak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
Bleak closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bleak lands in his opponent's guard.
Bleak throws a strike but Kasamsun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kasamsun has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kasamsun working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bleak's head.#SUB2#
Bleak has his foot on Kasamsun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasamsun works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Bleak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kasamsun gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bleak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kasamsun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kasamsun with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Bleak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kasamsun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kasamsun chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Kasamsun is sitting in close to Bleak's body. Bleak has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kasamsun is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kasamsun is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bleak.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, New Standard for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SYN 938 Maluga vs. Frewin
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Bleak fails with the takedown
and Seran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Darsin Bleak has been cut.
Bleak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Seran moves into the clinch.
A short right from Seran.
Bleak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bleak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Seran is defending well.
Seran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Seran.
Bleak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bleak blocks an uppercut.
Bleak tries to pull guard but Seran holds him up against the cage and eventually Bleak drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seran.
Bleak doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Seran lands an uppercut.
Bleak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bleak's elbow.
Seran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seran works on Bleak's body with a couple of short punches.
Bleak throws a head punch that misses.
Bleak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bleak misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Seran.
Bleak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seran to keep the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Seran.
Bleak tries to work over Seran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bleak struggles to land a body shot inside as Seran controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seran.
Seran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bleak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bleak tries for a takedown but Seran manages to get underhooks.
Seran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bleak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bleak fails to pull guard. #T2#
Seran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bleak lands a right hand.
Seran blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Bleak tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Bleak back against the cage.
Bleak fails to pull guard.
A short left from Seran.
Nice body punch from Seran - that landed with a thud.
Seran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bleak's elbow.
Seran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Seran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Bleak.
Seran can't find room to land a body shot as Bleak controls the action.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Bleak.
Bleak misses with a punch on the inside.
Bleak tries to pull guard but Seran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Seran scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Seran - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Bleak looking for a takedown.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside.
Bleak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bleak tries to pull guard but Seran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Seran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bleak backwards.
Seran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but Bleak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bleak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seran misses with a punch on the inside.
Bleak misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bleak fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Seran.
Seran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bleak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seran lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
Seran presses Bleak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bleak prevents a body shot from Seran.
Seran gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bleak. #T4#
Bleak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seran walks away with a smile on his face. Bleak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bleak throws a lazy uppercut
and Seran counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bleak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Seran counters with a crisp one two that drops Bleak! Seran thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bleak to his feet! Bleak is in big trouble!#ROC2#Bleak is rocked!
Bleak is breathing heavily.
Seran misses with a head kick.
Bleak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bleak jabs Seran right on the nose. Seran blinks but takes it well.
Bleak shoots in looking for a takedown. Seran tries to sprawl out of it but Bleak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olyn Seran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darsin Bleak's cut.
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#
Bleak fails with the takedown.
Seran counters with a body kick.
Seran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bleak lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.#TD#
Seran gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bleak to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've been hearing that Bleak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bleak throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Seran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bleak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Seran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bleak.
Seran has control of Bleak's left arm, preventing Bleak from doing any damage.
Bleak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Seran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bleak won't allow Seran to sweep him here.
Bleak postures up in Seran's guard and throws a big left but Seran blocks it.
Bleak postures up.
Bleak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bleak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Seran working a defensive guard but Bleak manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but Seran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seran is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bleak connects with a decent elbow.
Seran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bleak working the ground and pound from side control.
Seran is looking to reverse the position.
Seran is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bleak trying to control the action but Seran is working from the bottom.
Seran parries the strikes from Bleak easily there. Bleak is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Seran to escape. #T3#
Bleak gets to mount! Seran was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bleak lands a big shot there that rocks Seran but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Seran is wriggling around trying to escape.
Seran tries to lock up and control but Bleak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Seran regains half guard.
Bleak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bleak is keen to just control but Seran is a slippery customer.
Seran is trying to control but can't.
Bleak 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.#T4#
Bleak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bleak is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Seran is trying to get back to full guard.
Bleak working over Seran with some ground and pound. Seran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bleak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bleak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Seran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bleak is working away from the top position though.
Bleak lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak winds up and cracks Seran with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran is looking to improve his position.
Seran makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Seran.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bleak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Darsin Bleak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seran misses with a head kick.
Bleak misses the jab.
Seran tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Seran counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot by Seran.#T1#
Seran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bleak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Seran counters with a stiff right hand.
Bleak shoots and misses
and Seran counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Seran looks at the referee who does nothing so Seran lands a crushing right that sends Bleak to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olyn Seran!
An out of breath Olyn Seran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 79 - Panic vs Bleak 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Panic throws a low kick but Bleak moves out of range easily.
Panic just misses with a punch to the body.
Panic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panic lands a jab to the head.
Panic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Satanic Panic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Panic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Panic.
Panic throws a right hand that misses
and Bleak counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Bleak 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.
Panic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Panic is looking for a triangle but Bleak pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bleak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Panic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bleak is one step ahead there.
Bleak working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Bleak passes Panic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Panic wants to get back to full guard.
Bleak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bleak is thwarting Panic's attempts to control the position.
Bleak lands strikes from half guard.
Bleak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panic defending well though.
Panic tries to roll over but Bleak keeps him under control.
Bleak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Panic gets back to full guard.
Bleak landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bleak lands a couple of elbows.
Bleak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panic's guard.
Nice strikes from Bleak there.
Panic is trying to get back to full guard.
Panic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bleak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Bleak there.
Panic manages to get to full guard.
Bleak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bleak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bleak with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Panic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bleak works over Panic with some ground and pound from guard.
Bleak is in close to Panic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Panic wants to sweep but no luck.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Panic is retaining full guard.
Bleak makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bleak throws a strike but Panic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Bleak is looking for a triangle but Panic pushes his legs off easily.
Bleak looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Panic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bleak pushes Panic off looking to stand but Panic dives back in and keeps control.
Bleak is trying to get back to full guard.
Bleak is trying to control but Panic manages to pass to mount! #T4#
Panic looking to control but Bleak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bleak is desperately trying to improve his position but Panic has a good base and remains in mount.
Bleak is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panic tries to control but Bleak wriggling away.
Bleak is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak 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#
Bleak slips a straight right by Panic.
Panic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bleak slips under a jab from Panic.
Bleak with the counter takedown but Panic avoids it easily.
Panic cracks Bleak with a good jab.
A head kick misses from Panic.
Bleak ducks under a wild hook from Panic.
Panic connects with a leg kick.
Panic throws a jab but it's blocked by Bleak.
A punch lands to the side of Bleak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic throws a leg kick
and Bleak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bleak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panic. Panic obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Panic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Panic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bleak's sensitive parts.
Bleak moves in looking to clinch but Panic pushes him off.
Panic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bleak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bleak walks into a left hand.
Panic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Satanic Panic is winning the standup battle so far.
Panic throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Darsin Bleak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bleak works over Panic with some ground and pound from guard.
Bleak works over Panic with some ground and pound from guard.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Panic is keeping the position.
Panic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bleak. #SUB#
Panic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bleak with a nice head shot there.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bleak distracts Panic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bleak chips away with some ground and pound.
Panic 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.
Bleak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bleak is looking to work some ground and pound but Panic has wrist control.
Bleak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bleak postures up.
Bleak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bleak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bleak working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bleak throws a strike but Panic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Bleak throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Panic escapes and throws Bleak's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Bleak looking for a sweep but Panic has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Panic manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bleak to take his back!
Bleak tries to break free.
Bleak breaks Panic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Bleak makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Panic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bleak puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Panic moves into full guard.
Bleak throws a strike but Panic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bleak wants to control but Panic passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Bleak actively working from the bottom here.
Bleak is looking to improve his position.
Bleak is looking to control Panic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bleak avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Satanic Panic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##TD2#
Bleak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Panic sprawls well initially but Bleak persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bleak working over Panic with some ground and pound. Panic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Panic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Panic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bleak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bleak's back!
Bleak rolls, trying to escape but Panic keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Bleak tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Panic has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Bleak is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Satanic Panic!
Satanic Panic retains his lightweight title!
Satanic Panic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 72 - Bleak vs Panic
Date: Sep 13, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Panic. Bleak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panic misses with a straight right.
Panic missing with a left hand there. Bleak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bleak sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD#
Bleak gets a takedown into half guard.
Bleak is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Panic trying to hold on to Bleak's head to control him but Bleak postures up.
Panic wants to improve his position but Bleak is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bleak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bleak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bleak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Bleak wants to control but Panic is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bleak working over Panic with some ground and pound. Panic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bleak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Panic's head.
Panic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bleak scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bleak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Panic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bleak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Panic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bleak working the head and body with strikes.
Panic is not content to let Bleak control the position.#SUB#
Bleak wants to work for an arm triangle but Panic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2##SUB#
Panic is defending against the submission attempts here by Bleak.
We've been hearing that Bleak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bleak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Bleak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Panic is refusing to be controlled, as Bleak sits in half guard.
Bleak stalling.
Panic wants to control but Bleak is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but Panic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bleak working the head and body with strikes.
Bleak wants to pass to mount but Panic is defending the position.
Panic is staying active underneath Bleak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bleak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bleak wants to take a breather but Panic is having none of it.
Bleak is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Panic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Bleak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bleak advances to half guard.
Panic wants to improve his position but Bleak is controlling well.
Bleak working Panic over with strikes.
Bleak is pressing down on Panic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Panic is holding on for now.
Bleak moves nicely into side control.
Bleak wants to control for a moment but Panic uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panic is looking for a sweep. Bleak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Panic wants to land a leg kick but Bleak is out of range.
Panic misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Bleak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bleak.
Panic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Panic preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bleak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Panic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle here but Panic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Panic moves into full mount!
Bleak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panic can do to turn this around?#T1#
Bleak is trying to escape the mount.
Bleak regains half guard.
Bleak wants to control but Panic is keeping busy.
Bleak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bleak gets full guard.#SUB#
Bleak looking for subs off his back but Panic has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Bleak is not content to let Panic control the position.#SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bleak gets full guard.
Panic preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bleak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle here but Panic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Bleak looks to move to half guard but instead Panic has passed into mount! Damn!
Bleak is working to get back to half guard.
Bleak is squirming around, avoiding Panic's attempts to control the action.
Bleak is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.
Panic trying to control but Bleak is having none of it. #T4#
Panic prevents Bleak from getting the reversal.
Panic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bleak is working to get back to half guard.
Bleak wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
You can see the frustration on Bleak's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panic is trying to stick to Bleak's back but Bleak is turning into Panic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Panic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bleak.
Bleak postures up and lands a big shot to Panic's brow. #SUB2#
Panic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Satanic Panic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Panic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bleak lands a glancing blow to the side of Panic's head.
Bleak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Panic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Bleak.
Bleak feinted with a counter takedown.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Panic but Panic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Panic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Satanic Panic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bleak throws a poor cross that misses
and Panic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bleak thinking.
Bleak fails with the takedown
and Panic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Panic throws an off balance right hand
and Bleak counters with a nice body shot.
Panic misses with a straight right.
Panic misses with a hook.
Bleak checks a leg kick.
Bleak lands a lovely overhand right.
Bleak misses with a wild body shot.
Panic throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Panic works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Panic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bleak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bleak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Panic working for a triangle but Bleak defends it easily. #T2#
Bleak slips nicely into half guard.
Bleak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Darsin Bleak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bleak working over Panic with some ground and pound. Panic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Panic is staying active underneath Bleak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bleak slips a nice elbow through Panic's hands, connecting with Panic's forehead.
Bleak passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Panic!
Bleak lands a big shot there that rocks Panic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Panic sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but Panic defending well.
Panic gets full guard.
Bleak trying to control but Panic is working from the bottom.
Bleak throws a strike but Panic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bleak keeping moving, preventing Panic from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bleak throws his legs up looking for a submission but Panic uses it to pass to side control.
Panic trying to control the action but Bleak is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bleak regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Panic in particular looking to stall.
Panic trying to mount his opponent but Bleak defends it.
Bleak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Panic advances to half guard. #SUB#
Bleak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bleak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Satanic Panic just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Panic tries to land a front kick but Bleak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Panic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bleak.
Panic's corner calls for a 1-2. Panic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Panic tries to land a front kick but Bleak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Panic throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bleak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Bleak.
Bleak trying to control from Panic's half guard. Panic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bleak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panic's guard.
Panic is trying to get back to full guard.
Bleak slips a nice elbow through Panic's hands, connecting with Panic's forehead.
Panic is looking to improve his position. #T1##SUB#
Bleak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Panic defends it well.
Panic taking some punishment here, with Bleak in his half guard.
Bleak winds up and cracks Panic with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Bleak is working for a kimura but Panic is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Bleak there.
Panic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bleak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Bleak postures up and lands a big shot to Panic's brow. #SUB2#
Panic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bleak is aware though and is defending well.
Bleak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Panic's head.
Panic wants to sweep here but Bleak controlling him for the moment.
Bleak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Panic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bleak's guard. #REVB#
Bleak keeping full guard, as Panic tries to pass.
Bleak looking for a sweep. Not yet Bleak, not yet.
Bleak is looking to sweep but instead, Panic has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Bleak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panic pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Bleak looking for subs from the bottom but Panic mounts him!
Panic wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bleak tries to improve his position but instead Panic has taken his back! #SUB2#
Bleak defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Panic is hanging on to Bleak's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Panic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bleak knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bleak for a finish. #T4#
Bleak rolls, trying to escape but Panic keeps control of the position.
Bleak trying to control the action but Panic just sinks the hooks in.
Bleak tries to roll but Panic sticks to his back.
Bleak rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Panic wants to pass the guard but Bleak is defending well.
Panic keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Satanic Panic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bleak lands an overhand right.
Bleak ducks right into an uppercut from Panic.
Panic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bleak.
Bleak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Panic circles away.
Panic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bleak moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Bleak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Panic.
Bleak slips a jab from Panic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak ducks under a wild hook from Panic.
Panic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bleak moves away.
Bleak throwing a counter right hand but Panic manages to avoid it.
Panic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panic lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
A shot to the body from Bleak misses
and Panic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bleak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bleak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Panic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bleak tries to move into range but Panic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Panic defending well as Bleak loads up on a big left hand.
Panic scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Panic as Bleak shoots in.
Bleak doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Panic counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bleak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panic moves away.
A low kick from Panic is predictable there
and Bleak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darsin Bleak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Panic misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Panic wants to control from the top but Bleak keeps moving.
Panic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Bleak has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Panic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bleak.
Panic tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bleak's legs. #T3#
Bleak is trying to control Panic's posture but Panic avoids it.
Bleak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panic is looking to take a break and control but Bleak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Panic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bleak haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bleak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Panic's best efforts.#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.
Bleak tries to roll over but Panic keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back.
Panic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Panic tries to pass to full mount but Bleak defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Satanic Panic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bleak tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Satanic Panic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Panic 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Satanic Panic!
Satanic Panic is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Satanic Panic 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: BB 66 - Bleak vs Okafor
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bleak.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Bleak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bleak fails with the takedown.
Bleak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Bleak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bleak tries to counter with a takedown but Okafor is quick to defend against it.
Bleak drops his hands momentarily and Okafor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Okafor gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Bleak controls his hands. #TD#
Bleak is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Okafor can't fight it off and eventually Bleak manages to take the fight to the floor. Okafor looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bleak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bleak's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Okafor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okafor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Okafor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bleak defends well.
Bleak working some strikes from top position.
Bleak throwing strikes from guard but Okafor blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Okafor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okafor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bleak is one step ahead there.
Bleak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Okafor's head.#T2#
Okafor keeping moving, preventing Bleak from controlling successfully.
Bleak 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.
Bleak passes into half guard.
Okafor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bleak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Okafor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Okafor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Okafor.
Bleak cracks Okafor with a solid left hand.
Okafor keeping moving, preventing Bleak from controlling successfully.
Okafor is trying to keep Bleak in close.
Bleak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Bleak scoring with punches and elbows.
Okafor is not content to let Bleak control the position. #SUB#
Bleak tries for a kimura but Okafor is defending well. #SUB#
Bleak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bleak lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Okafor down. #T4#
Okafor is trying to improve his position.
Bleak scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okafor is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Bleak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bleak working the head with strikes.
Okafor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Bleak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bleak wants to control but Okafor is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bleak swings around for an armbar but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bleak's guard.#SUB#
Bleak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle here but Okafor uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Okafor as he connects with a hook.
Bleak looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Okafor scores with a jab.
Bleak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bleak or perhaps it was just good defense by Okafor, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Bleak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Bleak.
Okafor throws a leg kick which misses Bleak's front leg but catches the back leg as Bleak tries to avoid it.
Sunshine Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okafor has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T1#
Okafor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sunshine Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okafor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bleak.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bleak was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Bleak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Bleak misses its target.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Bleak moved out of range.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown but Okafor shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bleak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sunshine Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Bleak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okafor can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Bleak.
Bleak throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor tries to counter with a clinch but Bleak shakes him off and moves away.
Bleak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Bleak misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okafor, as that shot connected.
Okafor is looking to clinch.
Okafor connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bleak.
Bleak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Okafor cracks a nice hook into Bleak's ribs.
Okafor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bleak takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Bleak misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Bleak blocks a jab.
Bleak attempts a counter takedown but Okafor avoids it well and moves away.
Okafor jabs at Bleak's body.
Okafor moves forwards but Bleak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okafor misses with the body kick#TD#
and Bleak counters with a single leg into guard. Okafor didn't expect that.
Bleak lands a couple of elbows.
Okafor keeping full guard, as Bleak tries to pass.
Okafor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bleak manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bleak is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Okafor has his hands clasped together but Bleak extends and breaks Okafor's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bleak.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Darsin Bleak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: BB 55 - Bleak vs Land 2
Date: Jun 14, 2022

#R1#
Bleak throws a lazy uppercut
letting Land counter with a right hand.
Land walks into a stiff left hand from Bleak.
A combination from Land does no damage.
Bleak throws a shot from downtown. Land moves away and avoids it.
Bleak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Land.
Darsin Bleak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bleak fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak defending well as Land loads up on a big left hand.
Land slaps away a takedown attempt from Bleak, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Land, right into the meat of the thigh.
Land throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bleak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bleak tests Land's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Land ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Land lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bleak ducks under a wild hook from Land.
Bleak lands a slapping body shot.
Zee Land is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Bleak throws a shot from downtown. Land moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Land! But no joy.
Bleak throws a right hand that misses
and Land counters with an inside leg kick.
Land walks into a straight right hand from Bleak.
A combination from Land does no damage.
Land moves out of range as Bleak strikes.
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!#TD#
Bleak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Land did well to prevent Bleak getting side control.
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.
Bleak trying to control from half guard but Land is working away. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a kimura here.
Land regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Land 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Land holds on and takes a little breather.
Land is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bleak looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Land looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bleak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bleak passes Land's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bleak trying to mount his opponent but Land defends it.
Land is trying to get back to full guard.
Bleak is stalling here. Land is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bleak seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Land has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bleak sneaks back into half guard.
Bleak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bleak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Land defends it easily.
Land pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bleak is keeping the position for now.
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 Darsin Bleak will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bleak misses with a takedown
and Land counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bleak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Land defends well and Bleak ends up having to push Land into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Bleak manages to break the clinch.
Bleak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD2#
Land lands a big head kick that sends Bleak tumbling to the mat! Land takes a step backwards and waves Bleak back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bleak is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Darsin Bleak has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Land throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Bleak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Bleak misses.
Bleak seems to have got his legs back now.
Bleak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Land has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Land fails to land with a series of punches.
Land throws a looping overhand right but Bleak ducks down to avoid it.
Zee Land seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Bleak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bleak throws a hook but Land avoids it easily.
Bleak ducks right into an uppercut from Land.
Land throws the left hand but Bleak avoids the punch easily.
Bleak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bleak moves away from the strike by Land.
Bleak is looking to counter punch.
Land uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bleak.
Land doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Bleak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Land doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
A jab from Land misses.
Bleak tries for a takedown but Land circles away easily
and Land counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Bleak.
Bleak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Land throws out the jab.
Land lands a really nice looking cross but Bleak seems unphased.
Land avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Land uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bleak has time to react.#T3#
Land leaves Bleak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bleak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for Land, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bleak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Land swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Bleak counter with a right hand. #TD#
Bleak closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Land taking some punishment here, with Bleak in his half guard.
Darsin Bleak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Bleak there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bleak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bleak lands a nice short elbow.
Bleak slips a nice elbow through Land's hands, connecting with Land's forehead.
Bleak works his foot free and advances to mount.
Land sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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 Darsin Bleak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darsin Bleak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Land tries to land a leg kick but Bleak saw it coming and moves away.
Land cracks Bleak with an open hand slap.
Land misses with an uppercut
and Bleak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Land throws a jab when Bleak was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Land. No joy for Bleak on that attempt.
Land throws out a counter right but Bleak avoids it with no problem.
Bleak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak throws a hook to the side of Land's head but Land sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bleak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Land looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bleak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Land looks to land a right hand but Bleak moved out of range.
Land will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Land waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bleak.
Bleak feinted with a counter takedown.
Bleak dodges the punch combination from Land.
Bleak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bleak blocks a low kick nicely.
Bleak throwing a counter right hand but Land manages to avoid it.#T2#
Bleak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Bleak feints and as Land raises his hands in defense, Bleak changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bleak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Land takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Land sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Land trying to control from the bottom.
Bleak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Land does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Land is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Bleak is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Land moves into full guard.
Land wants to sweep but no luck.
Bleak trying to control the position from guard on top but Land is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bleak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bleak sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bleak pushing down on Land's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bleak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Bleak trying to mount his opponent but Land defends it.
Bleak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Land defending well though.
Bleak lands strikes from half guard.
Bleak passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bleak cracks Land with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bleak landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Land working to try and regain half guard.
Land takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Darsin Bleak's cut.
That's time! Bleak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
A big right from Bleak misses.
Land takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bleak throws an overhand right that lands on Land's shoulder, as Land tries to avoid the shot.
Land tries a quick counter leg kick but Bleak is wise to it.
Land falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bleak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Land moves away from the strike by Bleak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bleak looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Land!
Bleak scoring with punches from side control.
Land has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Bleak working away.
You can see the frustration on Land's face as Bleak controls the position.
Land is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bleak's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Land wants to get back to full guard.
Bleak 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.
Bleak drops an elbow to the side of Land's head.
Bleak is stalling here. Land is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bleak seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Land has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bleak struggling a bit here.
Bleak is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Bleak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Land working over Bleak with some ground and pound. Bleak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bleak is looking for a sweep. Land is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bleak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Land pulls his head out easily.
Bleak is pressing down on Land's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bleak wants to sweep but no luck.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Land connects with a couple of short punches.
Land stands up over Bleak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Land landing some decent shots from guard.
Land content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Land defends well.#SUB#
Bleak looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Land has picked Bleak up and slammed him! Bleak can't keep hold of the triangle and Land manages to pass to side control!
Bleak is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Land wants to control but Bleak is keeping him busy.
Bleak takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bleak is looking for a sweep.
Land is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bleak's shoulder. That is not cool.
Land works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Land wants to get back to full guard.
Land taking some punishment here, with Bleak in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak had his way with Zee Land in that round.
The cut man is working on Darsin Bleak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Land keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Land is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zee Land has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bleak scores with a nice strike.
Bleak 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.
Bleak scores with a nice head shot.
Bleak looks to land a left hand but Land moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Land on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bleak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Land.#T1#
Bleak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bleak tries for a takedown but Land sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Land is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Land swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bleak.
Land misses with a left hand
and Bleak counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Bleak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Land did well to prevent Bleak getting side control.
Ground and pound from Bleak.
Bleak trying to control from Land's half guard. Land has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bleak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Darsin Bleak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bleak trying to control the position from guard on top but Land is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bleak postures up. #SUB2#
Land looking for a guillotine here but Bleak defends easily.
Bleak 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. #T3#
Land looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Land keeping full guard, as Bleak tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bleak throws a right hand that misses
and Land makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#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.
Bleak throws a body punch but Land moves out of range.
Land feints a counter leg kick.
Bleak slips under a jab from Land.
Land thows a leg kick but Bleak checks it #TD#
and Bleak counters with a takedown into side control.
Bleak trying to control the action but Land is working from the bottom.
Bleak remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darsin Bleak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bleak, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Darsin Bleak!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Darsin Bleak!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Darsin Bleak!

Darsin Bleak wins by unanimous decision!
Darsin Bleak retains his lightweight title!
Darsin Bleak was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BB 49 - Gracie vs Bleak
Date: May 16, 2022

#R1#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Bleak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bleak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bleak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bleak lands a lovely overhand right.
Bleak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Bleak circles away.
Bleak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Bleak misses its intended target.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Bleak pushes him off.
Bleak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bleak 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.
Bleak just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bleak sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Bleak.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bleak.
Bleak scores with a punch to the head.
Bleak misses with a body shot #TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half 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!
Bleak tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T1#
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bleak for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie prevents Bleak from improving his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bleak is still trying to improve position.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie continues to stall.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bleak trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie'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.
Bleak is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Bleak tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Bleak really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Bleak regains half guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bleak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back.
Bleak is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bleak is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bleak avoid being mounted?
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Bleak defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
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 Renoa Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bleak thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bleak throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bleak's guard.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Bleak's brow.
Bleak looking for a sweep. Not yet Bleak, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bleak is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Bleak is controlling Gracie's posture.#T1##SUB2#
Bleak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Renoa Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bleak is trying to keep Gracie in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bleak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bleak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bleak misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Bleak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Bleak throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bleak!
Bleak is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bleak keeps working.
Gracie cracks Bleak with a big right hand but Bleak just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gracie is putting a hurting on Bleak here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleak tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie lands a few punches from side control.
Gracie scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Gracie lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control the action but Bleak is working from the bottom.
Bleak tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie trying to control the position but Bleak is working away.
Bleak regains half guard.
Bleak is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Bleak is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie 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.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bleak wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie passes to side control.
Gracie takes a little break here. Bleak wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bleak is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bleak is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renoa Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Gracie avoids the body shot from Bleak.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Bleak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bleak can do to turn this around?
Bleak lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Bleak misses with the body kick#TD#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie passes Bleak's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Bleak is working away.
Nice strikes from Gracie there. #T1#
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Bleak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Bleak is not content to let Gracie control the position.#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.
Bleak tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie trying to control the action but Bleak is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bleak wants to get back to full guard.
Bleak is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Bleak.
Bleak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Bleak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Bleak avoids them all with ease.
Bleak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Bleak just misses with a punch to the body.
Bleak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
A big left from Bleak misses.
Bleak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bleak misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Bleak.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Bleak controls the action.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gracie presses Bleak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bleak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4##TD#
Gracie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleak being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie scoring with some ground and pound.
Gracie won't allow Bleak to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bleak working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Bleak wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renoa Gracie clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Bleak throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bleak throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bleak. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bleak. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bleak misses with a looping left.#CL#
Gracie darts in and clinches Bleak up against the cage.
Bleak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gracie prevents it.
Bleak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
I was talking to Gracie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Bleak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bleak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bleak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Renoa Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darsin Bleak.#TD#
Gracie has hold of one of Bleak's legs. Bleak is fighting the takedown attempt but Gracie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bleak is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Bleak wants to control but Gracie passes easily into half guard.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Bleak defends it.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Bleak is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bleak is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bleak trying to control but Gracie postures up. #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.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Further stalling from Gracie.
Gracie is trying to control. Bleak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Bleak actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Bleak connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Bleak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darsin Bleak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bleak has time to react.
Bleak misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Bleak has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Bleak is not content to let Gracie control the position. #T4#
Bleak is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie wants to control but Bleak is keeping him busy.
Bleak is looking for a sweep.
Gracie controls the position.
Bleak can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
Bleak tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renoa Gracie had his way with Darsin Bleak in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
A big left from Gracie misses.
Bleak throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bleak tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bleak misses the jab.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Bleak breaks away and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bleak. Those never looked like landing.
Bleak throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Bleak fights it but they end up in guard.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Bleak is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bleak wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie defending well as Bleak loads up on a big left hand.
Bleak throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bleak wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie works his way into side control.
Darsin Bleak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gracie just content to control the position.
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gracie looking to control but Bleak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie prevents Bleak from getting the reversal.
Gracie with good strikes from the mount here!
Bleak is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bleak is looking to escape.
Bleak tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.#T3#
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Bleak is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bleak is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie with shots to the head and body - Bleak looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gracie lands with some strikes.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Bleak is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bleak is looking to escape.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renoa Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Renoa Gracie!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Renoa Gracie!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Renoa Gracie!

Renoa Gracie wins by unanimous decision!
Renoa Gracie retains his featherweight title!
Renoa Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BB 37 - Abner vs Virus
Date: Mar 22, 2022

#R1#
Bleak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bleak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Bleak throws a right hand that misses
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bleak is defended easily by Jack.
Bleak tries for a takedown but Jack circles away easily
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
Bleak scores with a punch to the head.
We've been informed that Jack 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak misses with a hook
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Jack 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bleak fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bleak moves out of range as Jack strikes.
Bleak feinted with a counter takedown.
Bleak cracks Jack with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bleak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Bleak scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Bleak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jack has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bleak in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bleak tries to score with some ground and pound. Jack controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jack is trying to improve his position.
Bleak postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
Jack parries the strikes from Bleak easily there. Bleak is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jack to escape.
Bleak in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Jack's face as Bleak controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Jack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jack takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bleak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bleak working the ground and pound but Jack is defending the strikes.
Jack struggling a bit here.
Jack is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bleak connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Bleak tries to score with some ground and pound. Jack controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jack avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bleak.
Jack tries to improve position but can't.
Bleak trying to control the action but Jack is working from the bottom.
Bleak tries to score with some ground and pound. Jack controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bleak looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jack is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Bleak seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bleak lands some shots froms side control.
Bleak working away.#T4#
Bleak throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bleak working the ground and pound but Jack is defending the strikes.
Bleak throws a strike aimed at the side of Jack's head but Jack avoids it well.
Bleak 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.
Bleak in side control, throwing shots but Jack defends.
Bleak throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jack tries to buck Bleak off but Bleak is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Bleak seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bleak remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jack is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bleak's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bleak passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jack!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jack stuffs the takedown attempt from Bleak. Bleak gets slowly back to his feet.
Bleak fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Jack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Jack as Bleak shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bleak sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jack lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bleak throws an off balance right hand
letting Jack counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Darsin Bleak has been cut.
Bleak throws an off balance right hand
and Jack counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bleak ducks under a wild hook from Jack.#T1#
Bleak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jack.
Bleak throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jack counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bleak.
Jack is trying to counter with his kicks.
A leg kick checked by Bleak.
Mustang Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jack misses with a straight right.
Bleak misses with a straight left.
Bleak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Bleak. #T2#
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Bleak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bleak working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jack's thigh. Jack counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jack 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bleak wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
Bleak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bleak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bleak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jack can do to turn this around?#T3#
Jack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bleak wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
Jack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bleak is one step ahead there.
Bleak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jack is controlling Bleak's posture.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Bleak from controlling successfully.
Jack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bleak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bleak slips a straight right by Jack.
Jack works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bleak works the jab nicely.
Darsin Bleak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack misses the jab.
Bleak shoots in looking for a takedown but Jack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bleak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jack throws a big shot that misses.
Bleak feinted with a counter takedown.
Jack tries to land a leg kick but Bleak saw it coming and moves away.
Bleak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jack sprawls and moves away.
Jack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bleak checks it well.
Bleak has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jack.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustang Jack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darsin Bleak's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Bleak misses with a left hand
and Jack counters with a nice body kick.
Jack's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bleak under the eye.
Bleak thuds a left hand into Jack's body.
Jack throws a low kick but Bleak moves out of range easily.
Bleak misses with a body shot.
Jack fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Bleak.
Mustang Jack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jack shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack scores with a push kick.
Jack loads up on a big right hand but Bleak slips the punch.
Bleak darts in looking for a takedown but Jack gets double underhooks and turns Bleak into the cage.
Jack let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#BC2#
Jack manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Bleak misses with a left hand
and Bleak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Bleak is rocked!
Bleak dives in and grabs Jack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jack pushes down on Bleak's head and hops out.
Oh Bleak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bleak misses with a wild body shot.
Bleak seems to have got his legs back now.
Jack misses with a straight left.
Bleak doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Jack counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bleak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bleak's corner calls for a 1-2. Bleak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jack changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bleak misses with a takedown attempt
and Jack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bleak's corner calls for a 1-2. Bleak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Bleak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bleak throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
Jack is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bleak with a body shot.
Bleak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Bleak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jack throws the left hand but Bleak avoids the punch easily.
Jack lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Bleak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jack regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bleak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bleak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bleak looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Bleak postures up in Jack's guard and throws a big left but Jack blocks it.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Bleak from controlling successfully.
Bleak slips nicely into half guard.
Bleak is looking to pass Jack's guard but actually Jack recovers to full guard.
Bleak throws a strike but Jack rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Bleak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jack controls the pace.#SUB#
Bleak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jack defends well.#SUB#
Jack is posturing up here but Bleak has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jack tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jack has to tap! Slick submission there by Bleak!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak retains his lightweight title!
Darsin Bleak spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: BB 28 - Bleak vs Seng
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Seng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bleak connects with a looping right hand.
Bleak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Seng moves into the clinch.
Seng stalling in the clinch but Bleak improves position.
Seng has a couple of punches blocked by Bleak. #BC2#
Seng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seng tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seng wants to stand up but Bleak is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seng utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bleak lands a couple of elbows.
Bleak trying to control the position from guard on top but Seng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seng looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Bleak postures up and lands a big shot to Seng's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak stops Seng from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bleak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bleak is looking to work some ground and pound but Seng has wrist control.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Seng is keeping the position.
Bleak throwing strikes from guard but Seng blocks nicely.
Bleak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seng is keeping the position for now.
Seng keeping moving, preventing Bleak from controlling successfully.
Bleak 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.#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.
Seng wants to stand and escape but Bleak is having none of it.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Seng is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bleak chips away with some ground and pound.
Seng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bleak looking to pass the guard.
Seng preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Seng being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keith Seng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seng lands with a hook. Bleak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Seng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##TD#
Bleak gets a takedown into half guard.
Seng is trying to stand back up but Bleak is controlling him
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Seng to regain full guard.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Seng is retaining full guard.
Bleak wants to control from the top but Seng keeps moving.
Seng can't keep his opponent in guard - Bleak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Seng wants to get back to his feet.
Bleak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Bleak is pressing down on Seng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Seng is holding on for now.
Seng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bleak controlling the action here.
Bleak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Seng knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Seng keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seng keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Seng is trying to maintain the position but Bleak is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Seng gets a clinch.
Seng blocks a body shot from Bleak. #BC2#
Seng breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Bleak shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Seng's guard.
Darsin Bleak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bleak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bleak advances position into side control!#SUB#
Bleak goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Seng rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bleak's guard! Nice work there by Seng!
Seng postures up. #SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bleak has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Seng is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bleak.#T1#
Bleak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Seng with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bleak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seng's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seng's back!
Seng turns into Bleak and is now in his guard. #SUB#
Seng avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Seng's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Bleak has an active guard here but Seng has managed to pass into half guard.
Bleak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seng can do to turn this around?
Bleak is looking for a sweep. Seng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bleak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seng pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bleak actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Bleak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bleak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bleak has a closed guard, preventing Seng from standing up.
Bleak looking for a sweep. Not yet Bleak, not yet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Bleak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seng defends it easily.#SUB#
Bleak working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Seng has passed into half guard!
Seng is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seng tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bleak controls his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keith Seng will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Seng is looking to chop away at Bleak's legs.
Bleak tries to counter with a takedown but Seng is quick to defend against it.
Bleak swats away the attempt to clinch by Seng.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seng wants to clinch.
Seng doesn't manage to clinch there - Bleak circles away.
Bleak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bleak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bleak swats away the attempt to clinch by Seng.
Bleak attempts a counter takedown but Seng avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bleak closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Seng quickly recovers to half guard.
Seng is looking to improve his position.
Bleak 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. #T1#
Bleak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bleak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bleak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bleak misses with a head shot. Seng uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bleak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Seng is retaining full guard.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses. #T2##SUB#
Bleak drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Seng dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seng is aware though and is defending well.
Bleak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seng's guard. #REVR#
Bleak advances to half guard.
Seng wants to control but Bleak is keeping busy.
Bleak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Seng tries to roll over but Bleak keeps him under control.
Bleak moves nicely into side control.
Bleak throws a strike aimed at the side of Seng's head but Seng avoids it well.#T3##SUB#
Bleak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bleak scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Seng's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bleak cracks Seng with a big right hand but Seng just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bleak working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Bleak goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Seng rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bleak's guard! Nice work there by Seng!
Bleak 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.#T4#
Seng trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bleak's guard.
Bleak wants to improve his position but instead Seng has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Bleak is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Seng is tapping! Great win for Bleak!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak retains his lightweight title!
Darsin Bleak spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: BB 20 - Bleak vs Land
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Land jabs at Bleak's body.
Bleak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Land to score with a decent uppercut.
Bleak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Land can pounce on him.
Bleak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Land misses with a wild body shot.
Bleak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bleak slips a straight right by Land.
Bleak has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Bleak bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bleak landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Land gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Land is looking for a sweep. Bleak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Land trying to control from the bottom.
Bleak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak is trying to control. Land wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bleak lands with a punch from half guard.
Bleak drops an elbow to the side of Land's head.
Land won't allow Bleak to pass to mount.
Bleak 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.#T1#
Land works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bleak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Land's guard. #SUB2#
Land looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Land is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bleak works his way into side control.
Bleak landing a few strikes.
Bleak wants to control but Land is keeping him busy.
Bleak scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Land can't do much from the bottom here.
Land has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bleak lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Land down.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bleak looks up at the clock and then as Land takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bleak smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bleak landing strikes.
Bleak working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Land is looking for a sweep.
Bleak landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Land regains half guard.#SUB2#
Land looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Land is refusing to be controlled, as Bleak sits in half guard. #SUB#
Bleak 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.
Bleak trying to mount his opponent but Land defends it. #T3#
Bleak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Land slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Land is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bleak defends well.
Bleak connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Land is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bleak is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Bleak looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Land had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bleak defends it easily.
Land keeping moving, preventing Bleak from controlling successfully.
Bleak distracts Land with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Land looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bleak is one step ahead there.
Bleak working some strikes from top position.
Bleak distracts Land with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bleak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Land swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bleak pushes down on Land's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bleak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Bleak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bleak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Land is not content to let Bleak control the position.
Land has hold of Bleak's hands but Bleak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Land is trying to control but can't.
Land is looking for a sweep. Bleak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bleak working over Land with some ground and pound. Land looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bleak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak wants to take a breather but Land is having none of it. #SUB2#
Land looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Land wants to get back to full guard.
Land wants to get back to full guard but Bleak has mounted him!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bleak cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T1#
Bleak putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Land is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bleak wants to control the pace but Land is squirming around nicely.
Darsin Bleak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bleak working the ground and pound effectively.
Bleak is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Land can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Land manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Land has hold of Bleak's hands but Bleak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bleak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bleak wants to control but Land is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bleak lands a nice short elbow.
Land is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Bleak wants to free his trapped foot but Land is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bleak 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Land looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Land is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Land is defending against the submission attempts here by Bleak. #SUB#
Bleak 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. #T3#
Land tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bleak has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bleak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Land is looking to escape.
Bleak scoring with strikes but Land is staying in there.
Bleak unloading with bombs!
Land slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Land tries to roll over but Bleak keeps him under control.#T4#
Bleak passes to side control.
Land tries to improve position but can't.
Bleak works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Land is trying to control Bleak's posture but Bleak avoids it.
Bleak working the head with strikes.
Land is looking to regain half guard here but Bleak keeps moving and retains side control.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but Land is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Land uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bleak.
Bleak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Land circles away.
Land throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Land.
Land throws a body kick that misses #TD#
so Bleak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Land has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bleak is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Land.
Land is looking to reverse the position.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but Land is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Land can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Land tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bleak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Land's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Land is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Land is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bleak pulls his head out easily.
Bleak wants to pass to mount but Land is defending the position. #SUB#
Bleak is working for a submission of some sort.
Land is trying to get back to full guard.
Land trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bleak trying to mount his opponent but Land defends it.
Land is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bleak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bleak drops an elbow to the side of Land's head.
Land wants to get back to full guard.
Bleak slips a nice elbow through Land's hands, connecting with Land's forehead.
Ground and pound from Bleak.
Land trying to control here.
Land moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bleak passes into half guard.
Land won't allow Bleak to pass to mount.
Bleak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Bleak. #T3#
Bleak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Land keeps working.
Land manages to get to full guard.
Land working a defensive guard but Bleak manages to pass into side control anyway.
Land takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Land is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bleak connects with a decent elbow.
Bleak connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Land some visible discomfort.
Bleak is chipping away with strikes.
The referee asks Bleak politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bleak prefers to stall for the moment though.
Land gets back to half guard.
Bleak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Land is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bleak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bleak's back!
Bleak wants to escape the position.
Bleak wants to control his opponent's hands but Land gets his hands free.
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!
Land is trying to stick to Bleak's back but Bleak is turning into Land. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Land's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bleak.#SUB2#
Land escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bleak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bleak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Land's head.
Land looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bleak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bleak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Land is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Land misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bleak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Land does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bleak is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Land is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bleak drops an elbow to the side of Land's head.
Bleak wants to control but Land is keeping him busy.
Bleak winds up and cracks Land with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bleak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bleak lands with a punch from half guard.
Bleak is nestled in close to Land, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Land tries to roll over but Bleak keeps him under control.
Bleak working the head and body with strikes.
Land is looking for a sweep. Bleak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Bleak is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bleak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Land can do to turn this around?
Land is looking to improve his position.
Bleak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bleak slips a nice elbow through Land's hands, connecting with Land's forehead.
Bleak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Land is looking to improve his position.
Bleak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Land with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#Land is rocked!
Bleak slows the pace down in half guard.
Land is staying active underneath Bleak, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Land moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bleak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Land's guard.
Bleak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Land is trying to get back to full guard.
Bleak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bleak passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Land!
Bleak lands a heavy elbow.
Land really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bleak working Land over with strikes here. #T3#
BOOM! Bleak connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Land is still in real trouble! Can Bleak finish him?
Land slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Land seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Land looking for submissions off his back.
Bleak passes to side control.
Bleak is chipping away with strikes.
Land is looking to reverse the position.
Bleak scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bleak lands an elbow.
Land sneaks back into half guard.
Bleak is trying to control. Land wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Land tries to roll over but Bleak keeps him under control.
Bleak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Land works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bleak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Land is keeping the position for now.
Bleak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bleak scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Land to see if he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Land on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Check out the look on Bleak's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bleak lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bleak scoring with punches from side control.
Land is looking to regain half guard here but Bleak keeps moving and retains side control.
Land can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak had his way with Zee Land in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bleak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Land counters with a stiff right hand.
Zee Land has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Land is predictable there #TD#
and Bleak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Land's guard.
Bleak passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Land looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Land is looking for a sweep. Bleak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bleak lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Land is staying active underneath Bleak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bleak is just content to waste time from the top position. Land takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bleak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Land swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bleak avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Bleak trying to control but Land is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Land had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bleak defends it easily.
Land keeping moving, preventing Bleak from controlling successfully.
Bleak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Land tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bleak advances to half guard.
Bleak working Land over with strikes. #T2#
Bleak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bleak is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Land!
Land really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bleak lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Bleak.
Bleak lands with some strikes.
Land sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bleak winds up and cracks Land with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bleak prevents Land from improving his position.
Land is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bleak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bleak's back!
Bleak manages to reverse the position and now he's in Land's guard. Nice work there by Bleak. #T3##SUB2#
Land looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bleak passes into side control.
Land is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bleak landing strikes.
Bleak landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bleak cracks Land with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bleak immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Land is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bleak!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak retains his lightweight title!
Darsin Bleak was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BB 12 - Bleak vs Mayhem
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Mayhem takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bleak as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mayhem fails to land.
Bleak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mayhem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mayhem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Bleak gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bleak works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mayhem is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bleak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bleak 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.
Bleak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mayhem is refusing to be controlled, as Bleak sits in half guard.
Mayhem told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mayhem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bleak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mayhem's head.
Mayhem throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bleak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mayhem throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bleak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mayhem's guard.
Mayhem is looking to improve his position.
Mayhem missing with punches from the bottom.
Mayhem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bleak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Mayhem punching from the bottom.
Mayhem throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bleak is trying to control. Mayhem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bleak blocks the strikes from Mayhem.
Bleak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bleak trying to control from half guard but Mayhem is working away.
Mayhem flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bleak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mayhem flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bleak is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayhem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mayhem has hold of Bleak's hands but Bleak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bleak blocks the strikes from Mayhem.
Bleak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mayhem defends it well.
Mayhem punching from the bottom. #T2#
Bleak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mayhem with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bleak works his way into full mount!
Bleak breaks from Mayhem's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak blocks Mayhem's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Bleak wants to finish this one by submission but Mayhem is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bleak.
Bleak has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bleak with good strikes from the mount here!
Bleak lands a couple of good shots and Mayhem has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Mayhem is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The referee is taking a good look at Mayhem as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bleak!
I really don't envy Mayhem right now.
Mayhem is taking damage to the body and head.
Mayhem tries to escape the position. #T3#
Bleak looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Bleak has the hooks in. Mayhem is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bleak is landing with strikes from the back.
Mayhem breaks Bleak's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bleak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Bleak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mayhem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bleak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mayhem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mayhem looking to pass the guard.
Mayhem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayhem lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bleak looking for a sweep. Not yet Bleak, not yet.
Mayhem is looking to work some ground and pound but Bleak has wrist control.#SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle but Mayhem pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Bleak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mayhem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mayhem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayhem won't allow Bleak to sweep him here.
Bleak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bleak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bleak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayhem. #SUB#
Bleak has his foot on Mayhem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mayhem works his way back into a safe position though.
Mayhem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bleak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bleak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mayhem throws a big elbow that misses.
Mayhem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mayhem working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bleak is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bleak swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayhem.#CL2#
Mayhem pushes Bleak up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bleak.
Bleak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bleak jumps guard but Mayhem turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mayhem blocks a body shot from Bleak.
A head punch on the inside from Mayhem fails to land.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayhem.
Bleak blocks an uppercut.
Mayhem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak lands a nice uppercut.
Bleak trying to control the position but instead, Mayhem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bleak into the cage.
Bleak stalling against the cage.
Bleak blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayhem. #T1#
Bleak stalling in the clinch but Mayhem improves position.
Bleak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mayhem is defending well for now.
Mayhem lands with a short shot to the head.
Mayhem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bleak can't find room to land a body shot as Mayhem controls the action.
Mayhem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bleak tries to pull guard but Mayhem forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayhem lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bleak.
Still in the clinch, Bleak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marshal Mayhem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bleak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mayhem.
Bleak tries a body shot but Mayhem blocks it.
Bleak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayhem throws a head punch that misses.
Mayhem lands with a right to the head.
Mayhem misses with a punch on the inside.
Bleak is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mayhem misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mayhem.
Bleak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Bleak breaks from the clinch.
Mayhem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bleak paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Bleak throws a hook but Mayhem blocks it.
Bleak fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Bleak shoots in and gets a takedown into Mayhem's guard.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayhem is retaining full guard.
Mayhem wants to sweep but no luck.
Mayhem trying to strike off his back.
Mayhem striking off his back but it's not causing Bleak any problems.
Mayhem throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mayhem wants to hit a sweep here but Bleak passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mayhem there!
Bleak lands a heavy elbow.
Mayhem throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bleak. What's that going to do exactly? #T3#
Mayhem in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mayhem swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bleak lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bleak landing strikes from the mount.
Bleak scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mayhem?
Mayhem working to try and regain half guard.
Darsin Bleak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bleak blocks Mayhem's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bleak in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bleak working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mayhem is wriggling around trying to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak lands a nice shot to the head.
Mayhem is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Bleak pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bleak lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mayhem hang on?#ROC#Mayhem is rocked!
Bleak working Mayhem over with strikes here.
Mayhem is still in real trouble! Can Bleak finish him?
Mayhem throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bleak. What's that going to do exactly?
Bleak lands a big shot to the head and Mayhem winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak retains his lightweight title!
Darsin Bleak thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BB 6 - Bleak vs Oosthuizen
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Oosthuizen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bleak with a nice cross.
Bleak throws out a loose jab but Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oosthuizen wants to counter the offense by Bleak and move into the clinch position.
Bleak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oosthuizen blocks a low kick nicely.
Bleak throws a poor cross that misses
and Oosthuizen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bleak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oosthuizen is fending him off so far but Bleak persists. Nope, Oosthuizen circles away and we're back to standing.
Oosthuizen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bleak looks to land a right hand but Oosthuizen moved out of range.
Bleak throws a leg kick but Oosthuizen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oosthuizen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oosthuizen checks a low kick from Bleak.
Oosthuizen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bleak misses the shot to the body.
Oosthuizen blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Bleak tries for a takedown but Oosthuizen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bleak misses with a body punch
and Oosthuizen counters with a straight right hand.
Bleak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oosthuizen s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bleak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bleak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oosthuizen 's head backwards.
Oosthuizen checks a leg kick.
Oosthuizen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oosthuizen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Bleak shoots in and bounces Oosthuizen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Oosthuizen wants to sweep here but Bleak controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Bleak throws an elbow that misses. Oosthuizen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bleak's guard. Nice move by Oosthuizen !#REVB#
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!#SUB#
Bleak has an active guard here but Oosthuizen has managed to pass into half guard.
Oosthuizen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Bleak looking for submissions off his back.
Oosthuizen trying to control the pace. #T3#
Oosthuizen uses his free foot to push down on Bleak's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bleak.
Bleak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bleak tries to hold on but Oosthuizen postures up.
Bleak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oosthuizen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bleak is looking to escape. #T4#
Bleak wants to control but Oosthuizen is having none of it.
Bleak is desperately trying to improve his position but Oosthuizen has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.
Bleak wants to hold on but Oosthuizen pushes him away.
Bleak tries to reverse the position but Oosthuizen maintains control.
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 Darsin Bleak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Oosthuizen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bleak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bleak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Darsin Bleak is winning the standup battle so far.
Bleak cracks Oosthuizen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bleak throws a chopping leg kick but Oosthuizen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oosthuizen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Bleak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oosthuizen was covering up waiting for the punch and Bleak finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oosthuizen is controlling Bleak's posture.
Bleak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oosthuizen can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oosthuizen wants to stand but Bleak is controlling the position.
Bleak trying to control but Oosthuizen is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bleak throwing strikes but missing.
Bleak passes Oosthuizen 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oosthuizen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bleak.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but Oosthuizen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bleak throwing shots but Oosthuizen is blocking nicely.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but Oosthuizen defending well.
Bleak passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Oosthuizen !
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bleak throwing strikes here but Oosthuizen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bleak scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oosthuizen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bleak.
Bleak thowing shots but they're missing.
Oosthuizen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bleak.
Bleak punching from mount but Oosthuizen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bleak thowing shots but they're missing.
Oosthuizen tries to hold on but Bleak postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bleak throwing strikes here but Oosthuizen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
A nice elbow there by Bleak.
Oosthuizen manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Bleak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oosthuizen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bleak not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES2#
Oosthuizen has one foot on Bleak's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bleak misses with a takedown
and Oosthuizen counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Oosthuizen misses.
Oosthuizen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darsin Bleak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Bleak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oosthuizen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bleak.
Oosthuizen misses the jab.
Bleak tries to counter with a takedown but Oosthuizen is quick to defend against it.
Oosthuizen 's coach down at Bear Jew's social club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Oosthuizen 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bleak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oosthuizen under the eye.
Bleak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bleak connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Oosthuizen misses the target.
Bleak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oosthuizen is out of range and Bleak settles back down.
Oosthuizen throws out a counter right but Bleak avoids it with no problem.
Bleak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oosthuizen is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oosthuizen ! But no joy.#TD#
Bleak dives in and scores a takedown into Oosthuizen 's guard.
Bleak advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Bleak.
Bleak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bleak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oosthuizen 's waist but Oosthuizen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bleak off to one side.
Bleak walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Oosthuizen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bleak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Oosthuizen to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bleak is defended easily by Oosthuizen .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Oosthuizen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bleak to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Oosthuizen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bleak manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bleak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Oosthuizen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bleak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oosthuizen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bleak postures up in Oosthuizen 's guard and throws a big left but Oosthuizen blocks it.
Bleak works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Bleak with the ground and pound but Oosthuizen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bleak trying to control but Oosthuizen is working from the bottom.
Bleak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bleak connects with a couple of short punches.
Oosthuizen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bleak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Darsin Bleak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bleak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Bleak throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Oosthuizen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bleak wants to control but Oosthuizen is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bleak is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Oosthuizen is trying to escape and Bleak transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Oosthuizen is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bleak! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak retains his lightweight title!
Darsin Bleak seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BLAZE IT UP! 3
Date: Sep 14, 2021

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bleak or perhaps it was just good defense by MacManus, which made it look bad.
MacManus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bleak manages to avoid it.
Bleak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacManus avoids it really well and circles away.
MacManus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
MacManus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bleak clobbers MacManus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
MacManus feints and as Bleak raises his hands in defense, MacManus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bleak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacManus defends well.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing MacManus from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bleak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacManus defends it easily.
Bleak 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.#T1#
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bleak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Bleak'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.
MacManus is in close to Bleak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bleak tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle but MacManus pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Bleak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing MacManus from controlling successfully.
Bleak wants to sweep here but MacManus controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacManus stands up over Bleak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bleak looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacManus is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bleak working for submissions but it's allowed MacManus to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bleak is trying to maintain the position but MacManus is very close to passing his half guard.
MacManus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bleak trying to control from the bottom.
Bleak is staying active underneath MacManus, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
MacManus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bleak is just riding it out for now. MacManus eventually gives up the hold.
MacManus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Bleak actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
MacManus is controlling the pace.
MacManus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
MacManus prevents Bleak from improving his position.
MacManus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacManus connects with a nice short shot to Bleak's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacManus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacManus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bleak is looking to improve his position.
Bleak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane MacManus dominated that round.
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#
MacManus loads up on a big right hand but Bleak slips the punch.
Bleak digs a good hook to MacManus's body. #TD#
MacManus gets caught flat footed, as Bleak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
MacManus pulls Bleak in to control the position.
Bleak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bleak is in close to MacManus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shane MacManus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bleak wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.
MacManus wants to hit a sweep here but Bleak passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacManus there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bleak avoids the attempt from MacManus to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak looking to control but MacManus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacManus wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bleak. #T1#
Bleak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns MacManus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
MacManus working to try and regain half guard.
Bleak tries to control but MacManus wriggling away.
MacManus controls the position.
MacManus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bleak working away from the top, dropping strikes.
MacManus wants to control but Bleak is having none of it.
MacManus really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
MacManus wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bleak.
MacManus tries to lock up and control but Bleak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bleak looking to land elbow strikes but MacManus uses the position to regain half guard.
Bleak tries to pass to full mount but MacManus defends it.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but MacManus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bleak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
MacManus is looking for a sweep. Bleak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacManus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bleak.
Bleak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacManus's head. #T3#
MacManus won't allow Bleak to pass to mount.
MacManus is looking to improve his position.
Bleak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacManus can do to turn this around?
Bleak is thwarting MacManus's attempts to control the position.
MacManus taking some punishment here, with Bleak in his half guard.
Bleak prevents MacManus from improving his position.
Bleak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bleak tries to pass to full mount but MacManus defends it.
Bleak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bleak is pressing down on MacManus's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacManus is holding on for now.
Bleak wants to take a breather but MacManus is having none of it.
MacManus manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Bleak stands up over MacManus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacManus pulls Bleak in to control the position.
Bleak with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacManus can't keep his opponent in guard - Bleak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacManus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bleak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
MacManus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak thows a huge punch but MacManus dodges it nicely.
Bleak working MacManus over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Bleak misses the shot to the body.
MacManus misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Bleak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacManus is trying to defend but Bleak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
MacManus taking some punishment here, with Bleak in his half guard.
MacManus is looking to improve his position.
Bleak is controlling the pace.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but MacManus defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus is refusing to be controlled, as Bleak sits in half guard. #SUB#
Bleak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. MacManus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacManus has control of Bleak's left arm, preventing Bleak from doing any damage.
Bleak trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
Bleak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bleak forces his way into half guard.
MacManus wants to improve his position but Bleak is controlling well.
MacManus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#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.
MacManus trying to control from the bottom.
Bleak misses with a head shot. MacManus uses the momentum to regain guard.
MacManus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses.
MacManus wants to hit a sweep here but Bleak passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacManus there!
Bleak prevents MacManus from getting the reversal.
Bleak unloads with some shots from mount but MacManus bucks and avoids them well.
MacManus tries to hold on but Bleak postures up.#T3#
MacManus is trying to escape the mount.
Bleak lands with some vicious ground and pound - can MacManus hang on?
Bleak misses with a head shot.
MacManus gets back to 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. Bleak connects with a nice short shot to MacManus's temple.
Bleak is trying to control the action in half guard but MacManus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacManus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bleak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacManus has his hands on Bleak's head, controlling the position.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but MacManus is retaining full guard. #T4#
Bleak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacManus is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacManus is aware though and is defending well.
MacManus cracks Bleak with a solid left hand.
Bleak looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacManus is one step ahead there.
Bleak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bleak can't keep his opponent in guard - MacManus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Bleak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bleak throws a shot from downtown. MacManus moves away and avoids it.
Bleak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacManus is fending him off so far but Bleak persists. Nope, MacManus circles away and we're back to standing.
Bleak avoids the body shot from MacManus.
Bleak tries to counter with a takedown but MacManus is quick to defend against it.
MacManus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bleak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bleak lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Bleak.
MacManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bleak.
MacManus throws an overhand right that lands on Bleak's shoulder, as Bleak tries to avoid the shot.
Bleak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
MacManus lands a nice hook to Bleak's body. Bleak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bleak loads up on a big right hand but MacManus slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacManus.
A jab from Bleak misses.
A slow jab from Bleak misses its intended target.
Bleak jabs MacManus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacManus throws a hook to the side of Bleak's head but Bleak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
MacManus cracks Bleak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bleak throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Bleak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bleak wants to free his trapped foot but MacManus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacManus trying to control from the bottom.
MacManus wants to get back to full guard.
MacManus trying to control from the bottom.
MacManus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but MacManus is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bleak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Bleak throwing strikes from guard but MacManus blocks nicely.
MacManus 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.
MacManus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bleak preventing the sweep.
Bleak passes MacManus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacManus trying to control here.
MacManus is looking for a sweep. Bleak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacManus is trying is best to control the position here.
Bleak tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacManus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
MacManus wants to improve his position but Bleak is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacManus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bleak. #T3#
MacManus is looking to control Bleak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacManus avoid being mounted?
Bleak tries to pass to full mount but MacManus defends it.
MacManus is looking to improve his position.
MacManus is still trying to improve position.
Bleak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MacManus is looking to improve his position.
MacManus keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Bleak wants to work for an arm triangle but MacManus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacManus is trying to maintain the position but Bleak is very close to passing his half guard.
MacManus is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bleak is staying active.
Bleak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bleak trying to mount his opponent but MacManus defends it.
Bleak has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
MacManus regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacManus keeping hold of Bleak's head, controlling as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak had his way with Shane MacManus in that round.
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. This is the final round!#R5#
MacManus closes the distance and clinches up with Bleak, looking for a takedown. MacManus pushes Bleak against the cage but Bleak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bleak misses with a looping left.
Bleak avoids the body shot from MacManus.
MacManus throws a body punch but Bleak moves out of range.
Bleak attempts a counter takedown but MacManus avoids it well and moves away.
MacManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bleak was well out of range. Poor timing from MacManus.
Bleak drops down looking for a counter takedown but MacManus sprawls and moves away.
MacManus misses the shot to the body.
Bleak throws a lazy right hand but MacManus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bleak throws the left hand but MacManus avoids the punch easily.
MacManus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bleak.
MacManus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bleak rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak misses the shot to the body.
MacManus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bleak is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
MacManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bleak was well out of range. Poor timing from MacManus.
MacManus slips a straight right by Bleak.
MacManus avoids the body shot from Bleak.
MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bleak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1##TD#
Bleak gets a double leg takedown into MacManus's guard.
MacManus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacManus is trying to keep Bleak in close.
Bleak wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses.
Bleak postures up in MacManus's guard and throws a big left but MacManus blocks it.
MacManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bleak.
Bleak postures up.
Bleak stopping the sweep attempt from MacManus.
MacManus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bleak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Bleak pushes down on MacManus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacManus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bleak is working away from the top position though.
Bleak slips a nice elbow through MacManus's hands, connecting with MacManus's forehead.
MacManus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacManus.
Bleak pushing down on MacManus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacManus gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bleak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but MacManus is retaining full guard.
Bleak passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Bleak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacManus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bleak lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bleak throws a strike aimed at the side of MacManus's head but MacManus avoids it well.
Bleak in side control, throwing shots but MacManus defends.
Darsin Bleak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacManus is trying to improve his position.
Bleak moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacManus can't do much from the bottom here.
Bleak just content to control the position. #T4#
MacManus wants to control but Bleak postures up.
Bleak is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt MacManus will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but MacManus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacManus has one of Bleak's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bleak taking a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darsin Bleak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bleak 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Darsin Bleak!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Darsin Bleak!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Darsin Bleak!

Darsin Bleak wins by unanimous decision!
Darsin Bleak is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Darsin Bleak, 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: BLAZE IT UP! 2
Date: Aug 17, 2021

#R1#
A shot to the body from Bleak misses
and Boxer Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Boxer Jr stuns Bleak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Bleak drives through with a takedown into Boxer Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boxer Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Power Shark Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Boxer Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bleak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bleak looking to pass the guard.
Boxer Jr controlling the position.
Bleak postures up in Boxer Jr's guard and throws a big left but Boxer Jr blocks it.
Boxer Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bleak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bleak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boxer Jr's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses.
Bleak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boxer Jr wants to stand but Bleak is controlling the position.
Bleak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxer Jr is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Bleak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxer Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bleak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boxer Jr controls Bleak momentarily but Bleak frees himself.
Bleak pushes down on Boxer Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bleak prevents Boxer Jr from improving his position.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but Boxer Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bleak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bleak lands with a punch from half guard.
Bleak has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boxer Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bleak scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Boxer Jr scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bleak manages to mount him!
Boxer Jr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bleak breaks from Boxer Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#Boxer Jr is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kick Boxer Jr has been cut.
Bleak 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.
Bleak tries to push Boxer Jr's head away but Boxer Jr is holding on tight.
Bleak putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Boxer Jr is still in real trouble! Can Bleak finish him?
Bleak cracks Boxer Jr with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darsin Bleak!
Our winner, Darsin Bleak, 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: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 16
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Bleak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bleak swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bleak scores with a jab to the body.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bleak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Bleak throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Bleak.
Bleak 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bleak manages to avoid it.#TD#
Bleak scores with a takedown into Knox's guard.
Bleak passes Knox's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Knox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bleak.
Bleak is looking to advance position but Knox won't allow it.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knox has hold of Bleak's hands but Bleak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Knox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knox working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox wants to sweep but no luck.
Bleak lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Bleak passes Knox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bleak working the head and body with strikes.
Knox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Knox trying to control the position.
Bleak is working Knox over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Knox lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knox is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bleak looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
Knox with a nice head shot there.#T3##SUB#
Bleak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knox working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bleak's head.
Bleak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Knox keeping full guard, as Bleak tries to pass.
Bleak stopping the sweep attempt from Knox.#T4#
Bleak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bleak throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Knox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knox can't keep his opponent in guard - Bleak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bleak 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.
Knox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bleak scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bleak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bleak just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox scores with a jab. Bleak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Bleak slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Bleak throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bleak tries to counter with a takedown but Knox is quick to defend against it.
Bleak lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Bleak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bleak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knox pinned against the cage. Knox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Bleak throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knox as he jumps to the side.
Bleak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Bleak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Knox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bleak is working away from the top position though.
Bleak wants to pass to mount but Knox is defending the position. #T2#
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Knox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bleak.
Bleak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bleak trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Bleak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knox has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bleak is just content to waste time from the top position. Knox takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Bleak stopping the sweep attempt from Knox.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.
Darsin Bleak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bleak trying to move into half guard but instead Knox has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Bleak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Bleak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bleak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Bleak is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Bleak looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Knox has picked Bleak up and slammed him! Bleak can't keep hold of the triangle and Knox manages to pass to side control!
Bleak tries to bench press Knox off him but Knox keeps the position.
Knox trying to control the position but Bleak is working away.
Bleak tries to buck Knox off but Knox is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak is trying to control Knox's posture but Knox avoids it.
Knox working the head and body with strikes.
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 Darsin Bleak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bleak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Knox throws a body punch but Bleak moves out of range.
Bleak ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Bleak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knox circles away.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bleak throws out the jab.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Bleak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Knox is trying to defend but Bleak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bleak works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bleak throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is in a horrible position here. Bleak smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bleak working the ground and pound effectively. #T1#
Bleak scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Knox?
Bleak with good strikes from the mount here!
Bleak lands a big shot there that rocks Knox but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bleak lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Knox hang on?
Knox is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bleak lands a big elbow. #ROC#Knox is rocked!
Bleak cracks Knox with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Knox is still in real trouble! Can Bleak finish him?
Bleak 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.
Knox is desperately trying to improve his position but Bleak has a good base and remains in mount.
Bleak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
The referee warns Knox that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bleak landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bleak drops a big elbow. That's hurt Knox! More shots from Bleak and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darsin Bleak!
Our winner, Darsin Bleak, 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.
In defeat, Trane Knox stepped up to the mic, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: GC 383 Bleak vs Harling
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Bleak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harling sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harling lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harling slaps away a takedown attempt from Bleak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big right from Bleak misses.
Harling jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Darsin Bleak has been cut.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harling sprawls well. Harling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bleak gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darsin Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bleak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harling was well out of range. Poor timing from Bleak.
Bleak fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Harling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bleak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bleak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bleak moves out of range as Harling strikes.#TD#
Bleak changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harling looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bleak tries to score with some ground and pound. Harling controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bleak cracks Harling with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Bleak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harling, who protects the arm well.
Bleak throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bleak in side control, throwing shots but Harling defends. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harling has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bleak working the ground and pound but Harling is defending the strikes. #T2#
Bleak fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bleak throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Bleak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harling wants to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Bleak crashes against the mat.
Bleak sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Harling is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bleak throws a strike aimed at the side of Harling's head but Harling avoids it well.
Harling is trying to escape the position but Bleak is controlling the position.
Harling takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bleak 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.
Bleak misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Check out the look on Bleak's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bleak postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Harling dodges the ground and pound from Bleak.
Bleak in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Harling is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bleak has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Bleak goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Harling rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bleak's guard! Nice work there by Harling!
Harling throws a strike but Bleak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bleak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak prevents Harling from getting back to his feet.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Harling is retaining full guard.
Harling can't keep his opponent in guard - Bleak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bleak working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Harling wants to get back to his feet.
Bleak wants to pass to mount but Harling is defending the position.
Harling tries to kick Bleak off but Bleak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bleak thows a huge punch but Harling dodges it nicely.
Harling is trying to stand up here but Bleak is controlling him well.
Bleak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bleak is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darsin Bleak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Harling walks into a straight right hand from Bleak.
Bleak dives in for a single leg takedown but Harling sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harling throws out a counter right but Bleak avoids it with no problem.
Bleak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harling gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bleak prevents a body shot from Harling.
Bleak misses with a punch to the body.
Bleak working aggressively here.
Harling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bleaks head. #BC#
Bleak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harling throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bleak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bleak throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bleak throws an elbow that misses. Harling uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bleak's guard. Nice move by Harling!#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Harling stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Bleak throws up his legs and catches Harling in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Harling tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Bleak! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Darsin Bleak, 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.
Harald Harling spoke after the fight, saying 'You win lose, you some some.'.

Event: GC 380 McScramble vs Bleak
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Bleak dodges the punch combination from McScramble. #TD2#
Bleak closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McScramble taking a bit of punishment here - Bleak scoring with strikes.
McScramble taking a bit of punishment here - Bleak scoring with strikes.
McScramble is trying to get back to half guard.
Bleak lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McScramble is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McScramble takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McScramble defending against the ground and pound.
McScramble is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McScramble'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.
Bleak wants to lay and pray for a moment but McScramble keeps working.
McScramble is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Bleak is nestled in close to McScramble, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bleak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
McScramble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McScramble is refusing to be controlled, as Bleak sits in half guard.
Bleak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McScramble's head.
Bleak is nestled in close to McScramble, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McScramble is staying active underneath Bleak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McScramble is trying to get back to full guard.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but McScramble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McScramble manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses.
Bleak trying to control but McScramble is working from the bottom.
McScramble might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bleak chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
McScramble looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bleak has picked McScramble up and slammed him! McScramble can't keep hold of the triangle and Bleak manages to pass to side control!
McScramble really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#SUB2#
Bleak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McScramble knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Bleak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McScramble manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McScramble lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
McScramble is controlling the pace.
Bleak is looking for a sweep. McScramble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bleak moves into full guard.
McScramble won't allow Bleak to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bleak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McScramble doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McScramble manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing McScramble from controlling successfully.
McScramble trying to move into half guard but instead Bleak has managed to sweep!#REVB##T4#
McScramble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bleak is looking to work some ground and pound but McScramble has wrist control.
McScramble looking for a sweep. Not yet McScramble, not yet.
Bleak postures up and lands a big shot to McScramble's brow.
McScramble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bleak pushes down on McScramble's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Bleak is looking for a kimura but McScramble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bleak to get the leverage.
McScramble is looking to improve his position.
Bleak thows a huge punch but McScramble dodges it nicely.
Bleak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McScramble's head.
Bleak wants to pass to mount but McScramble is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McScramble throws a jab when Bleak was well out of range.
Bleak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McScramble tries to avoid it but Bleak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McScramble to the ground. McScramble escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bleak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McScramble tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bleak defends well and McScramble ends up having to push Bleak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bleak tries to throw a body punch but McScramble avoids it by throwing Bleak back against the cage. #TD2#
Bleak lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bleak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McScramble defending well though.
McScramble is in trouble now - Bleak has advanced to mount!
McScramble is in a horrible position here. Bleak smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McScramble taking shots to the head.
Bleak prevents McScramble from getting the reversal.
Bleak scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McScramble takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bleak is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McScramble is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Bleak has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McScramble's face.
McScramble is bucking up trying to escape but Bleak cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#McScramble is rocked!
Bleak is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh McScramble is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bleak lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McScramble is bucking up trying to escape but Bleak cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bleak connects with a bit shot that sees McScramble covering up! More strikes from Bleak and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bleak is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Darsin Bleak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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

#R1#
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Bleak.
Bleak works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bleak connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bleak with a couple of short strikes.
Barnes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnes is trying desperately to improve position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes wants to hold on but Bleak pushes him away.
Bleak working Barnes over with strikes here.
Bleak scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barnes?
The referee warns Barnes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bleak cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Bleak.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Bleak postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Barnes is out cold - huge knockout for Bleak!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: WPFA XLVIII: Christmas Clash 2
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1##TD#
Bleak gets a takedown into half guard.
Bleak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bleak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bleak trying to mount his opponent but Ru defends it.
Bleak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ru can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bleak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ru defending well though.
Bleak has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ru keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bleak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bleak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ru told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak is nestled in close to Ru, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ru blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bleak.
Ru is trying to stand back up but Bleak is controlling him
Bleak passes to full mount!
Bleak raining down shots from the mount!#T1#
Bleak connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ru is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
BOOM! Bleak connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Poor strikes thrown by Bleak there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak lands a big elbow.
Ru takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bleak is landing with some decent strikes but Ru is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Bleak looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bleak thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bleak thowing shots but they're missing. #T2#
Bleak punching from mount but Ru doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bleak breaks from Ru's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bleak lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bleak dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Ru is rocked!
Bleak landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ru is still in real trouble! Can Bleak finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bleak postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Ru badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Bleak around the waist but Bleak pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Bleak is the winner by TKO! Bleak jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak retains his lightweight title!
Darsin Bleak bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WPFA XLII: Estili vs Bleak
Date: Nov 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Bleak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Estili striking from half guard on the bottom.
Estili makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Estili.
Bleak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Estili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bleak is one step ahead there.
Bleak forces his way into half guard.
Bleak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Estili defending well though.
Bleak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bleak prevents Estili from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Estili knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Estili on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Estili is trying to get back to full guard.
Estili makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Estili.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bleak cracks Estili with a solid left hand.
Estili avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bleak postures up.
Estili tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bleak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Estili managing to control the position.
Estili wants to sweep here but Bleak controlling him for the moment.
Estili is working hard here to advance position.
Bleak pushing down on Estili's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bleak drops an elbow to the side of Estili's head.
Estili is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Estili throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bleak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bleak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Estili knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Bleak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Estili with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bleak prevents Estili from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estili wants to control but Bleak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Estili is trying to get back to full guard.
Estili is trying to control but can't.
Estili keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Estili is trying to get back to full guard.
Estili slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bleak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Estili manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bleak manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bleak trying to control the position.
Bleak wants to sweep here but Estili controlling him for the moment.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing Estili from controlling successfully. #T3#
Estili is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bleak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Estili lands a couple of digs.
Bleak looking for a sweep. Not yet Bleak, not yet.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing Estili from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Estili avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bleak looking for a sweep. Not yet Bleak, not yet.
Estili scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Estili postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Estili 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.
Estili is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Bleak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Estili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bleak swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Estili stopping the sweep attempt from Bleak.
Bleak keeping full guard, as Estili tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bleak working for a triangle but Estili defends it easily.
Estili chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Bleak looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Estili has picked Bleak up and slammed him! Bleak can't keep hold of the triangle and Estili manages to pass to side control!
Estili wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bleak keeps working.
Bleak manages to get back to half guard.
Bleak moves into full guard.
Estili trying to control but Bleak is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bleak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Estili doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Estili manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that round.
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#
Bleak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Estili's waist but Estili gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bleak off to one side.
Bleak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Estili tries to avoid it but Bleak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Estili to the ground. Estili escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Estili appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Estili is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD#
Estili decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Estili prevents Bleak from improving his position.
Estili drops an elbow to the side of Bleak's head.
Estili takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Estili lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bleak felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bleak manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Bleak working for a triangle but Estili defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estili lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Estili won't allow Bleak to sweep him here.
Estili wants to control from the top but Bleak keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Estili's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Estili is aware though and is defending well.
Bleak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Estili got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bleak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Estili has managed to get both his arms back between Bleak's legs - danger averted.
Estili scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bleak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Estili lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Estili got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bleak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Estili has managed to get both his arms back between Bleak's legs - danger averted.
Estili trying to control the position from guard on top but Bleak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Estili looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Estili slips nicely into half guard.
Bleak is pressing down on Estili's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing Estili from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bleak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Estili defends well.
Estili working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bleak wants to sweep but no luck.
Bleak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bleak is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Estili!
Bleak in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Estili is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bleak with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#Estili is rocked!
Estili bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Oh Estili is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Bleak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Estili seems to have got his legs back now.
Estili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bleak is one step ahead there.
Bleak is working Estili over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Estili looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Estili is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Estili 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.
Bleak is not content to let Estili control the position.
Bleak manages to get to full guard.
Estili working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Estili won't allow Bleak to sweep him here. #T4##SUB2#
Bleak pushes a forearm under Estili's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Estili is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Darsin Bleak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WPFA XL: HOWLoween Havoc 2
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleak tries for a takedown but John circles away easily
and John counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Bleak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. John sprawls well initially but Bleak persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
John is looking to escape.
John taking some punishment here, with Bleak in his half guard.
Bleak lands with a punch from half guard.
Bleak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bleak frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Bleak has isolated one of John's arms. John looking to fight him off but Bleak twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darsin Bleak!
During a confident post fight interview, Darsin Bleak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WPFA XXXVI: Pipes vs Cristos
Date: Oct 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Youngblood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bleak.
Bleak fails with the takedown.
Youngblood throws a jab but it's blocked by Bleak. #TD#
Bleak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bleak is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Bleak working for a guillotine from mount but Youngblood is in no mood to give up.
Youngblood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Youngblood has left one of his arms exposed and Bleak doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Youngblood screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darsin Bleak!
A very excited looking Darsin Bleak 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: WPFA XXXII: Fudd vs Corona
Date: Sep 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleak shoots in for a double leg but Hahn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Bleak drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bleak advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Bleak seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hahn is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WPFA XXIX: DeAngelo vs Hines
Date: Aug 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Bleak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bleak is looking to advance position but Medina won't allow it.
Well, if Bleak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Bleak wants to work for an arm triangle but Medina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Bleak seems to be working for a kimura but Medina defends the submission attempt.
Medina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bleak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medina is staying active underneath Bleak, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bleak seems to be looking for submissions.
Medina trying to control but Bleak postures up.
Bleak is keen to just control but Medina is a slippery customer.
Medina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bleak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Bleak tries to pass to full mount but Medina defends it.
Medina trying to hold on to Bleak's head to control him but Bleak postures up.
Bleak trying to control the action but Medina is working from the bottom.
Bleak wants to free his trapped foot but Medina is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bleak is keen to just control but Medina is a slippery customer.
Bleak moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Bleak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Medina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Medina takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bleak trying to control the action but Medina is working from the bottom.
Bleak passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Medina! #T2##SUB#
Bleak looking to secure an arm triangle but Medina defends it well.
Bleak looking to control but Medina is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Bleak working for a submission but Medina is keeping him at bay.
Bleak moves to the back position.
Bleak is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Medina prevents Bleak from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Bleak looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bleak tries to get the hooks in deep but Medina pushed the leg off. #T3##SUB#
Bleak is cranking Medina's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Medina! He's tightened the choke and Medina is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darsin Bleak!
After winning the bout, Darsin Bleak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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