Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 4/20 O Malley vs Otori
Date: Apr 20, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Zsofka misses #TD2#
and Weiss counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zsofka is adopting a defensive guard.
Zsofka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zsofka controlling Weiss's posture.
Zsofka'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Weiss gets to his feet - Zsofka follows without any prompting. #T1#
Zsofka throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Weiss counters with a takedown into side control.
Zsofka tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Weiss has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Baldimir Zsofka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zsofka throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Weiss decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zsofka's guard.

Zsofka is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsofka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weiss is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zsofka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zsofka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zsofka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zsofka misses with a low kick.
Zsofka cracks Weiss with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick from Zsofka misses #TD2#
and Weiss counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zsofka controlling the position.
Zsofka looking for a sweep. Not yet Zsofka, not yet.
Zsofka is looking to sweep but instead, Weiss has passed into half guard. #SU2#
Weiss decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
Weiss is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zsofka misses with the body kick#TD2#
so Weiss counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Zsofka has his feet on Weiss's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Zsofka misses the jab.
Weiss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zsofka thuds his shin into the meat of Weiss's side.
Zsofka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zsofka with a hook.#T4#
Weiss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zsofka.
Weiss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zsofka defends it well.
Zsofka with the inside leg kick.
Weiss blocks a low kick nicely.
Weiss takes one to the chin there.
Zsofka looks to land a right hand but Weiss moved out of range.
Zsofka with a nice calf kick.
Weiss avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Weiss with the counter takedown but Zsofka avoids it easily.
Zsofka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weiss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weiss ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
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 Baldimir Zsofka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zsofka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zsofka throws a head kick that misses.
Zsofka misses with an uppercut. Weiss saw that one coming.
Weiss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zsofka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weiss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zsofka.
Weiss feints the counter takedown.
Weiss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zsofka scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka tries a head kick but it misses.
Zsofka looks to score with a jab to the body but Weiss is just out of range.
Zsofka throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Weiss counters with a shoot takedown. Zsofka fights it but they end up in guard. #T1##SU2#
Weiss decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zsofka, up you get!
Zsofka throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Weiss counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Moshe Weiss has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Weiss escapes and gets back to his feet.
Zsofka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weiss feints the counter takedown.
Zsofka throws a big shot that misses.
Zsofka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Weiss tries to counter it with a takedown but Zsofka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zsofka misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Weiss counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zsofka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SU2#
Weiss decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka throws a body shot but no joy.
Weiss feints the counter takedown.
Zsofka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zsofka misses with a hook. Weiss ducked under it nicely.
Weiss moves out of range of the strikes.
Weiss ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Weiss feints the counter takedown.
Zsofka throws a low kick but Weiss moves out of range easily.
Weiss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A lazy body kick from Zsofka #TD2#
and Weiss counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Weiss stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Zsofka to get to his feet. #T3#
Weiss takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Weiss gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zsofka throws a looping overhand right but Weiss ducks down to avoid it.
Zsofka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zsofka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weiss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Weiss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zsofka to score with a decent uppercut.
Zsofka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weiss stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Zsofka throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Weiss counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zsofka won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zsofka is looking to reverse the position.
Zsofka trying to control but Weiss flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Weiss avoiding Zsofka 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Weiss.
Zsofka tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Moshe Weiss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zsofka loads up on a big right hand but Weiss slips the punch.
Weiss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zsofka throws a body shot but no joy.
Moshe Weiss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zsofka throws an overhand right that lands on Weiss's shoulder, as Weiss tries to avoid the shot.
Weiss moves out of range of the body kick from Zsofka.
Weiss with the counter takedown but Zsofka avoids it easily.
Weiss moves out of range as Zsofka strikes.
Weiss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zsofka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka wants to slow Weiss down by chopping away at his legs.
Weiss staying out of range there.
Weiss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zsofka missing with a left hand there. Weiss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weiss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Zsofka scores with a sloppy right hand. Weiss should have avoided that one.
Weiss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zsofka throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Weiss counters with a single leg into guard. Zsofka didn't expect that. #SU2#
Weiss stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Weiss slips a straight right by Zsofka.
Weiss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zsofka tries to work over Weiss's front leg with a kick but Weiss checks it.
Weiss with the counter takedown but Zsofka avoids it easily.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Weiss sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zsofka lands a body shot. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zsofka.
Weiss moves away from the strike by Zsofka.
Baldimir Zsofka is winning the standup battle so far.
Zsofka scores with a leg kick.
Weiss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weiss feints the counter takedown.
Zsofka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weiss checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weiss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weiss defending well as Zsofka loads up on a big left hand.
Zsofka connects with an inside leg kick.
Zsofka thows a leg kick but Weiss checks it #TD2#
and Weiss counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Zsofka pulls Weiss in close to prevent any damage.
Zsofka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU2#
Weiss gets to his feet - Zsofka follows without any prompting.
Zsofka misses with a head kick. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zsofka looks for the body kick but Weiss saw that one coming.
Zsofka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zsofka throws a nice looking combination but Weiss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weiss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zsofka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Weiss checks it well.
Weiss feints the counter takedown.
Weiss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zsofka throws a low kick but Weiss moves out of range easily.
And Weiss tries to counter it with a takedown but Zsofka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zsofka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Weiss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zsofka defends it well.
Zsofka tries to work over Weiss's front leg with a kick but Weiss checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baldimir Zsofka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zsofka 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baldimir Zsofka!
A very excited looking Baldimir Zsofka 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: DMMA 177 Pinkman vs OMalley 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Lacplesis misses with a low kick.
Zsofka slips under a jab from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zsofka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lacplesis on the side of the head.
Zsofka's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zsofka's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zsofka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lacplesis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lacplesis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zsofka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacplesis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zsofka cracks Lacplesis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zsofka manages to avoid it.
Zsofka throws a low kick, looking for Lacplesis's leg but Lacplesis calmly moves out of range.
Zsofka checks a leg kick.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Zsofka is just out of range.
Lacplesis defending well as Zsofka loads up on a big left hand.
Zsofka throws a poor cross that misses
and Lacplesis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis missing with a left hand there. Zsofka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zsofka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Zsofka with a nice calf kick.
Lacplesis throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Zsofka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacplesis lands a lovely overhand right.
Lacplesis lands with a cross.
Zsofka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lacplesis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zsofka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lacplesis on the side of the head.
Lacplesis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.
Lacplesis misses with a hook
and Zsofka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zsofka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zsofka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lacplesis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lacplesis misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zsofka throws out a powerful jab.
Zsofka lands a jab to Lacplesis's midsection.
Zsofka stalks Lacplesis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lacplesis's face. Lacplesis staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Lacplesis throws a jab when Zsofka was well out of range.
Lacplesis misses with a lunging right hand
and Zsofka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zsofka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lacplesis with the inside leg kick.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the side of Zsofka's head but Zsofka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zsofka throws the left hand but Lacplesis avoids the punch easily.
Lacplesis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lacplesis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zsofka ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
Lacplesis connects with a leg kick.
Zsofka throws out a loose jab but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lacplesis throws a right hand that misses
letting Zsofka counter with a right hand.
Zsofka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacplesis.
Zsofka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Zsofka throws a front kick aimed at Lacplesis's knee but Lacplesis avoids it well.
Lacplesis is looking to counter punch.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick lands for Zsofka.
Zsofka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis misses with a right hand
and Zsofka counters with a low kick, right behind Lacplesis 's knee.
Zsofka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lacplesis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lacplesis throws a nice looking combination but Zsofka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lacplesis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zsofka connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Zsofka misses the target.
Zsofka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lacplesis misses with a hook
and Zsofka counters with a stiff right hand.
Zsofka blocks a jab.
Zsofka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Lacplesis misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Lacplesis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Zsofka misses
and Lacplesis counters with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacplesis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lacplesis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zsofka momentarily.
Good leg kick by Lacplesis.
That kick from Lacplesis tenderised Zsofka's leg. Zsofka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lacplesis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zsofka misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Zsofka. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zsofka! But no joy.
Lacplesis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zsofka.
Zsofka avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
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 Humors Lacplesis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lacplesis misses with a leg kick
and Zsofka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lacplesis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zsofka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Zsofka.
Zsofka misses the shot to the body.
Zsofka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zsofka throws a lazy body kick
and Lacplesis counters with a leg kick.
A big left from Lacplesis misses.
A leg kick checked by Zsofka.
Zsofka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zsofka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Zsofka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut.
Zsofka moves out of range of the strikes.
Zsofka is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lacplesis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zsofka throws a leg kick
and Zsofka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lacplesis lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Zsofka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lacplesis can pounce on him.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut. Zsofka saw that one coming.
Lacplesis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zsofka.
Lacplesis misses with a straight right.
Zsofka avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Zsofka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lacplesis throws a lazy body kick
and Zsofka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zsofka moves out of range of the leg kick from Lacplesis.
Zsofka wants to slow Lacplesis down by chopping away at his legs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zsofka in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Zsofka throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lacplesis to counter with a crisp jab.
Zsofka moves away from the strike by Lacplesis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zsofka! But no joy.#T2#
Lacplesis throws a leg kick that misses.
Crunch! Zsofka slams his shin into Lacplesis's torso.
Nice uppercut there from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacplesis ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Zsofka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zsofka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Lacplesis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zsofka doesn't seem phased though.
A punch combination from Lacplesis misses.
Lacplesis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zsofka is looking to chop away at Lacplesis's legs. #T3#
Zsofka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacplesis.
Zsofka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zsofka. Lacplesis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zsofka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lacplesis throws a shot from downtown. Zsofka moves away and avoids it.
Zsofka flicks out a counter leg kick but Lacplesis steps away.
Lacplesis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zsofka. That did some damage!
Humors Lacplesis is winning the standup battle so far.
Zsofka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacplesis misses the target.
Zsofka throws a poor cross that misses
and Lacplesis counters with a nice uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Zsofka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lacplesis has got the better of the exchanges.
Lacplesis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zsofka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zsofka throws a low kick, looking for Lacplesis's leg but Lacplesis calmly moves out of range.
Lacplesis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zsofka momentarily.
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zsofka eats them both and turns towards Lacplesis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Baldimir Zsofka has been cut.#T4#
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!
Zsofka avoids the head kick by Lacplesis.
A nice side step and Zsofka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zsofka misses with an uppercut.
Lacplesis looks to land a right hand but Zsofka moved out of range.
Zsofka is looking for the big counter here.
Zsofka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lacplesis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zsofka tries to land a front kick but Lacplesis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lacplesis misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Zsofka.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut
and Zsofka counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacplesis throws a wild body kick that Zsofka sees coming a mile off.
Zsofka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zsofka throws a shot from downtown. Lacplesis moves away and avoids it.
Zsofka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zsofka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lacplesis is out of range and Zsofka settles back down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Humors Lacplesis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baldimir Zsofka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zsofka lands a leg kick that knocks Lacplesis off balance momentarily.
Humors Lacplesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good exchange - Lacplesis coming out on top.
Lacplesis throws an overhand right that lands on Zsofka's shoulder, as Zsofka tries to avoid the shot.
Zsofka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lacplesis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lacplesis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lacplesis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lacplesis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsofka.
Zsofka flicks out a counter leg kick but Lacplesis steps away.
Zsofka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Lacplesis checks it.
Zsofka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka misses with a low kick as Lacplesis jumps back.
Lacplesis lands with a nice body punch.
Zsofka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
An inside leg kick from Lacplesis misses. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Zsofka.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zsofka.
Zsofka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis slips under a jab from Zsofka.
Lacplesis throws out a loose jab but Zsofka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zsofka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
Lacplesis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zsofka thumps Lacplesis with a low kick.
Lacplesis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice cross by Lacplesis.
Zsofka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zsofka takes a swing at Lacplesis's ribcage but misses.
Zsofka throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lacplesis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baldimir Zsofka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A low kick from Zsofka is predictable there
and Lacplesis counters with a nice uppercut.
Zsofka moves out of range as Lacplesis strikes.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
Zsofka lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Lacplesis moved away.
Lacplesis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zsofka misses with a straight left.
Zsofka throws out a leg kick but Lacplesis moves out of range and Zsofka only half commits.
Lacplesis checks a leg kick.
Lacplesis throws a jab when Zsofka was well out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lacplesis!
Zsofka lands a body shot.
Lacplesis looks to land a left hand but Zsofka moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Zsofka tries to work over Lacplesis's front leg with a kick but Lacplesis checks it.
Lacplesis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lacplesis is looking to counter punch.
Zsofka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacplesis scores with a jab. Zsofka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lacplesis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacplesis jabs Zsofka right on the nose. Zsofka blinks but takes it well.
Zsofka throws the kick towards the body but Lacplesis avoids it.
Lacplesis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lacplesis lands with a cross.
Lacplesis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zsofka throws out the jab.
Lacplesis cracks a nice hook into Zsofka's ribs.
Lacplesis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zsofka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Zsofka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lacplesis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zsofka can do to turn this around?
Lacplesis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a sloppy head kick and Zsofka moves out of range easily.
Zsofka swings widly with a right hand
and Lacplesis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick from Lacplesis lands but Zsofka takes it in his stride.
Zsofka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis scores with a jab. Zsofka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zsofka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacplesis manages to avoid it.
Lacplesis lands with a shot to the body.
Lacplesis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zsofka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lacplesis.
Zsofka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humors Lacplesis!
After the big win, Humors Lacplesis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: BB 95 - St. Gough vs Cisse
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Zsofka misses with a straight left.
Azul closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zsofka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zsofka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azul drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zsofka defends it well.
Zsofka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Azul.
Azul throws a low kick, looking for Zsofka's leg but Zsofka calmly moves out of range.
Zsofka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Azul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka misses the jab.
Zsofka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Azul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Zsofka scores with a hook.
Azul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zsofka ducks under a wild hook from Azul.
Azul ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Azul tries a quick counter leg kick but Zsofka is wise to it.
Azul lands a jab to Zsofka's midsection.
Zsofka thuds his right hand into Azul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Azul lands a nice shot that snaps Zsofka's head back.
Zsofka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Azul misses with a wild body shot.
Azul misses with a looping right.
Zsofka scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Zsofka connects with a right hand. Azul shakes it off.
Azul misses the jab.
Zsofka 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!
Azul throws a leg kick
and Zsofka counters with a stiff right hand.
Zsofka throws a low kick but Azul avoids it.
Azul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsofka.
Zsofka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Zsofka.
Zsofka lands a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zsofka.
Azul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsofka.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azul. Zsofka does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Zsofka misses the target.#T3#
Azul misses with an uppercut
and Zsofka counters with a head kick.
Zsofka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Azul's head.
Azul closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Baldimir Zsofka has been cut.
Zsofka lands with a good body shot.
Zsofka takes one on the button.
Azul misses with an uppercut.
Zsofka throws the kick towards the body but Azul avoids it.
Azul only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Azul takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
Zsofka blocks the body kick.
Azul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Zsofka. That's going to slow Azul down. #T4#
A slow jab from Zsofka misses its intended target.
Zsofka throws an overhand right that lands on Azul's shoulder, as Azul tries to avoid the shot.
Zsofka misses with a double jab.
Zsofka throws out a loose jab but Azul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zsofka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baldimir Zsofka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Zsofka lands.
Azul blocks a leg kick.
Zsofka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zsofka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azul.
Zsofka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Azul throws a series of punches but Zsofka avoids them all with ease.
Zsofka misses with a hook. Azul ducked under it nicely.
Zsofka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Azul feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldimir Zsofka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baldimir Zsofka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab from Zsofka misses.
Zsofka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zsofka blocks a low kick nicely.
Azul ducks right into an uppercut from Zsofka.
Azul throws an off balance right hand
and Zsofka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zsofka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Azul is out of range and Zsofka settles back down.
Zsofka loads up on a big right hand but Azul slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Zsofka. That snapped Azul's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azul lands with an overhand left.
Zsofka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Zsofka throws a lazy head kick
and Azul counters with a nice uppercut.
Zsofka slips under a jab from Azul.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Azul might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zsofka has got the better of the exchanges.
Zsofka takes one to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zsofka.
Zsofka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azul digs a good hook to Zsofka's body.
Zsofka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zsofka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zsofka tries to score with a low kick but Azul moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Azul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Azul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zsofka manages to avoid it.
Zsofka throws a leg kick
and Azul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zsofka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azul can do to turn this around?
Azul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
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!
Zsofka throws a chopping leg kick but Azul manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Azul lands a jab.
Zsofka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zsofka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zsofka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baldimir Zsofka is winning the standup battle so far.
Zsofka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Azul. That did some damage!
Zsofka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Azul does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zsofka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A clash of legs there as Zsofka blocks the low kick.
Zsofka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zsofka throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Zsofka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azul.
Zsofka misses with a combination
and Azul counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Zsofka is rocked!
Azul Throws a clean left jab. Azul Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Zsofka's chin! Zsofka crumbles to the ground and Azul follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Azul!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fiore Azul!
A victorious Fiore Azul thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 91 - White vs Nakagawa
Date: Jan 04, 2023

#R1#
Zsofka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zsofka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zsofka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Zsofka saw that one coming.
Zsofka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab from Zsofka.
Kushnirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Zsofka is just out of range.
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsofka.
Kushnirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kushnirov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Kushnirov blocks the leg kick.
Zsofka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kushnirov.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov cracks a nice hook into Zsofka's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Zsofka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zsofka checks a low kick from Kushnirov.#T1#
A head kick misses from Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zsofka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kushnirov ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Sloppy strikes from Kushnirov. Those never looked like landing.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zsofka flicks out a counter leg kick but Kushnirov steps away.
Zsofka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kushnirov is looking to wear down Zsofka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kushnirov scores with a nice head shot.
Zsofka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zsofka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kushnirov is out of range and Zsofka settles back down.
Kushnirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zsofka misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zsofka. Kushnirov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kushnirov looks to throw the jab but Zsofka is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Zsofka.
It looked like Kushnirov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zsofka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kushnirov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsofka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zsofka staying out of range there.
Zsofka moves out of range as Kushnirov strikes.
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov backing away here, and Zsofka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kushnirov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zsofka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kushnirov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kushnirov moves out of range as Zsofka strikes.
Zsofka misses with a wild body shot.
Zsofka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zsofka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.#T3#
Kushnirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zsofka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Zsofka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zsofka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kushnirov. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Kushnirov.
Zsofka takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zsofka throws a sloppy head kick and Kushnirov moves out of range easily.
Zsofka misses with a low kick.
Zsofka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Zsofka.
Kushnirov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kushnirov moves out of range as Zsofka throws a body kick.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Zsofka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zsofka throws a big shot that misses.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that Zsofka ducks under and follows up with a left that Zsofka also avoids with ease.
Kushnirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
Kushnirov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zsofka tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsofka throws a good cross that connects.
Kushnirov throws a head kick but Zsofka moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zsofka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zsofka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kushnirov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zsofka scrambles back to his feet.
Zsofka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kushnirov finds it's way round the side to connect with Zsofka's head.
Good leg kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zsofka thinks about the counter body kick.
Zsofka misses with a straight left.
Zsofka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kushnirov thuds a left hand into Zsofka's body.
Kushnirov misses with a right hand
and Zsofka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kushnirov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zsofka takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kushnirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zsofka.
Zsofka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kushnirov has time to react.
Zsofka dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
Jab, jab by Kushnirov - just one landing.
Kushnirov looks to land a left hand but Zsofka moved out of range nicely.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Zsofka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Kushnirov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kushnirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Zsofka is just out of range.
Zsofka avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Zsofka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Zsofka defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Zsofka tries a quick counter leg kick but Kushnirov is wise to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
Zsofka throws a solid leg kick but Kushnirov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zsofka.
Kushnirov walks into a stiff left hand from Zsofka.
Kushnirov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ilya Kushnirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Zsofka blocks it.
Kushnirov works over Zsofka's head and body with a nice combination.
Kushnirov throws a poor cross that misses
and Zsofka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zsofka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zsofka.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Zsofka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Zsofka misses with a hook. Kushnirov ducked under it nicely.
Kushnirov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zsofka just manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zsofka can do to turn this around?#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zsofka cracks Kushnirov with a good jab.
Kushnirov takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zsofka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kushnirov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zsofka's head.
Zsofka takes a swing at Kushnirov's ribcage but misses.
Zsofka lands a glancing blow to the side of Kushnirov's head.
Kushnirov throws a right and a left that Zsofka avoids nicely.
Zsofka slips a jab and a cross from Kushnirov.
Zsofka 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.
Zsofka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kushnirov checks it well.
Zsofka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zsofka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kushnirov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Zsofka. #T3#
Kushnirov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zsofka throws the kick towards the body but Kushnirov avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Zsofka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kushnirov has got the better of the exchanges.
Kushnirov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zsofka doesn't seem bothered though.
Kushnirov scores with a nice head shot.
Kushnirov misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Zsofka.
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Zsofka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kushnirov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zsofka is looking to score with low kicks.
Kushnirov throws a series of punches but Zsofka moves out of range.
Zsofka blocks a jab.
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsofka.#T4#
Kushnirov moves out of range of the body kick from Zsofka.
Kushnirov cracks a nice hook into Zsofka's ribs.
Zsofka misses with a low kick.
Zsofka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kushnirov back to the cage. Zsofka 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!
Kushnirov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zsofka's head.
Zsofka works the jab nicely.
Kushnirov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zsofka.
Kushnirov pushes Zsofka away with a front kick.
Kushnirov throws the kick towards the body but Zsofka avoids it.
Kushnirov avoids the head kick by Zsofka.
Kushnirov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zsofka lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
Kushnirov scores with a one two! Zsofka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kushnirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Kushnirov moved away.
Zsofka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zsofka dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
The crowd cheers as Kushnirov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zsofka doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov tries to land a front kick but Zsofka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kushnirov scores with a nice strike.
Zsofka misses with a left hand
enabling Kushnirov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kushnirov lands with a cross. #T1#
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Zsofka avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a series of punches but Zsofka avoids them all with ease.
Zsofka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zsofka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kushnirov's head backwards.
Zsofka slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
Zsofka needs to keep his hands up - Kushnirov had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
Zsofka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zsofka scores with a decent looking hook.
Kushnirov tries to land a front kick but Zsofka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kushnirov staying out of range there.
Kushnirov defending well as Zsofka loads up on a big left hand.
Zsofka throws a series of punches but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov is looking to counter punch.
Kushnirov lands a nice hook to Zsofka's body. Zsofka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baldimir Zsofka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice body punch from Kushnirov.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zsofka misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kushnirov. Zsofka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Zsofka looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zsofka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kushnirov lands with an overhand left.
Kushnirov lands a really nice looking cross but Zsofka seems unphased.
An inside leg kick lands from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov blocks a leg kick.
Zsofka tries to work over Kushnirov's front leg with a kick but Kushnirov checks it. #T3#
Zsofka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kushnirov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Zsofka blocks it.
Zsofka feints a counter leg kick.
Zsofka throws a lazy right hand but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zsofka if he has to take too many more of those.
Kushnirov lunges at Zsofka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zsofka's hand.
Nice body punch from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zsofka.
Zsofka misses with a low kick.
Kushnirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zsofka was well out of range. Poor timing from Kushnirov.#T4#
Kushnirov scores with a nice head shot.
Zsofka throws out a loose jab but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zsofka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kushnirov thuds a left hand into Zsofka's body.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
Zsofka takes a swing at Kushnirov's ribcage but misses.
Kushnirov lands a nice shot that snaps Zsofka's head back.
Kushnirov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kushnirov checks a leg kick.
Zsofka tries a head kick but it misses.
Kushnirov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Kushnirov blocks the leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a shot to the body.
Kushnirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Kushnirov!
An out of breath Ilya Kushnirov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 85 - Panic vs Land 2
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Diesel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diesel slips a jab and a cross from Zsofka.
Zsofka swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Voltsz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zsofka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zsofka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Diesel drives through and clinches with Zsofka against the cage.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Zsofka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Zsofka fails to land.
Zsofka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Zsofka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel throws a front kick aimed at Zsofka's knee but Zsofka avoids it well. #CL2#
Diesel instigates a clinch.
Diesel missing with knees to the body. #T1##BC#
Zsofka breaks from the clinch.
Diesel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diesel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diesel duly obliges. #CL2#
Diesel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zsofka.
Zsofka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Zsofka is trying to push Diesel away but Diesel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zsofka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Zsofka.
Zsofka lands a shot to the body.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Zsofka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zsofka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel throws an elbow but it misses.
Zsofka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zsofka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Zsofka wants to break free but Diesel has control. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Zsofka has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel. #BC#
Zsofka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Zsofka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zsofka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zsofka fails to land with a series of punches.
Zsofka misses with a wild body shot.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Zsofka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zsofka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Diesel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diesel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zsofka swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Zsofka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zsofka tried to counter with a leg kick but Diesel avoided it.
Diesel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zsofka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Diesel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zsofka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Diesel misses with a lunging right hand
and Zsofka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Zsofka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Zsofka.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zsofka looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.
Diesel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zsofka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Diesel clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Baldimir Zsofka has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel. #T4#
Zsofka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Zsofka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zsofka.
Zsofka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Zsofka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zsofka circles away from the clinch attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diesel checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick from Diesel.
Diesel wants to clinch but Zsofka slips to the side
and Zsofka counters with a straight right hand.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diesel dips to his left and cracks Zsofka with an uppercut!#CL2#
Diesel moves into range and clinches up with Zsofka.
Zsofka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Zsofka misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldimir Zsofka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baldimir Zsofka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Diesel slips a straight right by Zsofka.
A head kick misses from Diesel.
Diesel slips a jab from Zsofka.#CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch.
Zsofka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Zsofka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diesel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zsofka is keeping busy.
Diesel lands a left hand. #BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zsofka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diesel can do to turn this around?
Zsofka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zsofka 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.
Zsofka thuds his right hand into Diesel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diesel moves to clinch but Zsofka breaks away
letting Zsofka counter with a right hand.
Baldimir Zsofka is winning the standup battle so far.
Zsofka takes one on the button.
Diesel tries to clinch but Zsofka is having none of it. #T1#
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Zsofka circles away.
Zsofka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zsofka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Zsofka.
Zsofka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
Zsofka moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDiesel.
Diesel tries to clinch
and Zsofka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zsofka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diesel tries to clinch up
and Zsofka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zsofka throws a body shot but no joy.
Zsofka misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Zsofka with a nice calf kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Diesel as he connects with a hook.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Zsofka pushes him off.
Zsofka throwing a counter right hand but Diesel manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Diesel darts in and clinches Zsofka up against the cage.#BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diesel is looking to clinch but Zsofka is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Diesel moves into range and clinches up with Zsofka.
A short uppercut from Zsofka.
Zsofka lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Zsofka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diesel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zsofka's brow.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Zsofka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zsofka's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zsofka.
Diesel gets through Zsofka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Diesel trying to control the position but instead, Zsofka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diesel into the cage.
Zsofka throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel. #BC#
Zsofka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zsofka throws the left hand but Diesel avoids the punch easily.
Zsofka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diesel.#CL2#
Diesel rushes Zsofka and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diesel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zsofka's brow.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Zsofka.
Diesel misses with an elbow strike.
Diesel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
Zsofka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel lands an elbow inside.
Diesel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diesel looking to stall.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zsofkas head. #T4##BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsofka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diesel. Diesel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Zsofka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zsofka throwing a counter right hand but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Zsofka misses with a hook.
Diesel looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Zsofka tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Zsofka.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel pushes Zsofka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zsofka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zsofka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diesels head.
Zsofka blocks the elbow strike.
Zsofka lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch.
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 Baldimir Zsofka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baldimir Zsofka's cut.
That's time! Zsofka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zsofka feints and then cracks Diesel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diesel down.
Diesel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diesel tries to clinch up
and Zsofka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Diesel darts in and clinches Zsofka up against the cage.
Zsofka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Diesel blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Zsofka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel is trying to maintain a safe position but Zsofka gets an underhook and turns Diesel into the cage.
Zsofka swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Zsofka pushes him off.
Zsofka circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
A big right from Zsofka misses.
Zsofka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zsofka avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Zsofka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zsofka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diesel tries to clinch but Zsofka is having none of it.
Zsofka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diesel throws a hook but Zsofka blocks it.
Zsofka just misses with a punch to the body.
Zsofka throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Diesel drives through and clinches with Zsofka against the cage.
Zsofka tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
Diesel just leaning against Zsofka, taking a breather. #T2#
Zsofka lands a shot to the body.
Diesel throws an elbow that misses.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Voltsz Diesel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diesel misses with a body punch. #BC#
Zsofka breaks from the clinch.
Diesel tries to clinch but Zsofka is having none of it.
Zsofka throws a solid leg kick but Diesel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zsofka.
Diesel blocks a head kick by Zsofka.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zsofka throws a body shot but no joy.
Zsofka feints and then cracks Diesel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diesel down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zsofka loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
Zsofka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diesel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zsofka counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Diesel tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zsofka throwing a counter right hand but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Diesel closes the distance but Zsofka moves to the side
and Zsofka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diesel blocks a head kick by Zsofka.
Zsofka sets himself, and Diesel steps forward looking for the clinch! Zsofka avoids it this time.
Voltsz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zsofka misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Diesel counters by moving into the clinch.
Zsofka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Zsofka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zsofka as Diesel tries to tie him up.
Zsofka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zsofka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Zsofka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Zsofka tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Zsofka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diesel tries to work over Zsofka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zsofka misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zsofkas head.
Zsofka swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zsofka managing to block the knees to the body from Diesel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel is looking to control Zsofka's arms but Zsofka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diesel has his back to the cage.
Zsofka lands with a short shot to the head.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and pushes Zsofka back into the cage.
Diesel pushes Zsofka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel taking a breather.
Zsofka lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baldimir Zsofka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zsofka, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: BB 78 - Bjornsson vs Slice
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Zsofka on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Baldimir Zsofka has been cut.
Kitsuragi misses with a looping right.
Zsofka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a push kick but Kitsuragi slaps the foot to one side.
Kitsuragi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kitsuragi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zsofka.
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zsofka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zsofka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kitsuragi tests Zsofka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kitsuragi moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Kitsuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Zsofka moves out of range easily.
Zsofka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zsofka 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.
Nice cross by Zsofka.
Zsofka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kitsuragi looks to land a right hand but Zsofka moved out of range.
Kitsuragi throws a big shot that misses.
Zsofka scores with a jab to the body.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that misses.
Zsofka slips a straight right by Kitsuragi .
An attempted straight right counter from Zsofka misses the target.
Zsofka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zsofka there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Kitsuragi lands with a kick to the temple. Zsofka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zsofka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Kitsuragi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Zsofka does it's job there.
Baldimir Zsofka 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!
Zsofka misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zsofka, as that shot connected.
Kitsuragi misses with a right hand
and Zsofka counters with a thumping low kick.
Zsofka scores with a sloppy right hand. Kitsuragi should have avoided that one.
Zsofka slips a jab from Kitsuragi .
It looked like Zsofka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Zsofka is predictable there
and Kitsuragi counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Zsofka throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Zsofka lands a really nice looking cross but Kitsuragi seems unphased.
Zsofka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zsofka cracks Kitsuragi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zsofka throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kitsuragi counter with a right hand.
Zsofka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kitsuragi .
Zsofka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kitsuragi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zsofka. Kitsuragi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kitsuragi avoids the head kick by Zsofka.
Kitsuragi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zsofka connects with the punch.
Kitsuragi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
A head kick by Kitsuragi misses
and Zsofka counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Kitsuragi works the jab nicely.
Kitsuragi needs to keep his hands up - Zsofka had a free shot at his head there.
Kitsuragi tests Zsofka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Kitsuragi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A cross from Zsofka lands.
Nice body punch from Kitsuragi .
Zsofka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zsofka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kitsuragi counters with a big right hand! Oh Zsofka is in trouble here! Kitsuragi follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Kitsuragi !
Kim Kitsuragi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 73 - Virus vs Bjornsson
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Zsofka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zsofka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dias counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Baldimir Zsofka has been cut.
Zsofka throws a lazy right hand but Dias sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Dias forces Zsofka back against the cage and clinches.
Dias pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Zsofka breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Zsofka misses
and Dias counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zsofka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dias checks it well.
Zsofka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dias checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zsofka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dias with a nice cross.
Dias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zsofka just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDias.
Zsofka throws a push kick but Dias slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zsofka throws a right hand that misses
letting Dias counter with a right hand. #T1#
Zsofka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dias is out of range and Zsofka settles back down.
Zsofka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dias takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zsofka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zsofka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dias if he has to take too many more of those.
Dias looks to land a combination but Zsofka avoids it well.
Zsofka thuds his right hand into Dias's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dias throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zsofka counters with a stiff right hand.
Dias tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Zsofka to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Dias lands a slapping body shot.
Zsofka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zsofka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zsofka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zsofka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dias lands with a cross.
Dias on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dias misses with a double jab.
Zsofka missing with a left hand there. Dias was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zsofka misses with a lunging right hand
and Dias counters with a stiff right hand.
Dias swings for the body but Zsofka moves out of range.
Dias ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.#T3#
Dias slips under a jab from Zsofka.
Zsofka 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.
Dias closes the distance but Zsofka moves to the side
and Zsofka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zsofka connects with a solid leg kick.
Dias is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dias throws a low kick, looking for Zsofka's leg but Zsofka calmly moves out of range.
Dias throws a body shot but no joy.
Zsofka throws out a loose jab but Dias uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Zsofka tries to keep at a distance but Dias has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zsofka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dias throws an elbow but misses.
Dias lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dias creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zsofka's defenses.
Zsofka looking to stall. #T4#
Dias lands an elbow just above Zsofka 's eye.
Dias lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dias throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zsofka misses with a punch on the inside.
Zsofka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zsofka tries to throw a body punch but Dias avoids it by throwing Zsofka back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dias fails to land.
Dias throws an elbow that misses.
Zsofka prevents a body shot from Dias.
Dias makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dias misses with an elbow strike.
Dias blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zsofka takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Baldimir Zsofka's cut even more.#BC2#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dias misses with a hook to the body
and Zsofka counters with a nice leg kick.
Zsofka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zsofka misses with a looping left.
As Zsofka looks to move away, Dias throws a big counter combo but Zsofka just gets out of the way.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zsofka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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 Quintus Dias will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baldimir Zsofka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dias on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good work by Dias as he checks the leg kick.
Jab from Zsofka.
Zsofka checks a low kick from Dias.
Dias looks to land a combination but Zsofka avoids it well.
Zsofka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dias throws a series of punches but Zsofka moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zsofka in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dias throws a right and a left that Zsofka avoids nicely.
Zsofka loads up on a big right hand but Dias slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dias misses with a combination
and Zsofka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dias cracks Zsofka with a good jab.#T1#
Zsofka lunges at Dias with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dias's hand.
Dias fails to land with a series of punches.
Quintus Dias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zsofka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dias tries to clinch but Zsofka moves away
and Zsofka counters with a good low kick that Dias was not able to check.
Zsofka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dias connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Zsofka misses.
Zsofka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dias has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zsofka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
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!
Dias fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dias tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Zsofka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zsofka flicks out a counter leg kick but Dias steps away.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Dias moved away.
Dias tries to clinch up but Zsofka circles away and keeps his distance.
Zsofka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Zsofka does it's job there.
Dias lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zsofka misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Dias, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Dias misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Zsofka misses.
Dias is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dias fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zsofka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zsofka connects with a solid leg kick.
Dias has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zsofka.
Dias misses with a double jab
and Zsofka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dias's knee momentarily.
A nice combination there by Zsofka.
Zsofka blocks a head kick by Dias.
Zsofka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zsofka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dias connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Zsofka scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Dias misses its target.
Dias wants to land a leg kick but Zsofka is out of range. #CL#
Dias rushes Zsofka and presses him up against the cage.
Dias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zsofka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Quintus Dias has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zsofka.
A nice left hand lands by Zsofka. #BC2#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baldimir Zsofka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dias wants to clinch
and Zsofka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zsofka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dias on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dias tries to clinch there but Zsofka circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldimir Zsofka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baldimir Zsofka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zsofka misses with a leg kick
and Dias counters with a left and a right that stings Zsofka.
Dias fails with an attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Dias.
Dias misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zsofka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dias throws a sloppy head kick
and Dias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Zsofka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zsofka, as that shot connected.
Zsofka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka throws a front kick aimed at Dias's knee but Dias avoids it well.
Zsofka feints and then cracks Dias's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dias down.
Dias tries to clinch up but Zsofka circles away and keeps his distance.
Zsofka 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.#T1#
Dias lands with an overhand left.
Zsofka keeps the fight on the outside.
Dias takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zsofka connects with a nice looking jab.
Dias throws a head kick but Zsofka moves out of range.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zsofka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zsofka misses with an uppercut.
Dias throws a head kick but Zsofka moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zsofka. Dias does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a head kick but Dias moves out of range. #T2#
Dias throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zsofka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zsofka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zsofka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dias.
Dias on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dias tries to clinch but Zsofka is having none of it.
Zsofka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Zsofka. Beautiful body shot.
Zsofka swats away the attempt to clinch by Dias.
Zsofka scores with a sloppy right hand. Dias should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Zsofka.
Zsofka cracks Dias with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dias looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Dias wants to clinch up but Zsofka keeps it at a distance.
Dias takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zsofka misses with a left hand
and Dias counters with a nice uppercut.
Zsofka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dias bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zsofka manages to avoid it.
Dias scores with a jab. Zsofka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zsofka.
Zsofka misses with a low kick.
Zsofka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dias has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zsofka.
Dias takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zsofka lands with a good body shot.
Zsofka connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zsofka throws a shot from downtown. Dias moves away and avoids it.
As Zsofka looks to move away, Dias throws a big counter combo but Zsofka just gets out of the way.
Zsofka misses with a low kick as Dias jumps back.
Zsofka takes one on the button.
Dias moves in looking to clinch but Zsofka pushes him off.
Zsofka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dias. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
Baldimir Zsofka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zsofka 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baldimir Zsofka!
An out of breath Baldimir Zsofka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 67 - Virus vs Sapo
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Kururugi.
Zsofka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zsofka throws a looping overhand right but Kururugi ducks down to avoid it.
Kururugi pushes Zsofka away with a front kick.
Zsofka misses with an uppercut
enabling Kururugi to counter with a crisp jab.
Zsofka cracks a nice hook into Kururugi's ribs.
Baldimir Zsofka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zsofka swings widly with a right hand
and Kururugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zsofka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka throws a lazy head kick
letting Kururugi counter with a right hand.
Zsofka throws a combination that misses
and Kururugi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zsofka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kururugi is out of range and Zsofka settles back down.
Kururugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Zsofka. #CL#
Kururugi gets a clinch.
Kururugi has a couple of punches blocked by Zsofka. #BC2#
Zsofka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kururugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zsofka manages to avoid it.
Zsofka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kururugi throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Zsofka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kururugi throws a leg kick that misses.
Kururugi slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Kururugi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zsofka is looking to score with low kicks.
Kururugi doesn't manage to clinch there - Zsofka circles away.
Zsofka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zsofka is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zsofka throws out a loose jab but Kururugi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Zsofka swings widly with a right hand
and Kururugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zsofka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kururugi blocks the body kick.
Kururugi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zsofka.
Kururugi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka throws a body shot but no joy.
Kururugi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kururugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kururugi throws a lazy right hand but Zsofka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kururugi ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Kururugi tried to counter with a leg kick but Zsofka avoided it.
Zsofka lands with a nice combination. Kururugi backs away looking to recover.
Kururugi throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kururugi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kururugi misses with a body shot.
Kururugi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kururugi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zsofka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zsofka.
Nice straight punches there by Zsofka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zsofka.
Kururugi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zsofka throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kururugi misses its target.
Kururugi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zsofka looks to land a right hand but Kururugi moved out of range.#T4#
A good leg kick by Zsofka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsofka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It appears Kururugi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zsofka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kururugi looks to land a left hand but Zsofka moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zsofka! But no joy.
Kururugi checks a leg kick.
Kururugi misses with a looping left.
Kururugi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zsofka lands with an overhand left.
Kururugi defending well as Zsofka loads up on a big left hand.
Kururugi wants to clinch up but Zsofka keeps it at a distance.
Kururugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zsofka.
Kururugi scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldimir Zsofka 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#
Kururugi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zsofka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zsofka connects with the punch.
Kururugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zsofka.
Kururugi tried to counter with a leg kick but Zsofka avoided it.
Zsofka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zsofka in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Zsofka throws a leg kick which misses Kururugi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kururugi tries to avoid it.
Zsofka throws out a powerful jab.
Kururugi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka is looking to chop away at Kururugi's legs.
It looked like Kururugi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zsofka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zsofka.
A nice leg kick from Zsofka, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Zsofka looks to land a combination but Kururugi avoids it well.
Zsofka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zsofka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kururugi.
Kururugi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zsofka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kururugi misses with a kick to the body.
Kururugi thuds a left hand into Zsofka's body.
A jab from Zsofka misses.
Zsofka lands with an overhand left.
Zsofka throws the kick towards the body but Kururugi avoids it.
Jab from Zsofka.
Zsofka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kururugi's sensitive parts. #T2#
Zsofka walks into a stiff left hand from Kururugi.
A jab from Kururugi finds it's way through Zsofka's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zsofka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kururugi slips under a jab from Zsofka.
Kururugi throws a leg kick that misses.
Zsofka scoring well with a low kick there.
Kururugi digs a good body shot into Zsofka's ribs.
Kururugi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kururugi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zsofka throws a wild body kick that Kururugi sees coming a mile off.
Zsofka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Zsofka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kururugi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kururugi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zsofka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kururugi.
Zsofka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kururugi's head.
Zsofka misses with a combination
and Kururugi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zsofka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zsofka looks to score with a jab to the body but Kururugi is just out of range.
Kururugi 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.
Zsofka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zsofka swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Zsofka misses with a hook. Kururugi ducked under it nicely.
Zsofka misses with a straight left.
Kururugi feints and then cracks Zsofka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zsofka down.
Kururugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zsofka throws out the jab.
It appears Kururugi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zsofka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kururugi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zsofka has time to react.
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!
Zsofka looks to throw the jab but Kururugi is out of range.
Zsofka lands with a right hand.
Zsofka tries to land a body kick
letting Kururugi counter with a right hand.
Zsofka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kururugi. That did some damage!
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Kururugi sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldimir Zsofka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kururugi checks a leg kick nicely.
Zsofka misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kururugi.
Zsofka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zsofka misses with a leg kick.
Kururugi cracks Zsofka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zsofka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kururugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka misses with a wild body shot.
Kururugi misses with a body shot
and Zsofka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kururugi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zsofka's sensitive parts. #T1#
Zsofka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kururugi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kururugi lands a jab.
Zsofka throws a head kick that misses.
Kururugi throwing a counter right hand but Zsofka manages to avoid it.
Zsofka misses with a left hand
and Kururugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kururugi scores with a leg kick.
Zsofka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zsofka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kururugi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zsofka.
Zsofka misses with a looping right.
Kururugi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Zsofka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zsofka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kururugi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zsofka just manages to avoid it.
Zsofka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kururugi manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Kururugi blocks the leg kick.
Zsofka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zsofka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zsofka is looking to slow Kururugi down with leg kicks.
Kururugi scores with a nice right hand.
Zsofka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kururugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Zsofka.
Zsofka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kururugi cracks Zsofka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zsofka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good leg kick by Kururugi.
Kururugi connects with a jab.
Zsofka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zsofka connects with an inside leg kick.
Zsofka with a jab.
Zsofka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kururugi.
Kururugi connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Kururugi misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Kururugi.
A jab from Kururugi misses.
Zsofka connects with a right hand. Kururugi shakes it off.
Zsofka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zsofka throws a low kick but Kururugi avoids it.
Kururugi misses with a low kick.
Kururugi staying out of range there.
Zsofka throws an off balance right hand
and Kururugi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suzaku Kururugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kururugi misses with a right hand
and Zsofka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Baldimir Zsofka.
I've got Zsofka 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baldimir Zsofka!
A very excited looking Baldimir Zsofka 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: BB 61 - Okongwu vs Virus
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Zaintashara moves forwards but Zsofka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaintashara lands with a good body shot.
Zsofka misses with a straight right.
Zsofka takes one on the button.
Zsofka throws a chopping leg kick but Zaintashara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zsofka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Zaintashara's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zaintashara throws a right hand that misses
and Zsofka counters with a right hand to the body.
Zaintashara doesn't manage to clinch there - Zsofka circles away.
Zsofka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zaintashara lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Baldimir Zsofka has been cut.
Zaintashara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zsofka misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Zaintashara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaintashara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Zsofka misses.
Zaintashara walks into a stiff left hand from Zsofka.
The fighters circling - Zaintashara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaintashara looks to land a right hand but Zsofka moved out of range.#T1#
Zsofka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaintashara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zsofka throws a sloppy head kick and Zaintashara moves out of range easily.
Zaintashara thows a body kick. Zsofka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zaintashara misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Zsofka.
Zaintashara moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaintashara appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zsofka cracks Zaintashara with a good jab.
Zaintashara blocks the body kick.
Zaintashara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zsofka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaintashara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Zaintashara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaintashara tried to score with a low kick but Zsofka checks it.
Zsofka tried to counter with a leg kick but Zaintashara avoided it.
Zaintashara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zaintashara throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaintashara throws out a leg kick but Zsofka moves out of range and Zaintashara only half commits.
Zaintashara with a jab.
Zaintashara swinging wildly here.
Zaintashara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zaintashara moves out of range as Zsofka strikes.
Zaintashara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zsofka counters with an inside leg kick.
Zsofka misses the shot to the body.
Zaintashara with the inside leg kick.
Zsofka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zaintashara looks to throw the jab but Zsofka is out of range.
Zaintashara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zsofka.#T3#
Zsofka throws a chopping leg kick but Zaintashara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaintashara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zsofka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zaintashara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zsofka scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Zaintashara.
Zaintashara throws a body kick that misses.
Zsofka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zsofka there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Zsofka misses.
Zsofka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara moves out of range of the leg kick from Zsofka.
Zsofka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zsofka lands the left hand.
Zaintashara blocks a leg kick.
Zsofka moves out of range of the body kick from Zaintashara. #T4#
Zaintashara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zaintashara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zsofka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Zaintashara
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zaintashara is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zsofka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Zaintashara just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaintashara throws a combination. Zsofka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zsofka tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaintashara slips a straight right by Zsofka.
Zaintashara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaintashara throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Zsofka gets tackled into the cage by Zaintashara. Zaintashara maintains the clinch.
Zaintashara working aggressively here.
Zaintashara working aggressively here.
Zsofka tries to throw a body punch but Zaintashara avoids it by throwing Zsofka back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zsofka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Musan Zaintashara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baldimir Zsofka's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zaintashara feints and then cracks Zsofka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zsofka down.
Zaintashara misses with a hook. Zsofka ducked under it nicely.
Zsofka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zaintashara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Zsofka misses its intended target.
Zaintashara misses with a body kick.
Musan Zaintashara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zsofka wants to slow Zaintashara down by chopping away at his legs.
Zaintashara just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Zsofka was looking to counter with a kick there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zaintashara checks a leg kick.
Zsofka throws a hook to the side of Zaintashara's head but Zaintashara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaintashara misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaintashara 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.
Zaintashara misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaintashara.
Good exchange - Zsofka coming out on top.#T1#
Zsofka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaintashara misses with a leg kick
and Zsofka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaintashara pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zsofka is out of range and Zaintashara settles back down.
Zsofka looks to land a right hand but Zaintashara moved out of range.
Zsofka misses with a looping right.
Zaintashara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zsofka misses with a hook
letting Zaintashara counter with a right hand.
Zaintashara defending well as Zsofka loads up on a big left hand.
Zaintashara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zsofka. That did some damage!
Zsofka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaintashara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zsofka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaintashara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zsofka. That did some damage!
Zaintashara thows a leg kick but Zsofka checks it
and Zsofka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zsofka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zsofka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zsofka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaintashara.
Zsofka is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Zaintashara jabs at Zsofka's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zsofka defending well as Zaintashara loads up on a big left hand.
Zaintashara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zsofka.
Zaintashara misses with a right hand
and Zsofka counters with a nice leg kick.
Zaintashara tries a low kick but Zsofka avoids it.
Zaintashara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zsofka.
Zsofka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zsofka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zsofka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zsofka staying out of range there.
Zaintashara connects with a body shot.
Zaintashara tries to clinch but Zsofka moves out of range. #T3#
A lazy body kick from Zaintashara
and Zsofka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the body from Zaintashara misses
and Zsofka counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaintashara lands a jab to the nose.
Zaintashara tests Zsofka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zsofka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaintashara slips under a jab from Zsofka.
Musan Zaintashara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaintashara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zaintashara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zsofka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zsofka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zsofka backing away here, and Zaintashara unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zaintashara throws a push kick but Zsofka slaps the foot to one side.
Zsofka thinks about countering with a body kick.
Zaintashara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zsofka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zsofka half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zsofka blocks a low kick nicely.
Zsofka is looking to counter with a body kick.
Zaintashara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Zaintashara misses
and Zsofka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaintashara moves out of range of the leg kick from Zsofka.
Zsofka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zsofka misses with an uppercut. Zaintashara saw that one coming.
Zaintashara scores with a jab to the body.
Zsofka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zsofka tries to bum rush Zaintashara with a series of wild strikes but Zaintashara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaintashara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zsofka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaintashara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaintashara punishes Zsofka's body with a nice straight punch.
Zsofka misses with a body shot.
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 Baldimir Zsofka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baldimir Zsofka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Zaintashara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zaintashara throws a head kick that misses
and Zsofka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zaintashara throws a body punch but Zsofka moves out of range.
Zaintashara lands a really nice looking cross but Zsofka seems unphased.
Zaintashara slips under a jab.
Zaintashara slips under a jab from Zsofka.
Zsofka lands a jab to Zaintashara's midsection.
Zsofka misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Zaintashara coming out on top.
Zsofka throws a body punch but Zaintashara moves out of range.
Zaintashara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Zsofka.
Zaintashara scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Zsofka misses.
And Zaintashara responds with a good body kick, but Zsofka manages to step out the way in time.
Zaintashara throws a leg kick
enabling Zsofka to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaintashara throws a sloppy body shot
and Zsofka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaintashara blocks a leg kick.
Zaintashara follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Zsofka coming out on top.
Zsofka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaintashara.
A right-left combo lands from Zsofka.
Zsofka misses the jab.
Zsofka dips to his left and cracks Zaintashara with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka misses with a hook.
Zaintashara stuns Zsofka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Zaintashara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaintashara throws a shot to the body.
Zaintashara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zsofka manages to avoid it.
Zsofka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zsofka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zaintashara just manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Zsofka is predictable there
and Zaintashara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zsofka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaintashara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zsofka avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Zsofka misses the target.
Zsofka throws a body shot but no joy.
Zsofka lands a two punch combo.
Zaintashara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a right hand that misses
and Zaintashara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zsofka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Zsofka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zaintashara. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zaintashara tries to clinch
and Zsofka counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaintashara misses with a low kick.
Zaintashara connects with a leg kick.
Zaintashara is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body punch from Zsofka.
Nice uppercut there from Zaintashara.
Zsofka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaintashara is out of range.
Zsofka moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZaintashara.
Zaintashara tries to land a front kick but Zsofka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zsofka throws a body shot but no joy.
Zsofka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Zsofka moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Zaintashara misses.
Zsofka feints and then cracks Zaintashara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaintashara down.
Zsofka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsofka tries to work over Zaintashara's front leg with a kick but Zaintashara checks it.
And Zaintashara responds with a good body kick, but Zsofka manages to step out the way in time.
Zaintashara is looking to score with low kicks.
Zaintashara scores with a jab.
Zaintashara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zsofka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zsofka lands a leg kick that knocks Zaintashara off balance momentarily.
Zaintashara tries to clinch but Zsofka moves out of range.
Zsofka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaintashara! But no joy.
Zaintashara looks to score with a jab to the body but Zsofka is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Baldimir Zsofka.
I think Zsofka 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Baldimir Zsofka!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Musan Zaintashara!

The fight ends as a draw!

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

#R1#
Zsofka misses with the body kick
and Maharajah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zsofka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maharajah counters with a straight right hand.
Zsofka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Baldimir Zsofka has been cut.
Maharajah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zsofka defends well and Maharajah ends up having to push Zsofka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zsofka blocking some punches.
Maharajah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zsofka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maharajah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zsofka misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Zsofka breaks from the clinch.
Zsofka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zsofka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maharajah.
Maharajah 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.
Zsofka misses with a body punch
and Maharajah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsofka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maharajah misses with a takedown
and Maharajah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baldimir Zsofka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Zsofka loads up on a big right hand but Maharajah slips the punch.
Zsofka misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Maharajah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zsofka's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zsofka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zsofka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zsofka is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Maharajah throws a big elbow that misses.
Zsofka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maharajah's guard. #REVB#
Maharajah 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#
Maharajah 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.
Zsofka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maharajah controls Zsofka momentarily but Zsofka frees himself. #SUB#
Maharajah working for submissions but it's allowed Zsofka to get to half guard.
Maharajah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zsofka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zsofka's back!
Zsofka staying busy and making it hard for Maharajah to control. #T3#
Zsofka rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zsofka is looking to control Maharajah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zsofka avoid being mounted?
Zsofka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maharajah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zsofka's head.
Zsofka is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Maharajah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zsofka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maharajah.
Maharajah takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zsofka wants to control but Maharajah is keeping busy.
Zsofka is doing well to control the position and prevent Maharajah from advancing to side control.
Maharajah trying to control the pace.
Zsofka trying to control but Maharajah postures up.
Nice strikes from Maharajah there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osiris Maharajah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baldimir Zsofka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zsofka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maharajah punishes Zsofka's body with a nice straight punch.
Zsofka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maharajah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zsofka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maharajah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zsofka throws a right and a left that Maharajah avoids nicely.
Zsofka thows a leg kick but Maharajah checks it
and Maharajah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Maharajah rushes Zsofka and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maharajah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zsofka swings widly with a right hand
and Maharajah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maharajah lands with an uppercut that bounces Zsofka off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Zsofka is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maharajah punishes Zsofka's body with a nice straight punch.
Zsofka is still on wobbly legs! Can Maharajah finish him?
Zsofka is breathing heavily.
Zsofka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maharajah counters with a right hand from hell and Zsofka is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Osiris Maharajah!

Event: EFC 33
Date: Nov 30, 2021

#R1#
Karuso checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karuso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karuso throws a big shot that misses.
Zsofka scoring well with a low kick there.
Karuso misses with a hook
letting Zsofka counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Karuso moves into the clinch.
Karuso can't find room to land a body shot as Zsofka controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zsofka.
Karuso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zsofka backwards.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Zsofka avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Zsofka misses with the head strike.
Zsofka lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Karuso fails to land.
Zsofka tries a body shot but Karuso blocks it.
Karuso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zsofka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zsofka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zsofka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zsofka lands a shot to the body.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Zsofka controls his hands. #T1#
Zsofka tries to break the clinch but Karuso is controlling the position.
Zsofka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zsofka wants to break free but Karuso has control.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Zsofka avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Zsofka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zsofka digs a right hand into Karuso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karuso's gas tank.
Zsofka working aggressively here.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Zsofka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karuso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zsofka.
An attempted straight right counter from Zsofka misses the target.
Karuso avoids a kick to the body.
Karuso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zsofka manages to avoid it.
Zsofka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karuso ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Zsofka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zsofka moves forwards but Karuso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zsofka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice cross by Zsofka.
Karuso tries to bum rush Zsofka with a series of wild strikes but Zsofka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karuso misses with a combination
and Zsofka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karuso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zsofka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karuso was well out of range. Poor timing from Zsofka.
Zsofka misses with a looping right.
Karuso looks to clinch
and Zsofka counters with an outside leg kick.
Karuso slips a straight right by Zsofka.
Karuso misses with a body punch
and Zsofka counters with a straight right hand.
Karuso lands a jab-cross combination.
Zsofka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karuso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zsofka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zsofka.
Zsofka swats away the attempt to clinch by Karuso.
Zsofka just misses with a punch to the body.
Karuso steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zsofka.
Zsofka connects with a jab.#T3#
Zsofka with a jab.
Zsofka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karuso swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Karuso counters by moving into the clinch.
Zsofka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karuso or not.
A short right from Karuso on the inside.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zsofka's elbow.
Zsofka working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karuso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zsofka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karuso misses with a hook
and Zsofka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karuso misses with an uppercut. Zsofka saw that one coming.
Zsofka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karuso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zsofka quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Karuso takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frank Karuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zsofka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zsofka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Zsofka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karuso staying out of range there.
Karuso tests Zsofka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zsofka throws a big shot that misses.
Karuso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zsofka was well out of range. Poor timing from Karuso.
Karuso doesn't manage to clinch there - Zsofka circles away.
Zsofka misses with an uppercut.
Zsofka misses the jab.
Zsofka throws a hook but Karuso blocks it.
Karuso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karuso tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zsofka counters with a straight right hand.
Karuso throws a right and a left that Zsofka avoids nicely.
Zsofka misses with a straight right.
Karuso takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldimir Zsofka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Karuso tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zsofka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karuso keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Karuso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karuso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karuso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsofka.
Karuso misses with a double jab
and Zsofka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karuso's knee momentarily.
Karuso's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zsofka under the eye.
Zsofka misses with a double jab.
Zsofka lands with a cross.
Zsofka scores with a nice strike.
Zsofka looks to score with a jab to the body but Karuso is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zsofka jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Karuso tries to clinch but Zsofka is having none of it.
Zsofka tries a head kick but it misses.
Karuso blocks a jab.
Karuso scores with the left hand. Zsofka knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
A slow jab from Zsofka misses its intended target.
Karuso closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Zsofka misses.
Zsofka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zsofka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karuso moves out of range as Zsofka strikes.
Karuso misses with a body shot
and Zsofka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karuso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zsofka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karuso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zsofka throws out a powerful jab.
Zsofka tries to move into range but Karuso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zsofka swats away the attempt to clinch by Karuso.#T2#
Zsofka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zsofka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karuso.
Zsofka misses with a head kick.
Zsofka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karuso can do to turn this around?
Karuso tries to clinch but Zsofka moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Zsofka.
Karuso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsofka.
Zsofka misses with a series of wild punches.
Karuso moves to clinch but Zsofka breaks away
and Zsofka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Karuso doesn't manage to clinch there - Zsofka circles away.
Zsofka avoids the body shot from Karuso.
Zsofka throwing a counter right hand but Karuso manages to avoid it.
Zsofka throws a hook but Karuso avoids it easily.
Zsofka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karuso throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Zsofka tries to land a leg kick but Karuso saw it coming and moves away.
Karuso works the jab nicely.
Zsofka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Karuso will feel that in the morning.
Karuso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zsofka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zsofka cracks Karuso with a good jab.
A jab from Zsofka misses.
Karuso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zsofka was well out of range. Poor timing from Karuso.
Zsofka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Karuso instigates a clinch.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Zsofka controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Karuso.
Karuso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Zsofka avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage. #BC#
Zsofka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zsofka wants to land a leg kick but Karuso is out of range.
Zsofka cracks Karuso with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Karuso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zsofka's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Zsofka misses.
Frank Karuso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karuso ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Karuso throws the left hand but Zsofka avoids the punch easily.
Zsofka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Zsofka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karuso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zsofka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karuso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karuso lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zsofka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karuso slips a jab from Zsofka.
Karuso throws out a counter right but Zsofka avoids it with no problem.
Karuso wants to clinch but Zsofka slips to the side
letting Zsofka counter with a right hand.
Zsofka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karuso tries to clinch up
enabling Zsofka to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldimir Zsofka 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.#R3#
Karuso throws a right hand that Zsofka ducks under and follows up with a left that Zsofka also avoids with ease.
Karuso slips a straight right by Zsofka.
Karuso on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zsofka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Karuso misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Zsofka misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Karuso. Beautiful body shot.
Baldimir Zsofka is winning the standup battle so far.
Karuso checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Karuso has closed the distance and engaged Zsofka in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zsofka.
Zsofka is trying to break free.
Zsofka struggles to land a body shot inside as Karuso controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso struggles to land a body shot inside as Zsofka controls his hands.
Karuso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zsofka tries to break free but Karuso pushes him back against the cage.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karuso lands with a right to the head.
Karuso digs a right hand into Zsofka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zsofka's gas tank.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Zsofka - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Zsofka blocks a body shot from Karuso.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Zsofka.
Karuso lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karuso scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zsofka misses with a looping left.
Karuso works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zsofka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karuso.
Zsofka is looking to counter punch.
Karuso just misses with a punch to the body.
Karuso blocks a head kick by Zsofka.
Karuso swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zsofka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zsofka missing with a left hand there. Karuso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zsofka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karuso is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Karuso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karuso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsofka scores with a nice right hand. #T2##CL2#
Karuso has Zsofka up against the cage in a clinch.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
Zsofka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frank Karuso seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zsofka prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Karuso tries to throw a body punch but Zsofka avoids it by throwing Karuso back against the cage.
Zsofka lands with a light punch inside.
Karuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karuso tries to work over Zsofka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zsofka lands with a left to the head.
Karuso has a couple of punches blocked by Zsofka.
Zsofka prevents a body shot from Karuso.
Zsofka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karuso misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Karuso. #BC#
Zsofka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karuso throws a body punch but Zsofka moves out of range.
Zsofka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3##CL2#
Karuso clinches.
Karuso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zsofka's elbow. #BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zsofka misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut lands for Karuso. That snapped Zsofka's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Zsofka.
Zsofka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Karuso has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Danga de danga de dang - Karuso scores with a four punch combination!
Karuso misses with a looping left.
Karuso takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
Karuso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karuso wants to clinch up but Zsofka keeps it at a distance.
Zsofka feints and then cracks Karuso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karuso down.
Zsofka dodges the punch combination from Karuso. #T4#
Karuso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zsofka counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Karuso rushes Zsofka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Zsofka breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Karuso misses the target.
Zsofka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karuso throws a nice looking combination but Zsofka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zsofka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Karuso just manages to avoid it.
Karuso scores with a body shot.
Zsofka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karuso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zsofka circles away quickly and effectively.
Karuso ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Zsofka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karuso.
Zsofka with a nice calf kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zsofka.
Nice body kick there by Zsofka.
Karuso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zsofka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Frank Karuso just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R4#
Karuso moves out of range of the strikes.
Karuso slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zsofka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karuso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zsofka throws a leg kick that misses.
As Zsofka backs off Karuso throws a huge counter combo but Zsofka manages to avoid it all.
Karuso misses with a looping right.
Zsofka thinks about countering with a body kick.
Zsofka throws a chopping leg kick but Karuso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zsofka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karuso.
Karuso misses with a hook to the body
and Zsofka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zsofka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karuso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zsofka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zsofka throwing a counter right hand but Karuso manages to avoid it.
Karuso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsofka. #CL2#
Zsofka gets tackled into the cage by Karuso. Karuso maintains the clinch.
Zsofka can't find room to land a body shot as Karuso controls the action.
Karuso doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zsofka.
Zsofka lands a body shot.
Karuso is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zsofka throws a head punch that misses.
Zsofka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zsofka misses with some punches. #BC#
Zsofka manages to break the clinch.
Zsofka cracks Karuso with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zsofka missing with a left hand there. Karuso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karuso throws a lazy uppercut
letting Zsofka counter with a right hand.
Karuso moves in looking to clinch but Zsofka pushes him off.
Karuso is looking to clinch.
Zsofka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Karuso.
Zsofka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zsofka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karuso throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Zsofka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karuso cracks Zsofka with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka throws a hook to the side of Karuso's head but Karuso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zsofka defending well as Karuso loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Zsofka.
Zsofka jabs at Karuso's body.
Zsofka connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Karuso misses.
Zsofka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karuso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zsofka throws a jab when Karuso was well out of range.#CL2#
Karuso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zsofka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zsofka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zsofka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Karuso misses with a punch to the body.
Karuso tries a body shot but Zsofka blocks it.
Zsofka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karuso misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Zsofka breaks the clinch.
Karuso tries to clinch but Zsofka moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zsofka.
Good leg kick by Zsofka.
A slow jab from Zsofka misses its intended target.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Karuso checks it.
Karuso lands a glancing blow to the side of Zsofka's head.
Zsofka moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Karuso throws a hook to the side of Zsofka's head but Zsofka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karuso takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
Karuso's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karuso throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karuso tries to clinch there but Zsofka circles away. #T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frank Karuso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zsofka blocks a body shot from Karuso.
Zsofka is trying to push Karuso away but Karuso has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zsofka lands a right hand. #BC#
Zsofka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zsofka throws a nice looking combination but Karuso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karuso throws out a counter right but Zsofka avoids it with no problem.
Karuso scores with a jab. Zsofka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zsofka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zsofka avoids the body shot from Karuso.
Karuso looks to throw the jab but Zsofka is out of range.
Zsofka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Karuso throws a hook to the side of Zsofka's head but Zsofka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Zsofka counters with a quick kick to the body but Karuso blocks it.
Karuso lands with a shot to the body.
Zsofka lands with a nice combination. Karuso backs away looking to recover.
Karuso misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baldimir Zsofka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zsofka 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Baldimir Zsofka!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Baldimir Zsofka!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Baldimir Zsofka!

Baldimir Zsofka wins by unanimous decision!
Baldimir Zsofka thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFC 30
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
No luck for Kimber with that takedown attempt.
Zsofka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zsofka connects with a looping right hand.
Zsofka lands with a straight right. Kimber didn't see that one coming.
Zsofka lands a leg kick that knocks Kimber off balance momentarily.
Zsofka throws a front kick aimed at Kimber's knee but Kimber avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Zsofka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka checks a leg kick.
Zsofka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
No joy there for Kimber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kimber gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kimber has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Zsofka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zsofka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kimber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kimber misses with a straight left.
Zsofka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kimber just manages to avoid it.
Zsofka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kimber tries to close the distance and clinch but Zsofka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zsofka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baldimir Zsofka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kimber misses with a jab to the body
and Zsofka counters with a left to the body.
Kimber swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zsofka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Zsofka.#ROC#Kimber is rocked!
Kimber leaves his chin hanging out and Zsofka seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kimber crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

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

Event: EFC 27
Date: Sep 30, 2021

#R1#
Zsofka looks to land a combination but Kraven avoids it well.
A jab from Zsofka finds it's way through Kraven's defenses.
Zsofka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kraven is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kraven shoots in for a takedown but Zsofka shows good takedown defense.
Zsofka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kraven looks to land a right hand but Zsofka moved out of range.
We've been told by Zsofka's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zsofka.
Zsofka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kraven throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zsofka's waist but Zsofka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kraven off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Zsofka finds it's way through Kraven's defenses.
Kraven tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zsofka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Zsofka lunges at Kraven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kraven's hand.
Zsofka scores with a jab. Kraven acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zsofka cracks Kraven with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kraven tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Zsofka pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kraven is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldimir Zsofka!
An out of breath Baldimir Zsofka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFC 24
Date: Aug 31, 2021

#R1#
Zsofka throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson defending well as Zsofka loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Zsofka with a nice calf kick.
Johnson throws a jab when Zsofka was well out of range.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Zsofka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zsofka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zsofka throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zsofka misses with a few strikes there.
Zsofka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Zsofka ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Zsofka moved out of range nicely.
Zsofka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Zsofka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zsofka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson cracks Zsofka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zsofka is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Zsofka ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Zsofka.
Zsofka throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Zsofka throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Zsofka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zsofka just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zsofka moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Good leg kick by Zsofka.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Zsofka moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson throws a jab when Zsofka was well out of range.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zsofka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
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!
Johnson misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Zsofka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Zsofka misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zsofka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zsofka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Zsofka counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zsofka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Zsofka's head but Zsofka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Zsofka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zsofka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zsofka.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Zsofka slips under a jab.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Baldimir Zsofka has been cut.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zsofka moves away.
Zsofka throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it. #T3#
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Zsofka manages to avoid it.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zsofka slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Zsofka seems unphased.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson throws the left hand but Zsofka avoids the punch easily.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zsofka.
Zsofka delivers a nice body kick.
Zsofka scores with a body shot.
Donk. Johnson catches Zsofka right on the button with a cross.
Zsofka misses with a straight left.
Zsofka with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Zsofka jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Zsofka.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Zsofka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zsofka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws the left hand but Zsofka avoids the punch easily.
Zsofka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zsofka scores with a nice strike.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Zsofka manages to avoid it.
Zsofka scores with a shot to the body.
Zsofka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 CJ Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baldimir Zsofka'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#
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zsofka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Zsofka throws a body kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zsofka feints a counter leg kick.
CJ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Zsofka moved out of range.
Zsofka ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Zsofka slips under a jab from Johnson.
Zsofka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zsofka.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range as Zsofka strikes.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Zsofka manages to avoid it.
Johnson works the jab nicely.#T1#
Donk. Johnson catches Zsofka right on the button with a cross.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zsofka.
Zsofka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zsofka misses with a straight right.
Zsofka lands with a good body shot.
Zsofka throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Zsofka moved out of range nicely.
Zsofka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A cross from Zsofka lands.
CJ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zsofka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Zsofka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zsofka.#T2#
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zsofka circles away quickly and effectively.
Zsofka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Zsofka missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Johnson backs off Zsofka throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Zsofka's body. Zsofka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zsofka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsofka.
A good leg kick by Zsofka.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson lands a jab to Zsofka's midsection.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Zsofka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zsofka.
Johnson takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Zsofka counters with a nice uppercut.
Zsofka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Zsofka ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Zsofka's shoulder, as Zsofka tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Zsofka misses.
Zsofka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Zsofka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Zsofka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zsofka scores with a jab.
Johnson slips a straight right by Zsofka.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.#T4#
Zsofka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Zsofka needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zsofka ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Zsofka.
It seemed like Zsofka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zsofka.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zsofka.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zsofka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zsofka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zsofka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Zsofka counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Zsofka lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baldimir Zsofka'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#
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zsofka.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson 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.
Zsofka throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Zsofka only half commits.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zsofka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Zsofka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zsofka is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Zsofka's head but Zsofka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throws a body punch but Zsofka moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsofka.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Zsofka throws a leg kick
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson swings for the body but Zsofka moves out of range. #T1#
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson 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.
Zsofka throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zsofka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Zsofka is rocked!
Johnson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Zsofka drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Johnson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Zsofka's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Johnson!
CJ Johnson is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking CJ Johnson 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: EFC 19
Date: Jul 08, 2021

#R1#
Zsofka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moss misses the jab.
Moss misses with a takedown
and Zsofka counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Moss misses.
Zsofka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baldimir Zsofka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moss blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Moss shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zsofka is trying to defend but Moss finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moss not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zsofka is looking for a sweep. Moss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moss is looking to advance position but Zsofka won't allow it.
Moss controlling the pace. #T1#
Zsofka wants to improve his position but Moss is controlling well.
Moss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zsofka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moss is working away from the top position though.
Moss has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Moss is working for a kimura but Zsofka is defending it quite comfortably.
Zsofka trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zsofka has his hands clasped together around Moss's back. He's all about the action.
Moss is pressing down on Zsofka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zsofka is holding on for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zsofka is looking to improve his position.
Moss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zsofka keeps working. #SUB2#
Moss is looking for a kimura here.
Zsofka wants to improve his position but Moss is controlling well. #T3#
Zsofka trying to control but Moss postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Moss not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zsofka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moss on the ground.
Zsofka desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Zsofka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zsofka tries to get out of the position.
Zsofka continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Moss moves forwards but Zsofka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Zsofka. #T4#
Zsofka lands a high kick!
Moss tries to clinch but Zsofka moves away
and Zsofka counters with a stiff right hand.
Zsofka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zsofka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moss.
A slow jab from Moss misses its intended target.
Zsofka connects with a crisp jab.
Moss has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moss there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moss has his takedown stuffed
and Zsofka finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Baldimir Zsofka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Moss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zsofka connects with a nice looking jab.
Zsofka lands a high kick!
Moss throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zsofka's waist but Zsofka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moss off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldimir Zsofka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Moss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zsofka scores with a kick to the body.
Moss has his takedown stuffed
and Zsofka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zsofka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zsofka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka scores with a sloppy right hand. Moss should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Zsofka coming out on top.
Moss fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zsofka avoids it really well and circles away.
Baldimir Zsofka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Moss.#T1#
Moss tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zsofka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Zsofka.
Zsofka connects with an inside leg kick.
It looks like Zsofka has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zsofka misses with a hook. Moss ducked under it nicely.
Moss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zsofka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zsofka slips under a jab.
Zsofka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Zsofka tenderised Moss's leg. Moss is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baldimir Zsofka is winning the standup battle so far.
Moss on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zsofka. Zsofka obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Zsofka lands a jab to Moss's midsection.
Baldimir Zsofka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zsofka is looking to slow Moss down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsofka scores with a punch to the head.
Zsofka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moss can do to turn this around?
Moss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zsofka.
Zsofka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zsofka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moss under the eye.
Moss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Zsofka.
Moss has his takedown stuffed
and Zsofka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moss takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Zsofka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zsofka misses with the combination.
Zsofka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moss fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zsofka avoids it really well and circles away.
It appears Zsofka was looking to counter with a kick there.
A low kick lands for Zsofka.
Zsofka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Moss misses.#T4#
Moss shoots in for a takedown but Zsofka shows good takedown defense.
Moss wants to clinch but Zsofka slips to the side
and Moss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zsofka scores with a nice head shot.
Zsofka lands a jab to Moss's midsection.
Zsofka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zsofka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zsofka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zsofka scores with a nice body kick.
Moss steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zsofka. That one must have hurt.
Zsofka lands with a nice combination. Moss backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like JJ Moss has been cut.
Zsofka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moss feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldimir Zsofka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on JJ Moss's cut.
That's time! Zsofka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Zsofka connects with the punch.
Moss with a poor takedown
and Zsofka counters with a straight right hand.
Moss avoids the head kick by Zsofka.
Moss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moss tries for a takedown but Zsofka circles away easily
and Zsofka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zsofka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moss. That did some damage!
Moss has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moss steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zsofka. That one must have hurt.
Moss doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zsofka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baldimir Zsofka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Moss.
Jab by Zsofka.#T1#
Moss has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zsofka.
Zsofka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zsofka works over Moss's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Moss is rocked!
Moss has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zsofka.
Zsofka lands with a right that hurts Moss. Moss looks to clinch but Zsofka throws a short knee that drops Moss. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Baldimir Zsofka!
An out of breath Baldimir Zsofka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFC 17
Date: Jun 17, 2021

#R1##TD#
Kraven shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kraven is looking to take a break and control but Zsofka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Zsofka is defending against the submission attempts here by Kraven.
Zsofka is controlling Kraven's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zsofka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Let's hope that Zsofka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kraven is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Kraven is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Kraven wants to pass to mount but Zsofka is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zsofka wants to get back to full guard.
Zsofka has his hands clasped together around Kraven's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Kraven wants to work for an arm triangle but Zsofka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kraven is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zsofka wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kraven wants to control but Zsofka is keeping him busy.
Zsofka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kraven trying to control the position from guard on top but Zsofka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraven being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zsofka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kraven takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zsofka throws a leg kick which misses Kraven's front leg but catches the back leg as Kraven tries to avoid it. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kraven.
Kraven misses with a takedown
letting Zsofka counter with a right hand.
Zsofka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kraven under the eye.
Zsofka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zsofka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kraven avoids the head kick by Zsofka.
Kraven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiz Kraven. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kraven scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kraven tries to pass to full mount but Zsofka defends it.
Zsofka tries to roll over but Kraven keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Zsofka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zsofka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zsofka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kraven tries to free his leg and advance position but Zsofka is retaining full guard.
Zsofka is pulling down on Kraven's head. It's preventing any offense from Kraven, at least for the moment.
Kraven trying to control the position from guard on top but Zsofka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zsofka wants to sweep here but Kraven controlling him for the moment.
Zsofka keeping moving, preventing Kraven from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldimir Zsofka 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#
Zsofka slaps away a takedown attempt from Kraven, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zsofka scoring well with a low kick there.
Zsofka lands a head shot.
Zsofka lands with a nice combination. Kraven backs away looking to recover.
Kraven shoots in but Zsofka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zsofka throws out a counter right but Kraven avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Kraven looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kraven wants to pass the guard but Zsofka is keeping the position.
Zsofka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zsofka keeping moving, preventing Kraven from controlling successfully.
Zsofka is pulling down on Kraven's head. It's preventing any offense from Kraven, at least for the moment.#T1#
Kraven stands and throws Zsofka's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Kraven goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zsofka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kraven but great work by Zsofka.
Kraven is trying to get back to half guard.
Zsofka content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Kraven is looking to reverse the position.
Wiz Kraven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zsofka controlling from side mount.
Kraven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zsofka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zsofka staying calm.
Kraven tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Kraven manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zsofka wants to improve his position but Kraven is controlling well.
Kraven wants to take a breather but Zsofka is having none of it.
Zsofka gets full guard.
Zsofka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kraven won't allow Zsofka to sweep him here.
Zsofka is adopting a defensive guard.
Kraven trying to control but Zsofka is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kraven looking to sit in guard and control but Zsofka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Zsofka sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Kraven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zsofka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kraven seems keen to control Zsofka's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zsofka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldimir Zsofka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Kraven tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zsofka defends well and Kraven ends up having to push Zsofka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Zsofka breaks from the clinch.
Wiz Kraven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zsofka misses with a kick to the body.
Zsofka defending well as Kraven loads up on a big left hand.
Zsofka's corner calls for a 1-2. Zsofka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kraven takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Kraven.
Kraven fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zsofka avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kraven is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zsofka's half guard.
Zsofka desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1##SUB#
Kraven is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zsofka controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kraven wants to control but Zsofka is keeping him busy.
Zsofka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kraven stays in close to Zsofka's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Kraven is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zsofka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zsofka has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2##SUB#
Kraven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Kraven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zsofka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zsofka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zsofka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kraven stops Zsofka from passing to mount.
Kraven is trying to escape the position but Zsofka is controlling the position. #T3#
Zsofka working the head with strikes.
Zsofka controls the position from side control.
Zsofka advances nicely into full mount.
Kraven is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zsofka controlling his opponent. #T4#
Kraven is trying to escape the mount.
Zsofka content just to control the position here.
Kraven is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zsofka controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldimir Zsofka really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R4#
Kraven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kraven fails with the takedown
enabling Zsofka to counter with a crisp jab.
Zsofka lands a leg kick that knocks Kraven off balance momentarily.
Kraven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zsofka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiz Kraven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zsofka stuns Kraven with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Kraven closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zsofka quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka is controlling Kraven's trapped leg to prevent Kraven from advancing to side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#SUB#
Kraven is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Kraven is trying to control the action in half guard but Zsofka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kraven is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zsofka keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kraven perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zsofka tries to roll over but Kraven keeps him under control.
Zsofka is controlling Kraven's trapped leg to prevent Kraven from advancing to side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baldimir Zsofka seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kraven has his takedown stuffed
enabling Zsofka to counter with a crisp jab.
Kraven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kraven fails to land the takedown.
Zsofka lands a jab.#TD#
Kraven shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kraven showed some decent athleticism there.
Kraven looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Kraven is working hard here to advance position.
Zsofka keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Zsofka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zsofka is pressing down on Kraven's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zsofka keeping moving, preventing Kraven from controlling successfully.
Kraven wants to pass the guard but Zsofka is keeping the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zsofka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Kraven drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zsofka dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Zsofka pushes down on Kraven's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Kraven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zsofka pulls his head out easily.
Zsofka slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraven has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zsofka is working away from the top position though.

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

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

Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Baldimir Zsofka!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Baldimir Zsofka!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Baldimir Zsofka!

Baldimir Zsofka wins by unanimous decision!
Baldimir Zsofka thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFC 15
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Kuroda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Kuroda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice cross by Zsofka.
Zsofka connects with a crisp jab.
Zsofka digs a good body shot into Kuroda's ribs.
Kuroda looks to land a right hand but Zsofka moved out of range.
Kuroda tries for a takedown but Zsofka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zsofka lands a nice hook to Kuroda's body. Kuroda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zsofka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zsofka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zsofka.
Zsofka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuroda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zsofka counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Nice body kick from Zsofka.
Kuroda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zsofka misses with a low kick.
Zsofka feints and then cracks Kuroda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuroda down.
Zsofka moves out of range as Kuroda strikes.
Zsofka ducks under a wild hook from Kuroda.
Kuroda dives in and grabs Zsofka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zsofka pushes down on Kuroda's head and hops out.
Baldimir Zsofka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Zsofka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zsofka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zsofka scores with a punch to the head.
Zsofka connects with a single shot there.
Nice jab there from Zsofka. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Zsofka. That snapped Kuroda's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuroda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zsofka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zsofka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuroda's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kuroda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice jab there from Zsofka.
Kuroda misses with a takedown attempt
and Zsofka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Kuroda is rocked!
Zsofka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuroda is still on wobbly legs! Can Zsofka finish him?
Zsofka misses with a hook. Kuroda ducked under it nicely.
Zsofka with a nice calf kick.
Kuroda seems to have recovered his senses.
Zsofka lands a nice shot that snaps Kuroda's head back.
Zsofka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuroda at a distance.
Zsofka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zsofka misses the jab.
Zsofka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Kuroda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zsofka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baldimir Zsofka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuroda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zsofka.
Zsofka takes a swing at Kuroda's ribcage but misses.
Kuroda has his takedown stuffed
and Zsofka counters with a stiff right hand.
Zsofka throws a hook but Kuroda blocks it.
Kuroda misses with a straight left.
Kuroda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zsofka.
A little jabbing left from Kuroda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zsofka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuroda will feel that in the morning.
Zsofka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuroda.
A punch lands to the side of Kuroda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kuroda takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Zsofka with a nice calf kick.
Kuroda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looks like Zsofka has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zsofka connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka connects with a jab.
Kuroda shoots in for a double leg but Zsofka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuroda throws a poor cross that misses
and Zsofka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zsofka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuroda.
An attempted straight right counter from Zsofka misses the target.
Zsofka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuroda under the eye.
Zsofka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuroda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zsofka counters with an inside leg kick.
Zsofka with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldimir Zsofka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zsofka lands with a good body shot.
Kuroda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zsofka.
Kuroda throws out a counter right but Zsofka avoids it with no problem.
Kuroda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zsofka throws a head kick but Kuroda moves out of range.
Kuroda slips under a jab from Zsofka.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kuroda might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zsofka has got the better of the exchanges.
Zsofka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zsofka scores with a nice strike.
Kuroda throws a lazy uppercut
and Zsofka counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka throws the kick towards the body but Kuroda avoids it.
Zsofka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Kuroda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuroda misses the target. #T1#
Zsofka feints and then cracks Kuroda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuroda down.
Zsofka with the inside leg kick.
Kuroda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baldimir Zsofka is winning the standup battle so far.
Zsofka ducks under a wild hook from Kuroda.
Zsofka connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuroda throws out a loose jab but Zsofka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zsofka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zsofka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuroda tries for a takedown but Zsofka circles away easily
and Zsofka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zsofka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuroda can do to turn this around?
Kuroda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zsofka lands a jab to the head.
Kuroda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Zsofka jabs at Kuroda's body.
Kuroda throws a lazy uppercut
and Zsofka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuroda thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zsofka misses with a low kick as Kuroda jumps back.
Zsofka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuroda has time to react.
Zsofka ducks under a wild hook from Kuroda.
Kuroda throws a poor cross that misses
and Zsofka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zsofka connects with a solid leg kick.
Zsofka cracks a nice hook into Kuroda's ribs.
Zsofka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #KD#
Zsofka lands a big head kick that sends Kuroda tumbling to the mat! Zsofka takes a step backwards and waves Kuroda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kuroda throws a jab when Zsofka was well out of range.#T3#
Kuroda misses with a straight left.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Zsofka! Kuroda is out on his feet! Zsofka rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kuroda is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kuroda is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldimir Zsofka!
Baldimir Zsofka took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLBENT for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 57
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Prodigy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zsofka.
Prodigy misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Zsofka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zsofka misses with a wild body shot.
Zsofka 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.
Good shot there by Prodigy .
Prodigy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zsofka misses with a wild body shot.
Prodigy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zsofka just misses with a punch to the body.
Prodigy checks a leg kick nicely.
Prodigy slips under a jab from Zsofka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Prodigy - that will leave a mark!
Prodigy lands with a nice body punch.
Zsofka misses with a looping right.
Prodigy with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zsofka.
Young Prodigy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prodigy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Zsofka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zsofka blocks the body kick.
Zsofka throws a body shot but no joy.
Zsofka wants to land a leg kick but Prodigy is out of range.
Zsofka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Prodigy .
Prodigy is looking to counter punch.
Zsofka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A low kick lands for Prodigy .
Zsofka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Prodigy rather than just go for the knockout.
Zsofka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Prodigy scores with a decent looking hook.
Zsofka stuffs the takedown.
Prodigy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zsofka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Prodigy scores with a body shot.
Prodigy lands with a nice body punch.
Prodigy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zsofka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prodigy misses with a body shot.
Prodigy misses with a wild body shot.
Zsofka throws a fast counter high kick but Prodigy manages to duck under it in time.#T2##CL#
Prodigy closes the distance and pushes Zsofka back into the cage.
Prodigy digs a right hand into Zsofka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zsofka's gas tank.
Zsofka misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Prodigy 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Prodigy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zsofka misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Zsofka breaks the clinch.
Prodigy misses with a wild body shot.
Prodigy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prodigy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zsofka tries a low kick but Prodigy avoids it.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Prodigy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Prodigy works Zsofka's body with a nice hook.
Zsofka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zsofka throws a hook but Prodigy avoids it easily.
Zsofka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Prodigy .
Zsofka avoids the body shot from Prodigy .
Prodigy scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Prodigy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zsofka moves away.
Prodigy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Prodigy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zsofka throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab by Prodigy .
Prodigy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Prodigy connects with a single shot there.
Zsofka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zsofka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Prodigy 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zsofka under the eye.
Zsofka avoids the body shot from Prodigy .
Prodigy just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prodigy throws an overhand right that lands on Zsofka's shoulder, as Zsofka tries to avoid the shot.
Prodigy jabs at Zsofka's body.
Prodigy jabs at Zsofka's body.
Prodigy throws a head kick that Zsofka semi-blocks. #T4#
Prodigy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Prodigy lands with a shot to the body.
Prodigy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zsofka defending well as Prodigy loads up on a big left hand.
Prodigy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Prodigy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prodigy throws a body kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Prodigy .
Zsofka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prodigy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zsofka.
Zsofka with a nice calf kick.
Zsofka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prodigy moves out of range as Zsofka throws a body kick.
Zsofka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prodigy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zsofka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Young Prodigy dominated that round.
That's time! Prodigy 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Prodigy misses with a wild body shot.
Zsofka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Prodigy .
Prodigy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Prodigy has closed the distance and engaged Zsofka in a clinch.
Zsofka is trying to break the clinch but Prodigy has him pressed against the cage.
Zsofka misses with a punch on the inside.
Prodigy goes for a takedown attempt but Zsofka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zsofka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Prodigy lands a nice looking body shot.
Zsofka lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Zsofka.
A cross from Prodigy lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prodigy throws a sloppy head kick and Zsofka moves out of range easily.
Prodigy blocks a leg kick.
Prodigy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zsofka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prodigy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zsofka.#CL#
Prodigy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC2#
Zsofka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prodigy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Prodigy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zsofka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Prodigy is able to avoid easily.
Prodigy swings for the body but Zsofka moves out of range.
Prodigy throws a sloppy head kick and Zsofka moves out of range easily.
Zsofka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zsofka misses with a body kick.
Zsofka slips a jab and a cross from Prodigy .
Prodigy tries to clinch there but Zsofka circles away.
Prodigy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prodigy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Baldimir Zsofka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zsofka.
Prodigy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Prodigy sizes up Zsofka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsofka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prodigy throws out the jab.
Zsofka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Prodigy throws a combination. Zsofka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zsofka slips a jab and a cross from Prodigy .
Young Prodigy is winning the standup battle so far.
Zsofka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Prodigy cracks Zsofka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Prodigy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zsofka can do to turn this around?
Zsofka circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Zsofka counter with a right hand.
Zsofka slips under a jab from Prodigy .
Zsofka slips a jab from Prodigy .
Prodigy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zsofka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zsofka. Prodigy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zsofka misses with a body kick.
Zsofka lands with a hook. Prodigy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Prodigy lands with a good body shot.
Zsofka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Prodigy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Zsofka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prodigy .
Prodigy throws a body shot but no joy.
Prodigy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zsofka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by Prodigy as he connects with a hook.
Prodigy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zsofka looks for the body kick but Prodigy saw that one coming.
Prodigy swings for the body but Zsofka moves out of range.
Zsofka misses with a lunging right hand
and Prodigy counters with a straight right hand.
Zsofka throws a solid leg kick but Prodigy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zsofka.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Prodigy , as that shot connected.
Prodigy looks for a takedown but Zsofka sprawls well.
Zsofka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Prodigy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prodigy lands a slapping body shot.
Zsofka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Prodigy on the side of the head. #T4#
Prodigy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Prodigy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prodigy scores with a shot to the body.
Zsofka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Prodigy just misses with a punch to the body.
Prodigy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zsofka was well out of range. Poor timing from Prodigy .
Prodigy swings for the body but Zsofka moves out of range.
Prodigy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zsofka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prodigy .
Prodigy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zsofka takes a swing at Prodigy 's ribcage but misses.
Prodigy throws a big counter combination but Zsofka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zsofka throws a leg kick that misses.
Prodigy looks to score with a jab to the body but Zsofka is just out of range.
A jab from Prodigy finds it's way through Zsofka's defenses.
Zsofka misses with a head kick.
Zsofka misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Young Prodigy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Prodigy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prodigy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zsofka.
Zsofka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prodigy .
Zsofka replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Prodigy blocks it well.
Prodigy throws a body punch but Zsofka moves out of range.
Zsofka scores with a jab.
Zsofka throws a big shot that misses.
Zsofka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Prodigy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsofka.
Prodigy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zsofka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zsofka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Prodigy blocks the body kick.
Prodigy attempts a counter takedown but Zsofka avoids it well and moves away.
Prodigy takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
Prodigy throws a body punch but Zsofka moves out of range.
Prodigy has his takedown stuffed
and Zsofka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Prodigy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zsofka avoids the body shot from Prodigy .
Prodigy lands a jab to Zsofka's midsection.
Prodigy closes the distance but Zsofka moves to the side
enabling Zsofka to counter with a crisp jab.
Zsofka scoring well with a low kick there. #TD#
Prodigy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Prodigy showed some decent athleticism there.
Zsofka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Prodigy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Prodigy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zsofka won't allow Prodigy to pass to mount.
Prodigy winds up and cracks Zsofka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zsofka gets full guard.
Baldimir Zsofka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Young Prodigy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Zsofka pulls Prodigy in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prodigy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Prodigy passes Zsofka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zsofka trying to hold on to Prodigy 's head to control him but Prodigy postures up. #SUB#
Prodigy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zsofka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Prodigy .
Prodigy trying to mount his opponent but Zsofka defends it. #T3#
Zsofka is staying active underneath Prodigy , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zsofka won't allow Prodigy to pass to mount.
Zsofka wants to control but Prodigy is keeping busy.
Prodigy 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.
Prodigy wants to control but Zsofka is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Prodigy 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.
Prodigy is looking to take a break and control but Zsofka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zsofka is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Prodigy is working for a kimura here but Zsofka manages to reverse the position and he's now in Prodigy 's guard.
Zsofka 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. #SUB#
Zsofka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prodigy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zsofka has managed to get both his arms back between Prodigy 's legs - danger averted.
Zsofka trying to control but Prodigy is working from the bottom.
Zsofka stopping the sweep attempt from Prodigy .#SUB#
Prodigy looking for a guillotine here but Zsofka defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Young Prodigy .
Well Prodigy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Young Prodigy !

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 52
Date: Apr 07, 2021

#R1#
Zsofka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Justin Kulina has been cut.
Kulina chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zsofka can pounce on him.
Kulina misses with an uppercut
and Zsofka counters with a head kick.
Kulina connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kulina lands a head shot.
Zsofka blocks a jab.
Zsofka slips under a jab.
Zsofka misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Kulina misses the target.
Zsofka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zsofka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kulina slips under a jab from Zsofka.
Kulina throws a right hand that misses
and Zsofka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulina with a jab.
Zsofka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zsofka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zsofka.
Justin Kulina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulina displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Baldimir Zsofka has been cut.
Kulina misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Zsofka avoids the body shot from Kulina.
Kulina lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zsofka. Kulina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kulina moves out of range as Zsofka strikes.
Zsofka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zsofka walks into a straight right hand from Kulina.
Kulina 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.
Kulina misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zsofka throws out a counter right but Kulina avoids it with no problem.
Zsofka looks to throw the jab but Kulina is out of range.
Zsofka moves away from the strike by Kulina.
Zsofka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Kulina moves into the clinch.
Kulina prevents a body shot from Zsofka.
Zsofka is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kulina digs a right hand underneath Zsofka's ribcage. Zsofka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kulina misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Zsofka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kulina looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kulina moves out of range of the body kick.
Kulina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulina backing away here, and Zsofka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulina throws a body shot but no joy.
And Zsofka responds with a good body kick, but Kulina manages to step out the way in time.
Kulina scores with a shot to the body.
Kulina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zsofka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulina. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kulina lands with a short shot to the head.
Zsofka has had enough of the clinch but Kulina keeps him there for the moment.
Zsofka is trying to break the clinch but Kulina has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kulina fails to land.
Zsofka misses with a punch to the body.
Kulina has a couple of punches blocked by Zsofka.
A short left from Zsofka.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zsofka.
Kulina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulina blocking some punches. #T3#
Zsofka misses with a body punch.
Zsofka misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulina.
Zsofka struggles to land a body shot inside as Kulina controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Kulina.
Kulina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zsofka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zsofka blocks an uppercut.
Zsofka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kulina scores with a shot to the side of Zsofka's head.
Zsofka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zsofka.
A nice left hand lands by Kulina. #BC2#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zsofka throws a leg kick which misses Kulina's front leg but catches the back leg as Kulina tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Zsofka.
Kulina misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zsofka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good shot there by Kulina.
Kulina looks to score with a jab to the body but Zsofka is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Kulina.#T4#
Zsofka slips a straight right by Kulina.
Kulina connects with a single shot there.
Kulina misses with a combination
and Zsofka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kulina blocks a low kick nicely.
Zsofka fakes the leg kick and cracks Kulina in the body.
Zsofka misses with a looping left.
Zsofka tried to score with a low kick but Kulina checks it.
Zsofka slips a straight right by Kulina.
Zsofka feints a counter leg kick.
Kulina misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kulina throws out a loose jab but Zsofka uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulina takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kulina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsofka.
Kulina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zsofka.
A swing and a miss from Zsofka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Kulina dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Kulina takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Kulina.
Zsofka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kulina fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zsofka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kulina lands a slapping body shot.
Zsofka defending well as Kulina loads up on a big left hand.
Zsofka lands a nice shot to the body.
Justin Kulina is winning the standup battle so far.
Zsofka avoids the body shot from Kulina.
Zsofka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kulina's sensitive parts.
Zsofka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka throws the kick towards the body but Kulina avoids it.
Zsofka tries to land a front kick but Kulina steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kulina throws an overhand right that lands on Zsofka's shoulder, as Zsofka tries to avoid the shot.
Kulina takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kulina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zsofka can do to turn this around?
Kulina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulina is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Zsofka takes a swing at Kulina's ribcage but misses.
Zsofka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kulina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zsofka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kulina misses with an uppercut.
Zsofka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kulina throws a poor cross that misses
and Zsofka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kulina throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zsofka counters with a nice leg kick.
Kulina throws a hook to the side of Zsofka's head but Zsofka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kulina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zsofka was well out of range. Poor timing from Kulina.
Zsofka misses with a straight left.
Kulina takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kulina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zsofka moves away.
Kulina throws a right hand that misses
and Zsofka counters with a stiff right hand.
Kulina misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Kulina takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulina throws an off balance right hand
and Zsofka counters with a leg kick.
Zsofka blocks a jab.
Kulina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zsofka throws a head kick that misses.
Kulina throws an off balance right hand
and Zsofka counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Kulina gets a clinch.
Kulina throws a head punch that misses.
Kulina prevents a body shot from Zsofka.
Zsofka scores with a shot to the side of Kulina's head. #BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zsofka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zsofka.
Jab by Kulina.
Zsofka tries to score with a low kick but Kulina moves his leg out of the way.
Zsofka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kulina digs a good hook to Zsofka's body. #T3#
Kulina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kulina misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Zsofka.
Kulina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zsofka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Zsofka gets tackled into the cage by Kulina. Kulina maintains the clinch.
Zsofka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kulina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Justin Kulina has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zsofka has a couple of punches blocked by Kulina.
Kulina lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zsofka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kulina takes a shot to the head.
Kulina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulina throws a punch but it's blocked by Zsofka. #BC2#
Zsofka breaks from the clinch.
Kulina checks a leg kick.
Kulina takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulina misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zsofka throws a right hand that misses
and Kulina counters with a stiff right hand.
Kulina walks into a straight right hand from Zsofka.
Zsofka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kulina tests Zsofka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kulina will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kulina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zsofka throws a hook but Kulina avoids it easily.
Kulina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zsofka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kulina throws an overhand right that lands on Zsofka's shoulder, as Zsofka tries to avoid the shot.
Zsofka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kulina throws a body shot but no joy.
Kulina stalks Zsofka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zsofka's face. Zsofka staggers backwards, shaken.
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 Justin Kulina will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kulina has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zsofka.
Kulina 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.
Kulina misses with a few strikes there.
Zsofka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kulina lands with a cross.
Kulina feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zsofkas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kulina, as that shot connected.
Zsofka ducks right into an uppercut from Kulina.
Kulina with a nice cross.
Kulina throws a jab but it's blocked by Zsofka.
Kulina misses with a straight right.
Zsofka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kulina looks to throw the jab but Zsofka is out of range.
Kulina misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zsofka counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Zsofka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kulina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kulina throws the left hand but Zsofka avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Zsofka with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kulina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zsofka throws a big counter head kick but Kulina avoids it with no problem.
Kulina throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zsofka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zsofka misses with a straight left.
Kulina tries to clinch there but Zsofka circles away.
Zsofka feints a counter leg kick.
Zsofka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kulina throws out a loose jab but Zsofka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zsofka slips a straight right by Kulina.
Kulina cracks Zsofka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kulina throws a body shot but no joy.
Zsofka moves out of range of the strikes.
Zsofka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kulina if he has to take too many more of those.
Zsofka throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a jab when Kulina was well out of range.
Baldimir Zsofka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Zsofka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulina scores with a punch to the head.
Zsofka throws a hook to the side of Kulina's head but Kulina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zsofka tries a head kick but it misses.
Kulina blocks the body kick.
Zsofka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kulina misses with a right hand
and Zsofka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zsofka looks to land a left hand but Kulina moved out of range nicely.
Kulina swings widly with a right hand
and Zsofka counters with an outside leg kick.
Kulina falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kulina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zsofka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kulina throws out a loose jab but Zsofka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulina getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zsofka throws a jab when Kulina was well out of range.#T3#
Kulina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zsofka.
Kulina walks into a straight right hand from Zsofka.
A jab from Kulina finds it's way through Zsofka's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Kulina.
Zsofka misses with a body kick.
Zsofka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zsofka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zsofka moves out of range as Kulina strikes.
Zsofka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kulina takes a swing at Zsofka's ribcage but misses.
Kulina is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kulina misses the shot to the body.
Zsofka takes one to the chin there.
Zsofka throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Kulina just misses with a punch to the body.
Zsofka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kulina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulina lands with a hook. Zsofka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kulina avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zsofka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kulina. That did some damage!#CL#
Kulina clinches up against the cage.
Zsofka misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Zsofka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zsofka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulina.
Zsofka moves away from the strike by Kulina.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kulina. Zsofka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kulina slips under a jab.
Zsofka cracks Kulina with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Justin Kulina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zsofka thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Justin Kulina.
Well Kulina has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 46
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Zsofka misses with a straight left.
Zsofka throws a looping overhand right but Segura ducks down to avoid it.
Zsofka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Segura scores with a takedown into Zsofka's guard.
Segura working some strikes from top position.
We've been hearing that Segura has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Segura works over Zsofka with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Zsofka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Segura defends it easily.
Zsofka 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#
Segura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zsofka tries to free his leg and advance position but Segura is retaining full guard. #T1#
Segura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zsofka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Segura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Segura throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Zsofka is fighting to break Segura's control of his arms but Segura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zsofka 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.
Zsofka wants to control from the top but Segura keeps moving. #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.
Segura pulls Zsofka in to control the position.
Zsofka won't allow Segura to sweep him here.
Segura is pulling down on Zsofka's head. It's preventing any offense from Zsofka, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zsofka throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Segura counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Segura works over Zsofka with some ground and pound from guard.
Segura cracks Zsofka with a solid left hand.
Segura lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zsofka has his foot on Segura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Segura works his way back into a safe position though.
Segura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Segura is working Zsofka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Segura chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Segura passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Segura lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Segura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zsofka to see if he's OK.
Segura works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Segura scoring with punches from side control.
Zsofka is looking to regain half guard here but Segura keeps moving and retains side control.
Segura lands a few punches from side control.
Zsofka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Segura's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zsofka tries to buck Segura off but Segura is having none of it.
Segura working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Segura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zsofka keeps working. #T4#
Zsofka taking punishment in the form of punches. #ROC#Zsofka is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Segura lands a few punches from side control.
Segura scores with punches from side control.
Zsofka is still in real trouble! Can Segura finish him?
Segura in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Zsofka looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Segura turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Segura!
Rick Segura thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFN10: Carvalho vs. Conway
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
Rio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zsofka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zsofka punishes Rio's body with a nice straight punch.
Rio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zsofka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Rio Rio has been cut.
Rio doesn't manage to clinch there - Zsofka circles away.
Zsofka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zsofka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zsofka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka throws a body shot but no joy.
Rio moves away from the strike by Zsofka.
Rio darts in looking for a takedown but Zsofka gets double underhooks and turns Rio into the cage.
Baldimir Zsofka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Rio.
Zsofka throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Rio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zsofka swings for the body but Rio moves out of range.
Rio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsofka.
Rio wants to counter with a clinch but Zsofka pushes him away.
Rio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Zsofka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baldimir Zsofka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rio fails with a takedown attempt.
Zsofka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zsofka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zsofka circles away.
Rio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zsofka's hands.
Nice straight punches there by Zsofka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Zsofka looks to score with a jab to the body but Rio is just out of range.
Rio looks for a takedown but Zsofka sprawls well.
Zsofka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rio was well out of range. Poor timing from Zsofka.
Rio with the counter takedown but Zsofka avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rio doesn't manage to clinch there - Zsofka circles away.
Rio tries to clinch but Zsofka moves away
and Zsofka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rio wants to clinch but Zsofka slips to the side#KD#
and Zsofka counters with a head kick that drops Rio to the mat! Rio scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Rio is rocked!
Rio blocks a jab.
Rio blocks a head kick by Zsofka.
A swing and a miss from Zsofka.
Rio darts in trying to clinch
and Zsofka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Zsofka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Zsofka.
Rio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zsofka throws a hook but Rio avoids it easily.
Zsofka moves out of range of the body kick.
Zsofka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Zsofka misses.
Rio shoots and misses
and Zsofka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Zsofka throws a head kick that misses.
Zsofka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zsofka counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Rio out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Zsofka is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Baldimir Zsofka!

Event: BYS:12
Date: Jul 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Ppp Ooo looks to throw the jab but Ggg Ooo is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ppp Ooo takes a swing at Ggg Ooo's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Ggg Ooo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ggg Ooo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ppp Ooo is just out of range.
Ppp Ooo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Ggg Ooo swings for the body but Ppp Ooo moves out of range.
Ppp Ooo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ppp Ooo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ggg Ooo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ppp Ooo.
It looked like Ggg Ooo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ggg Ooo misses with a hook.
Ppp Ooo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A swing and a miss from Ggg Ooo.
Ppp Ooo looks to land a left hand but Ggg Ooo moved out of range nicely.
Ppp Ooo throws a looping overhand right but Ggg Ooo ducks down to avoid it.
Ggg Ooo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ppp Ooo throws a hook but Ggg Ooo blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ggg Ooo misses the target.#T3#
Ggg Ooo slips a straight right by Ppp Ooo.
Ggg Ooo throws a lazy right hand but Ppp Ooo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ppp Ooo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ggg Ooo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ppp Ooo.
Ggg Ooo defending well as Ppp Ooo loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ggg Ooo throws out a loose jab but Ppp Ooo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ppp Ooo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ggg Ooo manages to avoid it.
Ggg Ooo throws a hook but Ppp Ooo avoids it easily.
Ppp Ooo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big right from Ppp Ooo misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ppp Ooo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ggg Ooo looks to land a left hand but Ppp Ooo moved out of range nicely.
Ggg Ooo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ppp Ooo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ppp Ooo throws a body punch but Ggg Ooo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ppp Ooo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Ggg Ooo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ppp Ooo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Ppp Ooo slips a straight right by Ggg Ooo.
Ggg Ooo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ggg Ooo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ppp Ooo manages to avoid it.
Ppp Ooo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ggg Ooo misses with a straight right.
Ppp Ooo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ppp Ooo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ggg Ooo.
Ppp Ooo moves out of range of the strikes.
Ppp Ooo throws out a counter right but Ggg Ooo avoids it with no problem.
Ppp Ooo just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Ggg Ooo throws the left hand but Ppp Ooo avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Ppp Ooo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ppp Ooo.
Ggg Ooo misses the shot to the body.
Ggg Ooo throws a looping overhand right but Ppp Ooo ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ppp Ooo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ggg Ooo.
Ppp Ooo swings for the body but Ggg Ooo moves out of range.
Ggg Ooo is looking to counter punch.
Ggg Ooo throws a body punch but Ppp Ooo moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ggg Ooo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ggg Ooo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ggg Ooo swings for the body but Ppp Ooo moves out of range.
Ppp Ooo misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Ggg Ooo misses the target.
Ggg Ooo just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ppp Ooo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ggg Ooo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ppp Ooo.
Ggg Ooo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Ggg Ooo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ppp Ooo.
Ppp Ooo misses with a hook. Ggg Ooo ducked under it nicely.
Ggg Ooo throwing a counter right hand but Ppp Ooo manages to avoid it.
Ggg Ooo swings for the body but Ppp Ooo moves out of range.
Ppp Ooo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ggg Ooo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ppp Ooo.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ggg Ooo throws out a loose jab but Ppp Ooo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ppp Ooo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ggg Ooo with a body shot.
Ppp Ooo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ggg Ooo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ppp Ooo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ggg Ooo throws out the jab.
Ggg Ooo throws out a loose jab but Ppp Ooo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ppp Ooo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Ggg Ooo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ppp Ooo throws out a counter right but Ggg Ooo avoids it with no problem.
Ppp Ooo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ggg Ooo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Ggg Ooo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ppp Ooo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ggg Ooo.
Ppp Ooo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ggg Ooo staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Ggg Ooo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ppp Ooo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ggg Ooo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ggg Ooo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ppp Ooo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ppp Ooo just misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ppp Ooo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ggg Ooo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ppp Ooo.
Well Ppp Ooo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

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