Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 304 Tyler vs Zhdanov
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Widenose fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Widenose shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Widenose is looking to work some ground and pound but Torres has wrist control.
Widenose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Widenose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Widenose wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Widenose is one step ahead there.
Widenose works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Torres controlling the position well.
Widenose frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Widenose throws some wild stikes that Torres manages to avoid easily.
Widenose lands a big shot there that rocks Torres but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB#
Widenose is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Torres is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bofur Widenose!
After winning the bout, Bofur Widenose thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 296 Martin vs Evans
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Widenose.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
Kersikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Widenose tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Widenose is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Kersikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Widenose fails with the takedown
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Widenose tries to clinch up
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Widenose. #T2#
Widenose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Widenose fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kersikov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Widenose dives in and grabs Kersikov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kersikov pushes down on Widenose's head and hops out.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Widenose misses with a takedown
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Widenose misses with a takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Widenose tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Widenose shoots in and drives through. Kersikov sprawls well.#CL#
Widenose gets a clinch.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Widenose controls the action.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Widenose controls his hands.
Kersikov stops a takedown attempt from Widenose. #T4#
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov presses Widenose against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
Widenose looking for a takedown.
Widenose tries to pull guard but Kersikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Widenose drops back down to his feet.
Widenose has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kersikov after a bit of a struggle.
Widenose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kersikov smiles and moves away.
Widenose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Widenose fails with a takedown attempt.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyko Kersikov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Widenose wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Widenose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Widenose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose has his takedown stuffed
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Widenose scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Widenose wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Widenose tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Widenose has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Widenose wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well.
Kersikov tries to bench press Widenose off him but Widenose keeps the position. #T2##SUB#
Widenose is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kersikov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kersikov regains half guard, as Widenose was trying to land strikes.
Widenose thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kersikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Widenose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kersikov trying to get back to full guard but Widenose takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widenose with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Widenose gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've been hearing that Widenose has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Widenose working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Widenose lands a couple of good shots and Kersikov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Widenose is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kersikov is in bad spot here.
Widenose trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T4#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Widenose.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Widenose lands a shot to the head.
Kersikov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Widenose off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Widenose working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kersikov rolls, trying to escape but Widenose keeps control of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Widenose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kersikov is fending him off so far but Widenose persists. Nope, Kersikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Widenose is looking to clinch.
Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Widenose tries for a takedown but Kersikov circles away easily
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widenose fails to land the takedown.
Widenose backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Widenose looks to clinch
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Widenose tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bofur Widenose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widenose is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Widenose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Widenose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Widenose tries to clinch up but Kersikov circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Widenose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Widenose throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Widenose fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Widenose has closed the distance and engaged Kersikov in a clinch.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Widenose has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kersikov after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Widenose has clasped his hands together around Kersikov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kersikov looking for a sweep but Widenose has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Widenose tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Widenose 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyko Kersikov really dominated that round.
That's time! Widenose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Widenose has his takedown stuffed
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Widenose looking to score a takedown here. Kersikov is defending well but Widenose drives through and ends up in Kersikov's guard.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bofur Widenose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kersikov controlling Widenose's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov controls Widenose momentarily but Widenose frees himself. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Widenose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Widenose passes into half guard.
Widenose tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Widenose thows a huge punch but Kersikov dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Widenose seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov trying to control but Widenose postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Widenose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Widenose is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kersikov pulls Widenose in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Widenose tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kersikov defends well and Widenose ends up having to push Kersikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Kersikov stops a takedown attempt from Widenose.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widenose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kersikov smiles and moves away.
Widenose tries to clinch but Kersikov moves away
and Widenose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Widenose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Widenose tries for a takedown but Kersikov circles away easily
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Widenose or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Widenose closes the distance looking to clinch
and Widenose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyko Kersikov dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Widenose shoots for a takedown but Kersikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Widenose avoids it with no problem.
Widenose misses with a takedown
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Widenose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Widenose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Widenose.
Widenose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Widenose doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Widenose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Widenose with that takedown attempt.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense.
Boyko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Widenose gets a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Kersikov breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kersikov gets tackled into the cage by Widenose. Widenose maintains the clinch.
Widenose looking to slow down the pace here.
Widenose drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kersikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Widenose jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kersikov walks away with a smile on his face. Widenose gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Widenose has a takedown stuffed.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T4#
Widenose tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Boyko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Widenose fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose shoots for a takedown but Kersikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49

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

Event: DMMA 288 Evans vs Shifter
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Widenose shoots and misses
letting Pervitin counter with a right hand.
Pervitin throws a leg kick #TD#
and Widenose counters with a shoot takedown. Pervitin fights it but they end up in guard.
Widenose chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Widenose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pervitin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widenose has managed to get both his arms back between Pervitin's legs - danger averted.
Widenose won't allow Pervitin to sweep him here.
Widenose 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.
Widenose wants to pass the guard but Pervitin is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pervitin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Widenose has passed into side control. #T1#
Pervitin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Widenose advances to mount.
Pervitin is looking to get to half guard.
Widenose landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Pervitin can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pervitin gets back to half guard.
Pervitin is looking for a sweep. Widenose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Widenose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Widenose controlling the action here.
Widenose'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.
Pervitin tries to roll over but Widenose keeps him under control.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Widenose working Pervitin over with strikes.
Pervitin is staying active underneath Widenose, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Widenose is nestled in close to Pervitin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pervitin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Widenose is trying to control the action in half guard but Pervitin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Widenose landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pervitin is staying active underneath Widenose, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Widenose wants to work for an arm triangle but Pervitin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Widenose is trying to control the action in half guard but Pervitin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pervitin throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Widenose wants to work for an arm triangle but Pervitin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pervitin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Widenose feinted with a counter takedown.
Pervitin swats away the attempt to clinch by Widenose.
It seemed like Pervitin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Widenose tries to clinch up but Pervitin circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Widenose dives in and scores a takedown into Pervitin's guard.
Widenose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pervitin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Widenose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pervitin can do to turn this around?
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Pervitin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Widenose postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pervitin looking for a guillotine here but Widenose defends easily.
Pervitin looking for a sweep. Not yet Pervitin, not yet.
Widenose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Widenose's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Widenose won't allow Pervitin to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pervitin has momentary wrist control but Widenose slips an elbow through the middle.
Pervitin wants to sweep here but Widenose controlling him for the moment.
Widenose is looking to pass into half guard but Pervitin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pervitin is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Pervitin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bofur Widenose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Widenose not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Widenose is really struggling to control Pervitin but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Widenose is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Widenose has an active guard here but Pervitin has managed to pass into half guard.
Pervitin stalling away here and it's allowed Widenose to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Widenose wants to control the position but Pervitin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Widenose wants to sweep but Pervitin has passed to side control!
Widenose takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
Pervitin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pervitin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Widenose keeps working.
Widenose is looking for a sweep.
Widenose sneaks back into half guard.
Widenose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pervitin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mr Pervitin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Pervitin connects with a looping right hand.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown but Pervitin shows good takedown defense.
Pervitin wants to clinch up but Widenose keeps it at a distance.
Widenose appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pervitin stuffs the takedown attempt from Widenose. Widenose gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pervitin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pervitin wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Pervitin looks to throw the jab but Widenose is out of range.
Widenose changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pervitin as he avoids it easily.
Pervitin feints a counter leg kick.
Widenose slips a straight right by Pervitin.
Widenose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pervitin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Widenose shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Pervitin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Widenose stacks Pervitin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Widenose!
Widenose misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Pervitin is looking for a sweep.
Widenose scoring with punches and elbows.
We've been hearing that Widenose has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pervitin is trying to control Widenose's posture but Widenose avoids it.
Widenose is chipping away with strikes.
Pervitin tries to improve position but can't.
Widenose working the head with strikes.
Pervitin sneaks back into half guard.
Pervitin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Widenose is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Widenose is keen to just control but Pervitin is a slippery customer.
Widenose lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Widenose drops an elbow to the side of Pervitin's head.
Widenose is nestled in close to Pervitin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pervitin tries to roll over but Widenose keeps him under control.#T4#
Widenose perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Widenose trying to mount his opponent but Pervitin defends it.
Widenose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pervitin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pervitin being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pervitin is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Pervitin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pervitin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Widenose.
Widenose scoring with punches from side control.
Widenose wants to control but Pervitin is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Pervitin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pervitin looking for a sweep but Widenose has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1#
Widenose avoids the attempt from Pervitin to control.
Widenose with a couple of short strikes.
Widenose working Pervitin over with strikes here.
Widenose controlling his opponent.
Widenose raining down shots from the mount!
Widenose lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Pervitin tries to lock up and control but Widenose gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Widenose is trying to control here but Pervitin has managed to regain half guard.
Widenose trying to mount his opponent but Pervitin defends it. #SUB#
Widenose is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Widenose is nestled in close to Pervitin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3##SUB#
Widenose is looking for a kimura but Pervitin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Widenose to get the leverage.
Widenose lands strikes from half guard.
Widenose is just content to waste time from the top position. Pervitin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pervitin keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pervitin has an active guard here but Widenose has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Widenose is looking to stall here but Pervitin recovers full guard.
Pervitin wants to sweep here but Widenose controlling him for the moment.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Pervitin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose had his way with Mr Pervitin in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Widenose has a takedown stuffed.
Mr Pervitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pervitin throws a big shot that misses.
Pervitin falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose trying to control from half guard but Pervitin is working away. #T1#
Pervitin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Widenose's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Widenose's back!
Widenose rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pervitin is trying to control the action in half guard but Widenose is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Widenose looking for submissions off his back.
Widenose is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pervitin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bofur Widenose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Widenose is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pervitin is thwarting Widenose's attempts to control the position.
Widenose wants to improve his position but Pervitin is controlling well.
Widenose is controlling Pervitin's trapped leg to prevent Pervitin from advancing to side control.
Widenose gets back to full guard. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Widenose holds on and takes a little breather.
Further stalling from Widenose.
Pervitin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Widenose tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mr Pervitin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice takedown defense from Pervitin. No joy for Widenose on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Widenose.
Pervitin throws a fast counter high kick but Widenose manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widenose wants to clinch up but Pervitin keeps it at a distance.
Pervitin slaps away a takedown attempt from Widenose, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose slips a jab and a cross from Pervitin.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mr Pervitin.
I think Widenose has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bofur Widenose!
Bofur Widenose is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Bofur Widenose 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: DMMA 282 Cowan vs Greene
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Nickel misses with a looping left.
Nickel swats away the attempt to clinch by Widenose.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Nickel lands.
Nickel throws a combination. Widenose tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nickel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nickel takes a swing at Widenose's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel throws a body punch but Widenose moves out of range.
Widenose wants to clinch.
Nickel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Widenose has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bigfoot BJJ in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
A big right from Nickel misses.
Nickel lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big right from Nickel misses.
Widenose shoots in but no luck this time.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Widenose on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Widenose slips under a jab.
Widenose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nickel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Widenose shoots for a double leg takedown but Nickel sprawls well. He's pushed Widenose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nickel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Widenose checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Widenose.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Nickel swats away the attempt to clinch by Widenose.
Nickel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nickel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nickel.
Nickel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Widenose is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nickel tried to score with a low kick but Widenose checks it.
Nickel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Widenose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Widenose ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Widenose slips under a jab from Nickel.
Widenose changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Widenose moves away.#T3#
Widenose takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Widenose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nickel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Widenose somewhat.
Nickel connects with a leg kick.
Widenose misses with a takedown attempt - Nickel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Widenose blocks a leg kick.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widenose tries to counter with a takedown but Nickel is quick to defend against it.
Nickel throws a hook but Widenose blocks it.
Widenose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Nickel scores with a jab.
Nickel throws a push kick but Widenose slaps the foot to one side.
Widenose fails to land with a series of punches.
Nickel throws a low kick but Widenose moves out of range easily.
Nickel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Widenose or perhaps it was just good defense by Nickel, which made it look bad. #CL#
Widenose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickel cracks Widenose with a good jab.
Widenose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickel takes a swing at Widenose's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel lands a really nice looking cross but Widenose seems unphased.
Widenose needs to keep his hands up - Nickel had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Widenose rushes Nickel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Widenose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nickel to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Nickel wants to break free but Widenose has control.
Nickel is trying to break the clinch but Widenose has him pressed against the cage.
Widenose prevents Nickel from breaking the clinch.
Nickel is trying to break free.
Widenose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nickel smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel swats away the attempt to clinch by Widenose.
Nickel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Widenose.
Nickel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Widenose blocks the body kick.
Nickel swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Widenose tries to close the distance and clinch but Nickel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Nickel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Widenose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nickel misses with a hook. Widenose ducked under it nicely.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickel lands a nice shot to the body.
Widenose wants to clinch up but Nickel keeps it at a distance.
Widenose tries to clinch up.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Nickel. No joy for Widenose on that attempt.
Nickel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Widenose attempts a counter takedown but Nickel avoids it well and moves away.
Widenose slips a straight right by Nickel.
Widenose tries to counter with a takedown but Nickel is quick to defend against it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nickel 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 Widenose has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Widenose and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Nickel throws a leg kick #TD#
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control.
Nickel tries to buck Widenose off but Widenose is having none of it.
Widenose misses with the ground and pound.
Nickel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Widenose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nickel is trying to work for a sweep but Widenose has mounted him!
Widenose tries to control but Nickel wriggling away. #T4#
Nickel is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Widenose looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Widenose trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Widenose scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nickel?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel wants to get back to his feet.
Widenose lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Widenose with the ground and pound from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nickel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickel throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Widenose counters with a single leg into guard. Nickel didn't expect that.
Nickel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Widenose lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widenose landing some decent shots from guard.
Nickel working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nickel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Widenose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickel keeps working.
Widenose has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1##SUB#
Widenose is trying for a kimura here. Nickel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Widenose wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bofur Widenose!
A victorious Bofur Widenose thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 270 Tyler vs Zhdanov
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Widenose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nurmagomedov's waist but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Widenose off to one side.
We've been informed that Nurmagomedov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Widenose darts in and clinches Nurmagomedov up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Widenose jumps into guard, dragging Nurmagomedov to the mat.
Widenose wants to hit a sweep here but Nurmagomedov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Widenose there!
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Widenose is trying to escape the mount.
Nurmagomedov controlling his opponent. #T2#
Widenose is trying to escape the mount.
Nurmagomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Widenose is squirming around, avoiding Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Widenose really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Widenose is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurmagomedov controlling his opponent.
Widenose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Nurmagomedov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Nurmagomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Widenose is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Widenose drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nurmagomedov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Widenose's shoulder, as Widenose tries to avoid the shot.
Widenose tries to counter with a takedown but Nurmagomedov is quick to defend against it.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widenose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Widenose takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Widenose avoids it easily.
Nurmagomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Widenose looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1##CL2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov stalling in the clinch.
Widenose wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Widenose takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Widenose tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nurmagomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Widenose is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nurmagomedov pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Widenose ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Widenose no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Widenose seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Widenose working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Widenose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nurmagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Widenose's legs - danger averted.
Nurmagomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Widenose looking for a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov defends easily.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Widenose keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Widenose feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Widenose takes a jab right on the kisser.
Widenose tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Widenose does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Widenose or perhaps it was just good defense by Nurmagomedov, which made it look bad.
Nice uppercut there from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Widenose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Widenose wants it to stay on the feet.
Nurmagomedov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Widenose shoots in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Widenose's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Widenose rather than just go for the knockout.
Widenose on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Widenose avoids nicely.
Widenose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurmagomedov stuns Widenose with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Widenose counters with a single leg into guard. Nurmagomedov didn't expect that.
Widenose wants to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Widenose drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nurmagomedov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nurmagomedov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nurmagomedov! #REVB#
Nurmagomedov takes a little break here. Widenose wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Widenose is looking for a sweep.
Widenose seems a little lost for a moment, as Nurmagomedov dominates the positioning.
Widenose gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Nurmagomedov prevents Widenose from improving his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Widenose is trying to control but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Widenose tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Widenose shows good takedown defense.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Widenose tries to sprawl out of it but Nurmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Widenose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Widenose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bofur Widenose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.#T4#
Widenose avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy right hand but Widenose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Widenose was well out of range.
Widenose feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Widenose moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Widenose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Widenose saw that one coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurmagomedov circles away.
Nurmagomedov is looking for the big counter here.
Widenose moves out of range of the strikes.
Widenose tries to counter with a takedown but Nurmagomedov is quick to defend against it.
Bofur Widenose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice sprawl there from Widenose as Nurmagomedov shoots in.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nurmagomedov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 262 The Real Deal
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Kazuma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kazuma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Widenose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Widenose appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Widenose forces Kazuma back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Kazuma manages to break the clinch.
Widenose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kazuma.
Widenose drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kazuma sprawls and moves away.
Widenose darts in looking for a takedown but Kazuma gets double underhooks and turns Widenose into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Kazuma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kazuma wants to get back to striking at distance but Widenose won't allow it.
Kazuma tries to break free but Widenose pushes him back against the cage.
Kazuma wants to break free but Widenose has control.
Widenose controlling the action here for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Widenose.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Widenose for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kazuma smiles and moves away. #CL#
Widenose closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Widenose looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazuma wants to break free but Widenose has control. #BC2#
Kazuma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Widenose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kazuma's waist but Kazuma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Widenose off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kazuma! But no joy.#TD#
Widenose bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Widenose scoring with punches from side control.
Kazuma is trying to get back to his feet.
Widenose lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kazuma tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB#
Widenose is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Widenose extends the arm and Kazuma is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bofur Widenose!
A relieved looking Bofur Widenose 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: DMMA 249 Nickel vs Widenose
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Widenose slips under a jab from Nickel.
Widenose is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Widenose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nickel defends it well.
Nice straight punches there by Nickel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nickel.
Widenose avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Widenose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Widenose moves out of range of the strikes.
Widenose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Widenose 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.
Widenose fails with the takedown.
Nickel throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Widenose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nickel's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widenose controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nickel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Widenose. #T1#
Nickel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nickel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Widenose landing some decent shots from guard.
Widenose controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nickel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nickel tries to get out of the position.
Widenose tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickel is retaining full guard. #ES#
Nickel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Nickel. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Widenose.
Widenose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nickel tries to avoid it but Widenose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nickel to the ground. Nickel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chip Nickel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.
Nickel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Widenose if he has to take too many more of those.
Nickel throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
so Widenose counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nickel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Widenose on the ground.
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!#SUB2#
Nickel wants to control position but Widenose is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Nickel here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bofur Widenose!
During a confident post fight interview, Bofur Widenose thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 240 Nickel vs Roos
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kersikov leaves Widenose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Widenose has Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose tries to score a body lock takedown but Kersikov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Widenose tries to clinch but Kersikov moves away
and Widenose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Widenose wants to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Widenose fails with the takedown.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widenose doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Widenose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Widenose gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Widenose tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Widenose or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov, which made it look bad. #T3#
Widenose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Widenose tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Widenose closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. Widenose pushes Kersikov against the cage but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Widenose shoots in but no luck this time.
Widenose tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Widenose closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Widenose shoots and misses
and Widenose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Widenose with a poor takedown
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose misses with a takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyko Kersikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Widenose tries to clinch
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Widenose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Widenose is looking to clinch but Kersikov is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Widenose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Widenose tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Widenose avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Widenose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Widenose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Widenose wants to take the fight to the mat but Kersikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.#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.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Widenose.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Widenose tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Widenose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Widenose tries to clinch up
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Widenose.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kersikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Widenose doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kersikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Widenose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
Widenose tries to clinch up but Kersikov circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyko Kersikov 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! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Widenose closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Widenose tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Widenose swings around for an armbar but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Widenose's guard.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov trying to control but Widenose is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Widenose is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Widenose working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
Widenose is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Widenose looking for a sweep. Not yet Widenose, not yet.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Widenose working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily. #SU2#
Kersikov stands and steps away. Widenose gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Widenose closes the distance but Kersikov moves to the side
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Widenose doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Widenose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kersikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Widenose somewhat.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Widenose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boyko Kersikov.
I've got Kersikov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyko Kersikov!
A relieved looking Boyko Kersikov 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: DMMA 229 Pinkman vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Outback throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Widenose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.#TD2#
Widenose gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Widenose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Outback has managed to free his arm - good work.
Outback avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Widenose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Widenose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Widenose trying to mount his opponent but Outback defends it.
Outback is positioning himself well to prevent Widenose advancing to mount. #T1#
Outback has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Widenose thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Outback's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Widenose working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Outback is controlling Widenose's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Outback tries to get to full guard but Widenose has control of the leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Widenose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #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.
Outback trying to hold on to Widenose's head to control him but Widenose postures up.
Widenose is stalling here. Outback is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Widenose seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Outback has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Outback trying to control the action but Widenose is working from the bottom.
Widenose is looking for a sweep.
Widenose manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Widenose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Widenose trying to control here.
Outback controlling the action here.
Widenose tries to roll over but Outback keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Widenose actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Widenose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Widenose trying to hold on to Outback's head to control him but Outback postures up.
Widenose wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Outback connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Outback throws a jab when Widenose was well out of range.
Widenose takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Widenose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Outback pinned against the cage. Outback gets the underhooks and manages to circle 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 Macca Outback will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Outback chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Widenose shoots in and drives through. Outback sprawls well.
Widenose takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Outback instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Widenose pulls Outback into guard.
Outback has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Outback showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Widenose working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Outback doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Outback manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Widenose is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Outback frees his head nicely. Oh but Widenose has switched to an armbar! Outback is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bofur Widenose!
Our winner, Bofur Widenose, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 222 Roos vs Widenose
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Widenose tries for a takedown but Roos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Widenose fails with the takedown
and Roos counters with a straight right hand.
Widenose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bofur Widenose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Roos tries to sprawl but Widenose drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Roos kicks Widenose off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Widenose with that takedown attempt.
Roos is looking to counter punch.
Cooper Roos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.#T1#
Widenose tries to clinch but Roos is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Roos misses the target.
Widenose tries to clinch but Roos is having none of it.
Widenose shoots in but Roos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roos is looking to counter punch.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Widenose is looking to clinch.
Widenose shoots in and drives through. Roos sprawls well.
Roos is looking to counter with head kicks.
Widenose moves forwards but Roos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Widenose is looking to clinch but Roos is avoiding it.
Widenose shoots in but Roos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Roos misses its target.#T3#
Widenose shoots in for a double leg but Roos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Widenose shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Widenose showed some decent athleticism there.
Roos is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Convicted Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Widenose is trying to control. Roos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roos is controlling Widenose's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Roos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roos.
Widenose sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Widenose trying to control but Roos is working from the bottom.
Widenose not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Widenose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Widenose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#KD#
Roos lands a big head kick that sends Widenose tumbling to the mat! Roos takes a step backwards and waves Widenose back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Widenose is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cooper Roos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Roos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Widenose.
Roos thinks about countering with a body kick.#CUT#It looks like Bofur Widenose has been cut.#CL2#
Widenose takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roos scores a nice knee to the body.
Roos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Widenose goes for a takedown attempt but Roos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roos throws a right hand that Widenose ducks under and follows up with a left that Widenose also avoids with ease.
Widenose changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Roos throws a jab but it's blocked by Widenose.
Widenose fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Widenose gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roos misses with a punch on the inside.
Roos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Widenose is defending well for now.
Roos lands a nice knee to the body.
Widenose is breathing heavily.
Roos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Widenose is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cooper Roos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.#T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Roos obliges.
Roos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Widenose.
Roos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Roos lands with a left to the head.
Widenose managing to block the knees to the body from Roos.
Roos struggles to land a body shot inside as Widenose controls his hands.
Roos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widenose can do to turn this around?
Roos lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Widenose backwards.
Widenose blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roos.
Roos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Widenose backwards.
Roos lands with a short shot to the head.
Roos lands a nice knee to the body.
Roos lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Roos connects with a knee to the head.
Roos lands with a right to the head.
Roos lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Roos.
Roos lands with a right to the head.
Roos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Widenose blocks an uppercut.
Roos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Widenose lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Widenose backwards.
Roos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Roos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roos lands with a right to the head.
Roos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roos lands an uppercut.
Roos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Widenose in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Roos lands with a left to the head.
Roos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Roos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Widenose.
Roos working Widenose over with knees to the body.
Roos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roos.
Roos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Roos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Widenose is still on wobbly legs! Can Roos finish him?
Still in the clinch, Roos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Widenose seems to have recovered his senses.
Widenose blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Widenose in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Roos lands a good knee to the midsection. Widenose won't want to take too many of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cooper Roos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bofur Widenose's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Are you kidding me?! Roos ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Widenose clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cooper Roos!
Cooper Roos thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 215 Magrath vs Don 3
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Widenose stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi keeps the fight on the outside.
Mukunzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Widenose.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mukunzi.
Widenose drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mukunzi sprawls and moves away.
Widenose avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mukunzi misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Widenose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mukunzi's guard.
Mukunzi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Widenose puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose is nestled in close to Mukunzi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Widenose wants to control but Mukunzi is keeping him busy.
Widenose working Mukunzi over with strikes. #T1#
Mukunzi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mukunzi has his hands clasped together around Widenose's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mukunzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Widenose is working away from the top position though.
Widenose wants to take a breather but Mukunzi is having none of it.
Widenose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Widenose works his way into side control.
Mukunzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Widenose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Widenose lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Widenose trying to control the position but Mukunzi is working away.
Mukunzi parries the strikes from Widenose easily there. Widenose is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mukunzi to escape.
Mukunzi dodges the ground and pound from Widenose.
Mukunzi trying his best to control but Widenose has mounted him.
Widenose is landing with some decent strikes but Mukunzi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Widenose is landing with some decent strikes but Mukunzi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mukunzi working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Widenose with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Widenose 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.#T3#
Widenose working the ground and pound effectively.
Widenose raining down shots from the mount!
Mukunzi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mukunzi has his hands clasped together around Widenose's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Widenose lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Widenose is looking to take a break and control but Mukunzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Widenose has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Widenose content to control rather than advance.
Mukunzi is controlling Widenose's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Widenose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Widenose in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mukunzi misses the jab.
Widenose tries to counter with a takedown but Mukunzi is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Widenose closes the distance and clinches.
Widenose prevents a body shot from Mukunzi.
Widenose wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Mukunzi.
Widenose goes for a takedown attempt but Mukunzi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Widenose tries to clinch but Mukunzi is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mukunzi! But no joy.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot #TD#
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose is trying to control the action in half guard but Mukunzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bofur Widenose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Widenose winds up and cracks Mukunzi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Widenose passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Widenose lands a big elbow.
Mukunzi is squirming around, avoiding Widenose's attempts to control the action.
Mukunzi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Widenose controlling from the full mount.
Widenose punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mukunzi tries to hold on but Widenose pushes him away. #T2#
Widenose landing strikes, looking to finish!
Widenose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mukunzi can do to turn this around?
Widenose wants to control the pace but Mukunzi is squirming around nicely.
Widenose prevents Mukunzi from getting the reversal.
Mukunzi wants to control but Widenose is having none of it.#SUB#
Widenose working for a submission but Mukunzi is keeping him at bay.
Mukunzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Mukunzi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Widenose tries to control but Mukunzi wriggling away.
Mukunzi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Widenose wants to control the pace but Mukunzi is squirming around nicely. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Widenose lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mukunzi hang on?
Mukunzi can't escape the position. #SUB#
Widenose working for a guillotine from mount but Mukunzi is in no mood to give up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mukunzi tries to hold on but Widenose postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mukunzi throws a leg kick #TD#
and Widenose counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Widenose working Mukunzi over with strikes.
Widenose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Widenose seems to be working for a kimura but Mukunzi defends the submission attempt.
Widenose scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi won't allow Widenose to pass to mount.
Widenose stalling.
Widenose prevents Mukunzi from improving his position.#T1#
Mukunzi keeps trying to improve his position.
Widenose lands strikes from half guard.
Widenose seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mukunzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Widenose slows the pace down in half guard.
Mukunzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Salomon Mukunzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bofur Widenose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Widenose is looking to advance position but Mukunzi won't allow it.
Widenose is keen to just control but Mukunzi is a slippery customer.
Mukunzi moves into full guard.
Mukunzi keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Widenose showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Widenose was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
A head kick by Mukunzi misses #TD#
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control.
Mukunzi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mukunzi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Widenose. #T4#
Widenose trying to control momentarily.
Widenose is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Widenose is punishing Mukunzi with some ground and pound.
Mukunzi wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Widenose looking to break Mukunzi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mukunzi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Widenose will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I would not like to be Mukunzi right now. #SUB#
Widenose is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bofur Widenose!
Bofur Widenose decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 205 Alyoshin vs Mahmut
Date: Jun 21, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Widenose gets a double leg takedown into Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Widenose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Widenose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kersikov controlling Widenose's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Widenose. #T1#
Widenose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Widenose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Widenose pushes down on Kersikov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Widenose winds up and cracks Kersikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov trying to control here.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Widenose keeps him under control.#T2#
Kersikov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Widenose has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Widenose with the ground and pound from mount.
Kersikov can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Widenose is working for a guillotine from mount but Kersikov frees his head quite easily.
Widenose working the ground and pound effectively. #T3#
Widenose fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Widenose lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Widenose tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Widenose unloading with bombs!
Widenose connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Widenose looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kersikov is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Widenose gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Widenose scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Widenose scoring with strikes but Kersikov is staying in there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Widenose has a good base and remains in mount.
Widenose with shots to the head and body - Kersikov looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Widenose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Widenose throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Widenose, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense.
Boyko Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.
Widenose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Boyko Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Widenose misses with a takedown attempt
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD2#
Widenose feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Widenose controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Widenose postures up.
Kersikov controlling Widenose's posture.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Widenose working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Widenose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kersikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Widenose is working Kersikov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Widenose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Widenose advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Widenose working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kersikov wants to control the action here but instead Widenose manages to pass to full mount!
Kersikov is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Widenose lands a heavy elbow.
Widenose prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Widenose gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Widenose's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Widenose has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Kersikov is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bofur Widenose!
A victorious Bofur Widenose thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 196 Outback vs Klimenko
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Widenose takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Widenose moves out of range as Distefano throws a body kick.
Widenose feints the counter takedown.
Widenose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Widenose changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Distefano gets tackled into the cage by Widenose. Widenose maintains the clinch.
Widenose is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Distefano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Widenose tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Distefano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Distefano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Distefano scores with a shot to the side of Widenose's head.
Distefano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Widenose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Distefano fails to land.
Distefano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Widenose tries for a takedown but Distefano manages to get underhooks.
Eric Distefano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.
Distefano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Distefano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Widenose prevents a body shot from Distefano.
Widenose is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Distefano is keeping busy.#T1##TD2#
Widenose pulls Distefano into guard. #SUB2#
Widenose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Distefano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Widenose working for submissions but it's allowed Distefano to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Widenose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Distefano pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Widenose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Widenose tries to roll over but Distefano keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Widenose has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Distefano. Oh but Widenose has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Distefano goes limp - he's gone! Widenose jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bofur Widenose!
A very excited looking Bofur Widenose 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 188 Roos Vs Kaupens
Date: Apr 26, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Widenose is defended easily by Torres.
Torres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose tries to clinch there but Torres circles away. #T1#
Widenose shoots in and drives through. Torres sprawls well.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Widenose manages to avoid it.
Widenose moves to clinch but Torres breaks away
and Torres counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Widenose closes the distance but Torres moves to the side
and Torres makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Torres.
Widenose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Torres defends it well.
Widenose avoids the body shot from Torres.
Widenose feints the counter takedown.
Torres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Widenose ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Widenose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Torres defends it well.
Widenose tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Widenose tries for a takedown but Torres circles away easily
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benji Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.
Torres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Widenose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Widenose fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Torres was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
No luck for Widenose with that takedown attempt.
Widenose moves out of range of the strikes.
Widenose feints the counter takedown.
Widenose with a lazy takedown attempt
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Widenose darts in looking for a takedown but Torres gets double underhooks and turns Widenose into the cage.
Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Torres looks to land a left hand but Widenose moved out of range nicely.
Widenose shoots in looking for a takedown but Torres manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Widenose's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Widenose looks to clinch
and Torres counters with a left to the body.
Widenose moves to clinch but Torres breaks away
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benji Torres dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Widenose misses with a takedown attempt
and Widenose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Widenose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Widenose or perhaps it was just good defense by Torres, which made it look bad.
Widenose misses with a takedown
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Benji Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres misses with a hook.#T1#
Widenose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torres defends it nicely.
Widenose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torres avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters circling - Torres throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Torres misses with a straight right.
Widenose doesn't manage to clinch there - Torres circles away.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Widenose fails with the takedown
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Widenose.
Widenose is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Widenose tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
Torres scores with a hook.
Nice body punch from Torres.
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Widenose feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Widenose looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Widenose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widenose can do to turn this around?#T4#
Torres keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Widenose is working for a submission of some sort.
Torres avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Widenose.
Widenose working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Torres's thigh. Torres counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benji Torres dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Widenose fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Torres gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Torres trying to control the position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Widenose working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Torres wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Widenose is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Widenose seems to be looking for submissions.
Widenose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Widenose is very close to passing his half guard.
Torres is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#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.#SUB2#
Widenose 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.
Torres keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Widenose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Widenose seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Widenose is nestled in close to Torres, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Torres trying to get back to full guard but Widenose takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Torres prevents any damage by holding on tight.#T4#
Widenose is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Torres blocking the ground and pound.
Torres is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Widenose looking to control and managing it successfully.
Widenose landing shots from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose wants to control the pace but Torres is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Widenose goes for an armbar but Torres turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Torres.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bofur Widenose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Torres 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benji Torres!

Event: DMMA 178 Pinks vs Zimmerman
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1#
Widenose shoots in looking for a takedown but Rocksaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Widenose's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Widenose has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Widenose tries to clinch there but Rocksaw circles away.
Rocksaw throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rocksaw won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widenose working the ground and pound from side control.
Widenose 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.
You can see the frustration on Rocksaw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Widenose content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sloppy strikes there by Widenose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose taking a break here but Rocksaw is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rocksaw won't allow Widenose to pass to mount. #T1#
Rocksaw is staying active underneath Widenose, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rocksaw is looking for a sweep. Widenose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rocksaw is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Widenose is trying for a kimura here. Rocksaw looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Widenose wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bofur Widenose!
A relieved looking Bofur Widenose thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Ramone Rocksaw had this to say: 'Lanky piece of shit, it’s a joke'.

Event: DMMA 174 Kaupens vs Cabrera
Date: Mar 08, 2023

#R1#
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Widenose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Widenose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.
Brown throws a right hand that Widenose ducks under and follows up with a left that Widenose also avoids with ease.
Brown shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Widenose eats them both and turns towards Brown to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Leroy Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown jabs at Widenose's body.
Brown swings for the body but Widenose moves out of range.
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Widenose's head backwards.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Widenose moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Widenose bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Widenose tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Widenose working the head with strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Widenose tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Widenose working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widenose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown wants to control but Widenose postures up.
What's Brown going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Widenose working the ground and pound from side control.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Widenose's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Widenose scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Widenose is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Widenose working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Widenose lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Widenose sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Widenose is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Widenose passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Widenose looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Widenose connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Widenose prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Widenose lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4##SUB2#
Widenose has hold of Brown's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brown manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Brown tries to improve his position but Widenose has taken his back! Widenose has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Brown tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Widenose pushes Brown away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bofur Widenose!
Bofur Widenose decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 2
Date: Jan 25, 2023

#R1#
Luciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Widenose 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.
Ray Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Luciano clinches up with Widenose and pushes him back against the cage.
Luciano is pressed up against the cage. Widenose has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Luciano down to the mat. Luciano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Luciano 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.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Widenose changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Luciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Widenose gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Widenose backwards.
Luciano trying to control the position but instead, Widenose has worked for underhooks and has pushed Luciano into the cage.
Widenose tries to pull guard but Luciano holds him up against the cage and eventually Widenose drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Widenose prevents Luciano from breaking the clinch.
Widenose has Luciano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Luciano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ray Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Widenose pressing his opponent against the cage.
Luciano tries a body shot but Widenose blocks it.
Widenose jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luciano walks away with a smile on his face. Widenose gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Luciano is predictable there #TD2#
so Widenose counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Luciano tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Luciano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Luciano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Widenose's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Luciano is looking for a triangle but Widenose pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Luciano looking for subs off his back but Widenose has passed one foot through into half guard.
Widenose is nestled in close to Luciano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Widenose takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Luciano is looking for a sweep. Widenose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Widenose stalling. #T3#
Widenose prevents Luciano from improving his position.
Luciano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widenose chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widenose stopping the sweep attempt from Luciano.
Widenose's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Luciano wants to improve his position but instead Widenose has moved into half guard.
Luciano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Widenose scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Widenose landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. Luciano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Luciano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Widenose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luciano is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Luciano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Widenose defends it easily.
Widenose 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose is pushing down on Luciano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Luciano is fighting to maintain full guard but Widenose has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bofur Widenose will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Luciano. No joy for Widenose on that attempt.
A big right from Luciano misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Widenose.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Widenose.
Widenose with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
No luck for Widenose with that takedown attempt.
Ray Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Widenose blocks a jab.#T1#
Widenose wants to clinch up but Luciano keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Widenose.
Widenose changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Widenose is just out of range.
Widenose with the counter takedown but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Widenose moved out of range nicely.
Widenose feints the counter takedown.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Widenose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Widenose has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Widenose there as he acknowledges the shot.
Luciano misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Luciano!
Luciano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Luciano wants to improve his position but Widenose is controlling well. #T2#
Luciano gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Widenose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Widenose forces his way into half guard.
Luciano is staying active underneath Widenose, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Widenose slips a nice elbow through Luciano's hands, connecting with Luciano's forehead.
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!
Luciano is looking to control Widenose's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Luciano avoid being mounted?
Luciano is looking for a sweep. Widenose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Widenose passes to full mount!
Bofur Widenose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luciano is desperately trying to improve his position but Widenose has a good base and remains in mount.
Widenose controlling his opponent.
Luciano gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Widenose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luciano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Widenose working Luciano over with strikes.
Luciano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Luciano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Luciano.
Widenose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Luciano is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Luciano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Widenose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Widenose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose is fighting to break Luciano's control of his arms but Luciano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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 Ray Luciano will probably get the nod.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Widenose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luciano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A combination from Luciano does no damage.
And Widenose tries to counter it with a takedown but Luciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Widenose bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Widenose lands some shots froms side control.
Luciano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Widenose trying to control from half guard but Luciano is working away.
Luciano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose slips a nice elbow through Luciano's hands, connecting with Luciano's forehead.#T1##SUB#
Luciano actively working from the bottom here.
Luciano trying to control but Widenose postures up.
Widenose is taking a breather. Luciano says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Luciano tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Widenose has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Widenose dominating with strikes here.
Luciano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Luciano slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Luciano is looking to improve his position.
Widenose passes into side control, despite Luciano's attempt to control the position.
Luciano is looking for a sweep.
Luciano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Widenose is trying to control but can't.
Widenose is doing well to control the position and prevent Luciano from advancing to side control.
Widenose is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Luciano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Luciano's back!#T3#
Luciano looking to control the position. #SUB2#
Widenose is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Luciano is really stuck here.
Luciano is working hard here to advance position.
Widenose lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Widenose.
Widenose has Luciano flattened out and is raining down punches. #T4#
Luciano is trying to break free.
Widenose has Luciano flattened out and is raining down punches.
Widenose is working the ground and pound. Can Luciano escape?#SUB2#
Widenose working for a choke but Luciano is defending well.
Widenose is hanging on to Luciano's back as he tries to escape.
Luciano turns into Widenose and is now in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano trying to control but Widenose is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Widenose has his foot on Luciano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luciano works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bofur Widenose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Widenose 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DMMA Christmas Chaos
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1##CL#
Gutsu moves into the clinch.
Gutsu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Gutsu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gutsu manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Gutsu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Widenose can't do much from the bottom here.
Gutsu trying to control the action but Widenose is working from the bottom.
Widenose sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose is looking to improve his position.
Gutsu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gutsu working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Gutsu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Widenose does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gutsu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Widenose is looking for a sweep. Gutsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Widenose is not content to let Gutsu control the position.
Gutsu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Widenose reverses the position - he's now on top in Gutsu's guard.
Gutsu keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Gutsu trying to keep a closed guard but Widenose is proving a slippery customer.
Widenose postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Gutsu keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Gutsu keeping full guard, as Widenose tries to pass.
Widenose connects with a couple of short punches.
Gutsu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Widenose trying to control but Gutsu is working from the bottom.
Gutsu controls Widenose momentarily but Widenose frees himself. #SUB#
Widenose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Widenose preventing the sweep. #T3#
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widenose slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Widenose is trying to work for a kimura but Gutsu is defending well.
Gutsu tries to roll over but Widenose keeps him under control.
Widenose is nestled in close to Gutsu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gutsu is trying to maintain the position but Widenose is very close to passing his half guard.
Widenose stalling. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gutsu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gutsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Gutsu, not yet.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widenose preventing the sweep.
Gutsu keeping full guard, as Widenose tries to pass.
Widenose showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gutsu pulls Widenose in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Gee Gutsu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gutsu throws a shot to the body.
Widenose circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Widenose tries to counter it with a takedown but Gutsu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gutsu throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a single leg into guard. Gutsu didn't expect that.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Widenose working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Gutsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Widenose defends it easily.
Gutsu striking off his back but it's not causing Widenose any problems.
Bofur Widenose has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutsu keeping full guard, as Widenose tries to pass.
Widenose works over Gutsu with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Gutsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Widenose is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Gutsu keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Gutsu has control of Widenose's left arm, preventing Widenose from doing any damage.
Gutsu wants to hit a sweep here but Widenose passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gutsu there!
Widenose landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gutsu is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widenose content just to control the position here. #T2#
Gutsu is trying desperately to improve position.
Widenose with the ground and pound from mount.
Widenose with the ground and pound from mount.
Widenose landing strikes from the mount.
Gutsu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gutsu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gutsu is on top in guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Widenose is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Gutsu controlling Widenose's posture.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widenose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gutsu is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gutsu wants to control from the top but Widenose keeps moving.
Widenose utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gutsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Widenose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Widenose avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gutsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Widenose has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gutsu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Widenose is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gutsu is looking to clinch but Widenose is avoiding it.
Widenose with the counter takedown but Gutsu avoids it easily.
Gutsu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gutsu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gutsu!
Gutsu is not content to let Widenose control the position.
Widenose working the ground and pound.
Widenose lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutsu is not content to let Widenose control the position.
Gutsu is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Widenose is working Gutsu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gutsu is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Widenose is trying to get an arm triangle but Gutsu is defending well.
Widenose trying to control the action but Gutsu is working from the bottom.
Widenose wants to control for a moment but Gutsu uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gutsu is not content to let Widenose control the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gutsu wants to control the action here but instead Widenose manages to pass to full mount! #SUB2#
Widenose has control of Gutsu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gutsu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Widenose controlling the pace for now.
Widenose landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gutsu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Widenose is thwarting Gutsu's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Gutsu is pressing down on Widenose's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Widenose throwing strikes but missing.
Widenose won't allow Gutsu to sweep him here.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Gutsu keeps moving.
Gutsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Widenose is one step ahead there.
Widenose must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gutsu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Widenose wants to control but Gutsu is keeping busy. #T4##SUB#
Gutsu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gutsu is keen to just control but Widenose is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widenose tries to get to full guard but Gutsu has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gutsu wants to work for an arm triangle but Widenose is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Widenose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gutsu pulls his head out easily.
Widenose wants to improve his position but Gutsu is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bofur Widenose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Widenose 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bofur Widenose!
Bofur Widenose thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 154 Panda vs Viikinki
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Widenose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mint lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mint throws a hook to the side of Widenose's head but Widenose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Widenose drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Widenose scoring with punches to the head and body.
Widenose lands a couple of elbows.
Widenose trying to control but Mint is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Widenose defends well.#SUB#
Mint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Widenose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Widenose working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Widenose is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Widenose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mint has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widenose has managed to get both his arms back between Mint's legs - danger averted.
Mint will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Widenose lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Mint working for a triangle but Widenose defends it easily.
Widenose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Mint is looking for a triangle but Widenose pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mint looking for a guillotine here but Widenose defends easily.
Widenose trying to control but Mint is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mint is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Widenose controlling from the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Widenose working some strikes from top position.
Widenose must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Mint is looking for a triangle here but Widenose uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mint is looking for a sweep.
Mint takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Widenose lands a few punches from side control.
Widenose wants to control but Mint is keeping him busy.
Mint on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mint takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Widenose scores with punches from side control.
Mint is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Widenose's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Mint actively working from the bottom here.
Widenose is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Mint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mint with the active half guard here but Widenose passes nicely into side control.
Widenose is looking to take a break and control but Mint is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mint on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mint takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mint tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mint gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Mint is defending against the submission attempts here by Widenose.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Widenose connects with a nice short shot to Mint's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mint actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Widenose doesn't manage to clinch there - Mint circles away.
Mint is looking to counter punch.
Widenose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mint.
Mint misses with a hook #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Mint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Widenose tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mint knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mint tries to get to full guard but Widenose has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mint looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Widenose scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Widenose prevents Mint from improving his position.#SUB#
Mint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mint has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Widenose escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Widenose!
Mint is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Widenose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mint keeps working.
Mint tries to improve position but can't.
Mint is not content to let Widenose control the position.
Widenose works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Mint manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Mint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Widenose looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mint with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Widenose landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Widenose slips a nice elbow through Mint's hands, connecting with Mint's forehead.
Mint is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Widenose jumps into side control!
Mint is looking for a sweep.
Mint manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mint manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Mint has his foot on Widenose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Widenose works his way back into a safe position though.
Widenose chips away with some ground and pound.
Widenose trying to control but Mint is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mint is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Widenose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Mint looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Widenose passes Mint's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Widenose scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Widenose seems to be working for a kimura but Mint defends the submission attempt.
Widenose slips a nice elbow through Mint's hands, connecting with Mint's forehead.#SUB#
Mint looking for submissions off his back.
Widenose lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Mint looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Widenose wants to take a breather but Mint is having none of it.
Widenose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Widenose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mint is pressing down on Widenose's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Mint working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Widenose has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Mint looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Widenose seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Widenose seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mint does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mint rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Widenose.
Widenose trying to control but Mint is working from the bottom.
Widenose postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Widenose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mint has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widenose has managed to get both his arms back between Mint's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Widenose is sitting in close to Mint's body. Mint has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Widenose is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Widenose is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mint.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harris Mint!
Harris Mint seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XII
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Widenose shoots in and gets a takedown into Raledran's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Raledran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Widenose can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Raledran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Widenose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Widenose preventing the sweep.
Widenose trying to control but Raledran is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Widenose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raledran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widenose has managed to get both his arms back between Raledran's legs - danger averted.
Widenose is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Raledran 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.
Raledran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raledran keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Raledran trying to control the position.
Widenose trying to control but Raledran is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Raledran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Raledran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Widenose with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Raledran is looking for a triangle here but Widenose uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Widenose lands an elbow.
Raledran is trying to control Widenose's posture but Widenose avoids it. #T3#
Raledran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Widenose lands some shots froms side control.
Widenose lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Raledran down.
Widenose working the body and head with strikes.
Raledran is trying to improve his position.
Raledran is working hard here to advance position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Widenose working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
Widenose wants to take a breather but Raledran manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Widenose.
Widenose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raledran is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widenose connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Raledran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Widenose defends it easily.
Widenose with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Raledran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Widenose defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Widenose doesn't manage to clinch there - Raledran circles away. #CL2#
Widenose gets a clinch.
Widenose drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Raledran gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Raledran breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raledran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose wants to clinch
and Raledran counters with a straight right hand.
Widenose fails with the takedown.
Raledran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Widenose is looking to clinch.
Widenose's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Widenose duly obliges.
Raledran catches Widenose with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Widenose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Raledran sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Widenose somewhat.
Iner Raledran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.#T2#
The fighters circling - Raledran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Widenose tries to close the distance and clinch but Raledran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Widenose looks to clinch
enabling Raledran to counter with a crisp jab.
Raledran stuns Widenose with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raledran throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Widenose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Raledran's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raledran wants to hit a sweep here but Widenose passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Raledran there!
Raledran gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Raledran looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Widenose is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Widenose is nestled in close to Raledran, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice strikes from Widenose there. #SUB#
Raledran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raledran throws a strike from the bottom but Widenose passes into side control!
Raledran is trying to improve his position.
Widenose passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Raledran!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raledran keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bofur Widenose will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Raledran throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Widenose.
Widenose working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Widenose controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widenose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Widenose stands and throws Raledran's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Widenose looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Widenose swings around for an armbar but Raledran sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Widenose's guard.#SUB2#
Widenose has an active guard here but Raledran has managed to pass into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Raledran is working for a kimura but Widenose is defending it quite comfortably.
Widenose works his way to full guard. Good work.
Raledran wants to get up but he can't break Widenose's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Widenose looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Raledran passes into half guard.
Widenose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Raledran is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Iner Raledran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bofur Widenose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.
Widenose is holding on to half guard well.
Raledran tries to stand but can't do so whilst Widenose controls his leg.
Widenose wants to improve his position but Raledran is controlling well.
Widenose is trying to control but Raledran passes into side control! #T3#
Widenose is looking to regain half guard here but Raledran keeps moving and retains side control.
Widenose wants to control but Raledran postures up.
Raledran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Raledran thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Raledran tries to advance to mount but Widenose denies him.
Widenose is looking to regain half guard here but Raledran keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Widenose manages to work his way to half guard, despite Raledran's best efforts.
Widenose is looking to control Raledran's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Widenose avoid being mounted?
Widenose wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Raledran 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.
Widenose gets full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bofur Widenose.
I've got Widenose 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 143 Polus vs Outback
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Grubbs missing with a left hand there. Widenose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Widenose changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been informed that Widenose has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Grubbs throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control.
Widenose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grubbs keeps working.
Widenose lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Widenose swings around for an armbar but Grubbs sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Widenose's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Widenose holds on and takes a little breather.
Grubbs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Grubbs trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Widenose wants to control the position but Grubbs says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Grubbs wants to stand but Widenose has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Grubbs prevents Widenose from improving his position.
Grubbs wants to stand but Widenose has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Widenose trying to control here.
It looks like Grubbs is going to stand back up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Widenose is looking to control Grubbs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Widenose avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Grubbs scores with a nice head shot.
Grubbs misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a shoot takedown. Grubbs fights it but they end up in guard.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Grubbs keeps moving.
Widenose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grubbs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grubbs wants to stand and escape but Widenose is having none of it.
Grubbs keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully. #T3##ES#
Grubbs pushes Widenose off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Edward Grubbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grubbs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grubbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Widenose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grubbs defends it well.
Grubbs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grubbs throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grubbs won't be happy with that.
Grubbs is trying to get back to his feet.
Widenose wants to control but Grubbs is keeping him busy. #T4#
Grubbs tries to escape but Widenose is in control.
Widenose trying to control the position but Grubbs is working away.
Grubbs taking punishment in the form of punches.
Grubbs is trying to buck Widenose off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose landing a few strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Edward Grubbs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Grubbs misses the shot to the body.
Grubbs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Grubbs.
Widenose changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Widenose moves out of range of the strikes.
Widenose is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Widenose tries to clinch up.
Grubbs throws a shot from downtown. Widenose moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Widenose takes the fight into the clinch.
Grubbs tries to circle away but Widenose has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Grubbs manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Grubbs throws a hook but Widenose avoids it easily.
Widenose avoids the body shot from Grubbs.
Grubbs connects with a looping right hand.
Grubbs cracks Widenose with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Widenose dives in for a single leg takedown but Grubbs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grubbs misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Grubbs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Widenose throws a big right hand that misses.
Widenose cracks Grubbs with a solid left hand.
Grubbs is looking to stand up but Widenose isn't so interested in that idea.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Grubbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Grubbs wants to stand up but Widenose is controlling him.
Widenose throwing strikes but missing.
Widenose with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Widenose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grubbs is keeping the position for now.
Grubbs wants to stand but Widenose is controlling the position. #ES#
Grubbs has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Widenose is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Grubbs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Widenose.
Edward Grubbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.
Widenose fails to pull guard.
Grubbs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Widenose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grubbs to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Widenose is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grubbs can't fight it off and eventually Widenose manages to take the fight to the floor. Grubbs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grubbs keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully. #T4#
Widenose won't allow Grubbs to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grubbs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Widenose won't allow Grubbs to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose looking to pass the guard.
Grubbs wants to get back to his feet but Widenose is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Grubbs dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Widenose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Widenose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grubbs is fending him off so far but Widenose persists. Nope, Grubbs circles away and we're back to standing.
Grubbs throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a single leg into guard. Grubbs didn't expect that.
Bofur Widenose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grubbs wants to stand but Widenose is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Grubbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##ES#
Grubbs pushes Widenose off and gets back to his feet.
Grubbs throws out a loose jab but Widenose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grubbs swings for the body but Widenose moves out of range.
And Widenose tries to counter it with a takedown but Grubbs pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Widenose shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grubbs's guard.

Grubbs pushes Widenose off and scrambles back to his feet.
Grubbs cracks Widenose with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grubbs throws a hook to the side of Widenose's head but Widenose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Widenose slips under a jab from Grubbs.
Widenose tries to clinch up but Grubbs circles away and keeps his distance.
Grubbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Widenose.
Widenose with the counter takedown but Grubbs avoids it easily.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Grubbs as Widenose shoots in.
Edward Grubbs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grubbs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grubbs throws a body shot but no joy.
Widenose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Widenose walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grubbs throws a body punch but Widenose moves out of range.
Grubbs misses with a straight right.
A cross from Grubbs lands.
Grubbs throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control.
Grubbs is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Widenose asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Widenose throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Edward Grubbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Widenose in side control lands a decent elbow.
Grubbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widenose can do to turn this around?
Grubbs on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Widenose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grubbs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Widenose has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
Widenose lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ground and pound from Widenose seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Widenose happy to just control the position for now.
Grubbs wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bofur Widenose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grubbs misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grubbs!

Grubbs throws Widenose to one side and escapes!

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Grubbs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grubbs, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Grubbs!
Edward Grubbs thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 133 Kersikov vs Ilmarinen
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Widenose shoots for a takedown but Doomsday saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Doomsday works the jab nicely.
Widenose drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Doomsday misses with a wild body shot.
Doomsday misses with a body shot.
Doomsday tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Widenose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Widenose avoids the body shot from Doomsday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Doomsday darts in and clinches Widenose up against the cage.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Widenose wants to take the fight to the mat but Doomsday manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Doomsday landing knees to the head. #T1#
Doomsday landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Widenose is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doomsday is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Widenose is defending well for now.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Widenose avoids it.
Doomsday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Widenose blocks it with crossed arms.
Widenose slows down the pace here.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD#
Widenose has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Doomsday clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Doomsday is trying to get back to his feet but Widenose has full control of the position and if anything, Doomsday has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Widenose slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Widenose lands a shot to the body. #T2#
Doomsday wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Widenose is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Doomsday has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Widenose has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Doomsday taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Widenose doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bofur Widenose!
Bofur Widenose decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: LAFC 33
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Widenose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robson.
Widenose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Robson. No joy for Widenose on that attempt.
Widenose tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robson swivels and escapes.
Robson lands a jab.
Widenose has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Robson looks to land a right hand but Widenose moved out of range.
Widenose moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Widenose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Robson! #T1##CL#
Widenose clinches up with Robson and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Widenose.
Widenose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Widenose wants to break free but Robson has control.
Widenose pressing his opponent against the cage.
Widenose wants to take the fight to the mat but Robson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widenose prevents a body shot from Robson.
Stalling in the clinch from Widenose.
Robson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Widenose goes for a takedown in the clinch but Robson prevents it.
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Widenoses head. #T2##TD#
Widenose jumps guard and drags Robson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Widenose tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Widenose is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Widenose looking for a guillotine here but Robson defends easily. #SUB#
Widenose looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Robson passes into half guard.
Widenose is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Widenose is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Widenose looking for submissions off his back.
Robson tries to pass to full mount but Widenose defends it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Widenose is doing well to control the position and prevent Robson from advancing to side control.
Widenose is trying to get back to full guard.
Robson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Widenose is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robson's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Widenose is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Robson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Robson for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Robson as he connects with a hook.
Robson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by Widenose.
Widenose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robson scores with a sloppy right hand. Widenose should have avoided that one.
Widenose staying out of range there.
Widenose appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Robson counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Robson misses with a right hand #TD#
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Robson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Widenose 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Widenose wants to sweep here but Robson controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Robson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Widenose is proving hard to escape from.
Widenose controlling Robson's posture.
Robson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Robson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Widenose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robson has managed to get both his arms back between Widenose's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Widenose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robson is aware though and is defending well.
Bofur Widenose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Widenose trying to control the position.
Robson 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#
Widenose is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Robson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Widenose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robson has managed to get both his arms back between Widenose's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Widenose looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Robson is defending well. Widenose quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Robson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Widenose celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bofur Widenose!
During a confident post fight interview, Bofur Widenose thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 75
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Widenose takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pervitin throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Widenose is trying to control. Pervitin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pervitin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pervitin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Pervitin has his foot on Widenose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Widenose works his way back into a safe position though.
Pervitin keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Pervitin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pervitin wants to hit a sweep here but Widenose passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pervitin there!
Widenose prevents Pervitin from getting the reversal.
Widenose scoring with strikes but Pervitin is staying in there.
Pervitin is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Widenose in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pervitin's coaches at FF Forever have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Pervitin wants to hold on but Widenose pushes him away.
Pervitin gets back to half guard.
Widenose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pervitin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Widenose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pervitin keeps working.
Widenose trying to mount his opponent but Pervitin defends it.
Widenose prevents Pervitin from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Pervitin moves into full guard.
Pervitin wants to control the position but Widenose says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Widenose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pervitin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Widenose. #SUB2#
Widenose is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB2#
Widenose is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pervitin wants to control but Widenose is keeping busy.
Pervitin is refusing to be controlled, as Widenose sits in half guard.
Pervitin is pressing down on Widenose's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pervitin 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.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Pervitin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Widenose's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Widenose lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pervitin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Widenose manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Widenose tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Widenose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pervitin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pervitin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Widenose working for a triangle but Pervitin defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Widenose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pervitin.
And Widenose tries to counter it with a takedown but Pervitin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pervitin misses with a two punch combination.
Widenose takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Widenose 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.
Pervitin lands a really nice looking cross but Widenose seems unphased.
Pervitin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Widenose changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pervitin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Pervitin misses.
Widenose is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick from Pervitin misses #TD2#
and Widenose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pervitin's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Widenose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Pervitin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Widenose slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Widenose seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pervitin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bofur Widenose!
Bofur Widenose thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 66
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
A big right from De Fiore misses.
De Fiore swats away the attempt to clinch by Widenose.
A quick step to the side and De Fiore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Fiore swings for the body but Widenose moves out of range.
Widenose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Widenose looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De Fiore!
De Fiore tries to buck Widenose off but Widenose is having none of it.
Widenose postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose tries to move into full mount but can't pass De Fiore's legs.
De Fiore is letting Widenose control him for a moment. #T1#
De Fiore is trying to control Widenose's posture but Widenose avoids it. #SUB2#
Widenose goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, De Fiore rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Widenose's guard! Nice work there by De Fiore!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Widenose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Fiore is aware though and is defending well.
Widenose is trying to keep De Fiore in close.
De Fiore trying to control but Widenose is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Widenose is on top in guard. #REVB#
Widenose looking to sit in guard and control but De Fiore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Widenose keeping full guard, as De Fiore tries to pass.
De Fiore postures up.
Widenose wants to improve his position but instead De Fiore has moved into half guard. #T3#
De Fiore trying to control from half guard but Widenose is working away.
De Fiore looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
De Fiore is thwarting Widenose's attempts to control the position.
De Fiore is looking to take a break and control but Widenose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Fiore with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Widenose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
De Fiore tries to stand and escape but Widenose is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Fiore misses the jab.
Widenose tries to close the distance and clinch but De Fiore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown but De Fiore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose throws a body punch but De Fiore moves out of range.
De Fiore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Widenose closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Attilio De Fiore dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Widenose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Fiore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Fiore throws a looping overhand right but Widenose ducks down to avoid it.
Widenose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Fiore connects with the punch.
Widenose takes one on the button.
Widenose ducks right into an uppercut from De Fiore.
Attilio De Fiore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widenose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Fiore throws a hook to the side of Widenose's head but Widenose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Widenose slips under a jab from De Fiore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from De Fiore.
De Fiore connects with a right hand. Widenose shakes it off.
A punch lands to the side of Widenose 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Fiore keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from De Fiore misses the target.#T1#
De Fiore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Fiore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Fiore connects with a right hand. Widenose shakes it off.
De Fiore swings for the body but Widenose moves out of range.
De Fiore misses with a straight left.
Widenose with the counter takedown but De Fiore avoids it easily.
Widenose wants to clinch up but De Fiore keeps it at a distance.
De Fiore throws a jab but it's blocked by Widenose.
De Fiore scores with a sloppy right hand. Widenose should have avoided that one.
De Fiore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Widenose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Fiore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Widenose defending well as De Fiore loads up on a big left hand.
Widenose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Fiore defends it well.
De Fiore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widenose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Fiore defends it well.#T2#
De Fiore misses with a straight left.
Widenose closes the distance and clinches up with De Fiore, looking for a takedown. Widenose pushes De Fiore against the cage but De Fiore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Widenose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Widenose tries to clinch up.
Widenose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Fiore.#CL2#
Widenose gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Fiore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Fiore throws a head punch that misses.
De Fiore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widenose can do to turn this around?
Widenose blocks an uppercut.
De Fiore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Widenose's elbow.
De Fiore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Widenose's elbow. #T3#
Widenose jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Fiore walks away with a smile on his face. Widenose gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Widenose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Fiore misses with a looping right.
De Fiore loads up on a big right hand but Widenose slips the punch.
De Fiore throws a hook to the side of Widenose's head but Widenose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Fiore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control.
De Fiore struggling a bit here.
Widenose throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Widenose throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and De Fiore works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Widenose not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
De Fiore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Widenose.
Widenose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Widenose seems content to control.#SUB2#
Widenose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Fiore has managed to free his arm - good work.
Widenose winds up and cracks De Fiore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Attilio De Fiore dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Widenose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Fiore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Widenose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Fiore throws a looping overhand right but Widenose ducks down to avoid it.
Widenose ducks under a wild hook from De Fiore.
De Fiore scores with a nice right hand.
Widenose is looking to clinch but De Fiore is avoiding it.
De Fiore misses the shot to the body.
Widenose with the counter takedown but De Fiore avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Fiore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Widenose moves away.
Widenose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Fiore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Widenose.
De Fiore throws a hook but Widenose avoids it easily.
Widenose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Fiore defends it well.
De Fiore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Widenose manages to avoid it.
Widenose is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
De Fiore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Widenose fails with a takedown attempt.
Widenose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Fiore.
De Fiore misses with a body shot.
Widenose is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Fiore throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Widenose counters with a single leg into guard. De Fiore didn't expect that.
De Fiore wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Widenose manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Widenose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Widenose thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Fiore is refusing to be controlled, as Widenose sits in half guard.
Widenose slips a nice elbow through De Fiore's hands, connecting with De Fiore's forehead.
De Fiore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Widenose.
Widenose missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Fiore trying to hold on to Widenose's head to control him but Widenose postures up. #T3#
De Fiore has hold of Widenose's hands but Widenose slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De Fiore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Widenose.
De Fiore won't allow Widenose to pass to mount.
Widenose keeps trying to improve his position.
Attilio De Fiore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widenose content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Widenose is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Widenose is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and De Fiore reverses the position - he's now on top in Widenose's guard.
Widenose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Attilio De Fiore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Fiore, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Attilio De Fiore!

Event: ENIGMA 58
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Widenose slips a straight right by Phillips.
Phillips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widenose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Widenose slips under a jab.
Phillips misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Widenose rushes Phillips and presses him up against the cage.
Phillips definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Phillips pulls Widenose into guard.
Widenose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Widenose looking to sit in guard and control but Phillips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Widenose is retaining full guard.
Phillips controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Widenose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Widenose controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Widenose passes Phillips's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Widenose seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Phillips keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Phillips is looking to control Widenose's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phillips avoid being mounted?
Phillips makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Phillips.
Widenose throws a strike but Phillips rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Widenose trying to keep a closed guard but Phillips is proving a slippery customer.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Widenose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Widenose has his foot on Phillips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phillips works his way back into a safe position though.
Phillips has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Widenose is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phillips preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Phillips drops back, looking for a kneebar! Widenose looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Widenose looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Widenose! #REVB#
Widenose staying calm.
Phillips takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T4#
Widenose is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Widenose working the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.
Phillips is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bofur Widenose will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Phillips loads up on a big right hand but Widenose slips the punch.#TD2#
Widenose throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Phillips was covering up waiting for the punch and Widenose finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Phillips will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Widenose advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Phillips working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Widenose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Widenose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully. #T1#
Phillips looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Widenose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Widenose stays in close to Phillips's body and controls the position.
Widenose throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Widenose throwing strikes from guard but Phillips blocks nicely.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Widenose shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Widenose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Widenose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bofur Widenose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Widenose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phillips is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Widenose working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Phillips working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Phillips has momentary wrist control but Widenose slips an elbow through the middle.
Widenose 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.
Widenose postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Phillips utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Widenose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Widenose stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Phillips has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Widenose manages to get his head free but now Phillips has transitioned to an armbar! Widenose grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Phillips! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Phillips!
A less than humble Jack Phillips misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SICKNESS IV
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Kicklighter misses with a looping right.
Kicklighter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Widenose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kicklighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Widenose tries for a takedown but Kicklighter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kicklighter misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Widenose counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kicklighter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Widenose sitting in guard here, content to control.
Widenose lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Kicklighter working a defensive guard here.
Kicklighter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kicklighter managing to control the position.
Kicklighter working a defensive guard here.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Kicklighter keeps moving.
Widenose 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.
Widenose landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kicklighter being controlled here, momentarily.
Kicklighter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kicklighter keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Widenose connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Kicklighter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kicklighter pulls Widenose in close to prevent any damage.
Kicklighter trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter throws a shot to the body.
Widenose looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter with the inside leg kick.
Widenose is looking to clinch but Kicklighter is avoiding it. #T4##TD#
Widenose shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kicklighter is refusing to be controlled, as Widenose sits in half guard.
Widenose trying to control from Kicklighter's half guard. Kicklighter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kicklighter wants to sweep here but Widenose controlling him for the moment.
Widenose trying to control but Kicklighter is working from the bottom.
Kicklighter trying to control the position. #T5#
Widenose throwing strikes from guard but Kicklighter blocks nicely.
Widenose postures up in Kicklighter's guard and throws a big left but Kicklighter blocks it.
Kicklighter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kicklighter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kicklighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Widenose is just out of range.
Widenose drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kicklighter sprawls and moves away.
Widenose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kicklighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Widenose appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kicklighter throws a low kick, looking for Widenose's leg but Widenose calmly moves out of range.
Widenose feinted with a counter takedown.
Kicklighter with a jab.
Kicklighter thows a leg kick but Widenose checks it #TD#
and Widenose counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kicklighter controls Widenose momentarily but Widenose frees himself.
Kicklighter looking for a sweep. Not yet Kicklighter, not yet.
Widenose works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kicklighter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kicklighter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Widenose.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Kicklighter tries to get to full guard but Widenose has control of the leg.
Widenose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Widenose wants to pass the guard but Kicklighter is defending well.
Widenose is thwarting Kicklighter's attempts to control the position.
Kicklighter is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kicklighter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Widenose is working away from the top position though.
Widenose drops an elbow to the side of Kicklighter's head.
Kicklighter is trying to control but can't.
Kicklighter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Widenose.
Kicklighter controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Widenose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T9#
Kicklighter takes a swing at Widenose's ribcage but misses.
Widenose changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Widenose closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Kicklighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Widenose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kicklighter but Kicklighter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Widenose walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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 Bofur Widenose will probably get the nod.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R2##TD#
Widenose gets a takedown into half guard.
Kicklighter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Widenose's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kicklighter looking for a sweep. Not yet Kicklighter, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kicklighter looking for a sweep. Not yet Kicklighter, not yet. #T1#
Widenose is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kicklighter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Widenose is looking to work some ground and pound but Kicklighter has wrist control.
Kicklighter controls Widenose momentarily but Widenose frees himself.
Widenose is fighting to break Kicklighter's control of his arms but Kicklighter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Widenose wants to pass the guard but Kicklighter is keeping the position.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Kicklighter keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Widenose walks into a left hand. #CL#
Widenose closes the distance and clinches.
Widenose has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kicklighter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Widenose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kicklighter to keep the fight standing.
Kicklighter lands a body punch.
Widenose is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widenose jumps guard but Kicklighter stands there with Widenose around his waist. Widenose gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kicklighter tries to work over Widenose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Widenose wants to break free but Kicklighter has control.
Kicklighter lands a left hand. #BC2#
Kicklighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Widenose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kicklighter's waist but Kicklighter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Widenose off to one side.
Kicklighter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Widenose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicklighter.
Widenose is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kicklighter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Kicklighter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kicklighter tries a low kick but Widenose avoids it.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Widenose's ribcage but misses.
Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Widenose.
Kicklighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Widenose darts in looking for a takedown but Kicklighter gets double underhooks and turns Widenose into the ropes.
Kicklighter can't find room to land a body shot as Widenose controls the action.
Widenose blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Widenose tries for a takedown but Kicklighter manages to get underhooks.
Widenose tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Kicklighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Widenose on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kicklighter misses with a right hand #TD#
and Widenose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Widenose.
Kicklighter is trying to control the position but Widenose postures up.
Kicklighter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Widenose won't allow Kicklighter to sweep him here. #T5#
Kicklighter trying to keep a closed guard but Widenose is proving a slippery customer.
Kicklighter pulls Widenose in close to his closed guard and prevents Widenose from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kicklighter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Widenose's guard. #REVB#
Kicklighter postures up.
Kicklighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Widenose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kicklighter's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Widenose keeping moving, preventing Kicklighter from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kicklighter 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kicklighter swings for the body but Widenose moves out of range.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Widenose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Widenose.
Kicklighter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Widenose is one step ahead there.
Kicklighter wants to improve his position but instead Widenose has moved into half guard.
Bofur Widenose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T7##SUB#
Widenose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kicklighter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Widenose.
Kicklighter trying to control from the bottom.
Kicklighter gets full guard.
Kicklighter is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Widenose throws a big right hand that misses.
Widenose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Widenose stopping the sweep attempt from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Widenose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kicklighter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kicklighter looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kicklighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Kicklighter connects with a body shot.
Widenose tries for a takedown but Kicklighter circles away easily
letting Kicklighter counter with a right hand. #T9#
Kicklighter scores with a kick to the body.
Widenose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kicklighter defends it nicely.
Widenose blocks a jab.
Widenose changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kicklighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Widenose attempts a counter takedown but Kicklighter avoids it well and moves away.
Kicklighter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Kicklighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Vinicius Kicklighter!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Vinicius Kicklighter!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Vinicius Kicklighter!

Vinicius Kicklighter wins by unanimous decision!
Vinicius Kicklighter is the new middleweight champion!
Vinicius Kicklighter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BKFC 20 - Widenose v Anacoreta
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1##CL#
Widenose moves into the clinch.
Dos Anjos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dos Anjos is looking to break free of the clinch but Widenose has double underhooks.
Dos Anjos wants to break free but Widenose has control.
Widenose is looking for a takedown.
Widenose wants to take the fight to the mat but Dos Anjos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dos Anjos stalling in the clinch but Widenose improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Widenose as Dos Anjos tries to tie him up.
Dos Anjos wants to break free but Widenose has control.
Widenose tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos is trying to force a seperation but Widenose has the dominant position.
Dos Anjos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Widenose has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Widenose lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Widenose sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dos Anjos defending well though. #T1#
Widenose is thwarting Dos Anjos's attempts to control the position.
Widenose working the head and body with strikes.
Widenose sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dos Anjos trying to control from the bottom.
Widenose looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dos Anjos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dos Anjos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Widenose is nestled in close to Dos Anjos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Widenose wants to control but Dos Anjos is keeping him busy.
Dos Anjos wants to improve his position but Widenose is controlling well.
Dos Anjos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Widenose's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Widenose's back!
Dos Anjos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Widenose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Widenose tries to break free.
Widenose tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Widenose is looking to get to half guard.
Widenose tries to hold on but Dos Anjos postures up.
Widenose can't escape the position.
Widenose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dos Anjos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dos Anjos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dos Anjos is landing with some decent strikes but Widenose is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dos Anjos avoids the attempt from Widenose to control.
Dos Anjos controlling the pace for now.
Widenose is in all sorts of trouble here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Anjos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Widenose is looking to escape. #T3#
Widenose sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dos Anjos is controlling the pace.
Widenose regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dos Anjos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dos Anjos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dos Anjos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dos Anjos is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Widenose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dos Anjos is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dos Anjos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dos Anjos wants to control from the top but Widenose keeps moving. #SUB#
Dos Anjos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Widenose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Anjos has managed to get both his arms back between Widenose's legs - danger averted.
Dos Anjos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dos Anjos trying to control but Widenose is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Widenose looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dos Anjos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose dominated that round.
That's time! Widenose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Widenose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dos Anjos falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control.
Bofur Widenose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Anjos is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Widenose wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dos Anjos, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Dos Anjos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Widenose landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose lands a few punches from side control.
Dos Anjos is looking for a sweep.
Widenose lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Widenose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Anjos can do to turn this around?#T1#
Widenose tries to advance to mount but Dos Anjos denies him.
Dos Anjos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Widenose connects with a decent elbow.
Dos Anjos can't do much from the bottom here.
Dos Anjos is trying to get back to half guard.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Widenose postures up.
Widenose scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Widenose is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dos Anjos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dos Anjos is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dos Anjos can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Dos Anjos struggling a bit here.
Widenose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Anjos keeps working.
Widenose scores with punches from side control.
Widenose cracks Dos Anjos with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Widenose tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Widenose has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Widenose trying to control the position but Dos Anjos is working away.
Widenose is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dos Anjos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dos Anjos has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dos Anjos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Widenose. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Dos Anjos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dos Anjos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Widenose 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.
The ground and pound from Widenose seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Widenose working away.
Dos Anjos is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Widenose is staying active.
Widenose scores with punches from side control.
Widenose scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Widenose looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dos Anjos is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB#
Widenose tries for a kimura but Dos Anjos is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Anjos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Widenose actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Anjos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Widenose is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Anjos is working away from the top position though.
Widenose is trying to get back to full guard.
Widenose trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose dominated that second round.
That's time! Widenose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Widenose blocks a jab.
Widenose tries to clinch there but Dos Anjos circles away.
Dos Anjos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Widenose appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dos Anjos throws a hook but Widenose blocks it.
Dos Anjos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Widenose.
Dos Anjos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Widenose changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Widenose moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Widenose wants to clinch
and Dos Anjos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Dos Anjos.
Widenose slips a jab and a cross from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a hook but Widenose blocks it.
Widenose changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dos Anjos throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dos Anjos won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Anjos sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Dos Anjos wants to control but Widenose is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Widenose trying to control the action but Dos Anjos is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Widenose lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Widenose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dos Anjos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Widenose.
Dos Anjos wants to improve his position but Widenose is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Widenose.
Widenose is trying to control. Dos Anjos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Widenose working Dos Anjos over with strikes. #SUB#
Widenose is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Widenose slips a nice elbow through Dos Anjos's hands, connecting with Dos Anjos's forehead.
Widenose trying to control from half guard but Dos Anjos is working away.
Widenose throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dos Anjos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Widenose.
Widenose not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Widenose lands with a punch from half guard.
Dos Anjos wants to sweep but Widenose has passed to side control!
Dos Anjos struggling a bit here.#T3#
Dos Anjos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Widenose's best efforts.
Widenose seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dos Anjos trying to control but Widenose postures up.
Widenose moves nicely into side control.
Widenose trying to control the action but Dos Anjos is working from the bottom.
Dos Anjos is trying to control Widenose's posture but Widenose avoids it.
Dos Anjos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Widenose haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Widenose cracks Dos Anjos with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Widenose trying to control the position but Dos Anjos is working away.
Widenose cracks Dos Anjos with a big elbow. #SUB#
Widenose tries for a kimura but Dos Anjos is defending well.
Widenose working away.
Dos Anjos taking a bit of punishment here - Widenose scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Anjos taking a bit of punishment here - Widenose scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Widenose is trying to get an arm triangle but Dos Anjos is defending well.
Dos Anjos is looking to regain half guard here but Widenose keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Dos Anjos misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Dos Anjos.
Widenose changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Widenose dives in and scores a takedown into Dos Anjos's guard.
Dos Anjos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Widenose wants to pass the guard but Dos Anjos is keeping the position.
Widenose working some strikes from top position.
Widenose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Widenose chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dos Anjos keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Dos Anjos has momentary wrist control but Widenose slips an elbow through the middle.
Widenose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Dos Anjos trying to control the position.
Widenose lands a couple of elbows.
Dos Anjos controlling the position.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Dos Anjos keeps moving.
Widenose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dos Anjos has his hands on Widenose's head, controlling the position.
Widenose is in close to Dos Anjos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dos Anjos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Anjos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Widenose working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Widenose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dos Anjos working a defensive guard here.
Dos Anjos keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Widenose postures up in Dos Anjos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Anjos blocks it.
Widenose landing with the ground and pound.
Dos Anjos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Dos Anjos looking to control but Widenose passes into half guard.
Widenose trying to control the action but Dos Anjos is working from the bottom.
Dos Anjos taking some punishment here, with Widenose in his half guard.
Widenose tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dos Anjos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Widenose scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Widenose is working for a kimura but Dos Anjos is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Widenose seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Dos Anjos is trying to get back to full guard.
Dos Anjos is refusing to be controlled, as Widenose sits in half guard.
Dos Anjos is trying to maintain the position but Widenose is very close to passing his half guard.
Dos Anjos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Widenose. #SUB#
Widenose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose works over Dos Anjos with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose had his way with Octavio Dos Anjos in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5##TD#
Widenose shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Widenose was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dos Anjos is trying to improve his position.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Widenose postures up.
Dos Anjos is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dos Anjos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Widenose is looking to take a break and control but Dos Anjos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Widenose postures up.#T1#
Dos Anjos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dos Anjos is trying to control Widenose's posture but Widenose avoids it.
Widenose has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dos Anjos!#SUB#
Dos Anjos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Widenose.
Dos Anjos is working to get back to half guard.
Bofur Widenose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Widenose controlling from mount.
Octavio Dos Anjos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Anjos is desperately trying to improve his position but Widenose has a good base and remains in mount.
Widenose controlling from the full mount.
Dos Anjos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Widenose controlling from mount.
Dos Anjos is desperately trying to improve his position but Widenose has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Widenose controlling from the full mount.
Dos Anjos working to try and regain half guard.
Widenose controlling the pace for now.
Dos Anjos sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Widenose trying to control the pace. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Widenose seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dos Anjos for as long as he can get away with.
Widenose has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Widenose blocks the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Well, if Widenose is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Widenose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Anjos.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Anjos throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control.
Widenose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Anjos keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bofur Widenose!
Bofur Widenose is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Bofur Widenose thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BKFC 15 - Widenose vs Ford
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1##CL#
Widenose instigates a clinch. #BC#
Widenose breaks the clinch.
Ford throws a body punch but Widenose moves out of range.
Ford throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Widenose counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Widenose is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Widenose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Widenose is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Widenose postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Widenose scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ford managing to control the position.
Widenose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Widenose content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Widenose is looking to work some ground and pound but Ford has wrist control.
Widenose lands a couple of elbows.
Widenose throwing strikes but missing.
Widenose is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Widenose is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Widenose distracts Ford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Widenose keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ford's head.#T2#
Widenose controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Widenose postures up.
Widenose is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widenose is working Ford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Widenose content to stall in guard here.
Widenose sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ford's guard.
Widenose prevents Ford from improving his position.
Ford is staying active underneath Widenose, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Ford wants to control but Widenose is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Widenose is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Widenose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ford is looking to improve his position.
Ford is not content to let Widenose control the position.#SUB#
Widenose 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.
Ford gets back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Widenose throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widenose postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Widenose landing some decent shots from guard.
Ford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Widenose controls the pace.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ford leaves Widenose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ford is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Widenose's half guard.#SUB#
Widenose actively working from the bottom here.
Widenose is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Widenose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Widenose is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Widenose makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Widenose.
Widenose 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.#SUB2#
Ford drops back, looking for a kneebar! Widenose looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Widenose looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Widenose! #REVR#
Widenose wants to control but Ford is keeping him busy.
Widenose lands a few punches from side control.
Ford takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ford takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ford stops Widenose from passing to mount. #T2#
Ford takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ford wants to control but Widenose postures up.
Ford sneaks back into half guard.
Widenose controlling the pace.
Ford wants to control but Widenose is keeping busy.
Widenose looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Widenose looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Widenose winds up and cracks Ford with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Nice strikes from Widenose there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ford trying to control here.
Widenose passes into side control, despite Ford's attempt to control the position.
Widenose lands some shots froms side control.
Widenose connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ford some visible discomfort.
Ford can't do much from the bottom here.
Ford is trying to improve his position.
Widenose lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Widenose staying calm.
Widenose scoring with punches and elbows.
Widenose trying to control the action but Ford is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Widenose has hold of Ford's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ford seems comfortable defending it but Widenose has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ford is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ford is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Widenose couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bofur Widenose!
A victorious Bofur Widenose thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AWC 2021 Finals Rd 3 A
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Widenose wants to clinch up but Booker keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Widenose shoots in and gets a takedown into Booker's guard.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Booker keeps moving.
Widenose throws a big elbow that misses.
Booker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Widenose.
Booker is controlling Widenose's posture.
Widenose scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Booker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Widenose manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Widenose trying to control the position. #T1#
Widenose manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Booker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widenose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Booker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Widenose connects with a couple of short punches.
Widenose landing with the ground and pound.
Widenose throwing strikes from guard but Booker blocks nicely.
Widenose is looking to work some ground and pound but Booker has wrist control.#T2#
Widenose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Booker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Widenose sitting in guard here, content to control.
Widenose looking to sit in guard and control but Booker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Booker preventing the sweep.
Widenose has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Booker stopping the sweep attempt from Widenose.#T3##SUB2#
Widenose had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Booker defends it easily.
Booker preventing the sweep.
Widenose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Widenose being controlled here, momentarily.
Widenose working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widenose 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Booker throws the left hand but Widenose avoids the punch easily.
Widenose with the counter takedown but Booker avoids it easily.
Widenose blocks a jab.
Booker tries to bum rush Widenose with a series of wild strikes but Widenose uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Widenose shoots for a double leg takedown but Booker sprawls well. He's pushed Widenose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Widenose slips a straight right by Booker.
The fighters circling - Booker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Widenose slips under a jab from Booker.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Booker enables Widenose to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Booker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Widenose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Booker is keeping the position for now.
Booker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose is looking to work some ground and pound but Booker has wrist control.
Widenose wants to pass the guard but Booker is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Widenose drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Booker keeps moving.
Widenose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Widenose is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Booker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Widenose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Booker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Booker tries to get out of the position.
Booker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Booker 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.
Widenose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Widenose throwing strikes from guard but Booker blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Booker keeps the fight on the outside.
Booker misses the jab.
Booker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Widenose looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Booker keeping full guard, as Widenose tries to pass. #T2#
Booker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Widenose.
Widenose trying to control but Booker is working from the bottom.
Widenose tries to free his leg and advance position but Booker is retaining full guard.
Widenose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Booker keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Widenose shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Widenose showed some decent athleticism there.
Booker pushes Widenose off but Widenose dives into side control. #T3#
Widenose cracks Booker with a big elbow.
Widenose moves into full mount!
Widenose scoring with strikes but Booker is staying in there. #CUT2#It looks like Reggie Booker has been cut.
Widenose putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Booker holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Widenose tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #SUB2#
Widenose looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Booker avoids a series of strikes thrown by Widenose.
Bofur Widenose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Widenose wants to control the action but instead Booker gets a body lock and reverses into Widenose's guard! Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Widenose 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#
Widenose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Widenose not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Widenose working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reggie Booker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Widenose gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Widenose working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Booker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Widenose.
The strikes coming from Widenose are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose misses with the ground and pound.
Widenose working the ground and pound but Booker is defending the strikes.
Widenose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Widenose wants to control but Booker is keeping him busy.
Widenose working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Widenose wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Booker, who protects the arm well.
Booker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Widenose.
Sloppy strikes there by Widenose.
Widenose postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Reggie Booker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bofur Widenose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Widenose working the head and body with strikes.
Booker parries the strikes from Widenose easily there. Widenose is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Booker to escape.
Booker defending against the ground and pound.
Widenose content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The strikes coming from Widenose are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Widenose taking a breather here. #T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Widenose shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Booker's guard.
Booker wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Widenose manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Booker is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Widenose tries to pass to full mount but Booker defends it.
Widenose controlling the pace.
Widenose thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Booker's head.
Widenose looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bofur Widenose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Widenose 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bofur Widenose!
Our winner, Bofur Widenose, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AWC 2021 FInals Rd 2 A
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1##CL#
Widenose clinches.
Demirci misses with a body punch.
Demirci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Demirci goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Widenose has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Demirci is trying to keep an underhook but Widenose manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Demirci trying to hold on to Widenose's head to control him but Widenose postures up.
Demirci is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Widenose is staying active.
Widenose performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Demirci is looking to control Widenose's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Demirci avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci wants to get back to full guard but Widenose has passed into side control.#T1#
Demirci tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Widenose tries for a kimura but Demirci is defending well.
Widenose lands a few punches from side control.
Demirci isn't going anywhere.
Demirci is trying to control Widenose's posture but Widenose avoids it.
Demirci gets back to half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Demirci looking for submissions off his back.
Widenose seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Demirci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Demirci actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Demirci with the active half guard here but Widenose passes nicely into side control.
Demirci tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Widenose presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Demirci has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Demirci is looking to get to half guard.
Widenose punishing his opponent with strikes.
Demirci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Demirci slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Demirci is looking for a sweep. Widenose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Demirci has a hand on Widenose's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Widenose takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Demirci is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demirci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bofur Widenose dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Demirci enables Widenose to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Demirci manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Demirci is on top in guard. #REVB#
Widenose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demirci can do to turn this around?
Demirci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Widenose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Widenose wants to hit a sweep here but Demirci passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Widenose there!
Widenose tries to hold on but Demirci postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci looking to control but Widenose is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Demirci is looking to take Widenose's back but instead Widenose gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T1#
Widenose misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Widenose is not content to let Demirci control the position.
Widenose trying to control from the bottom.
Widenose is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CT, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Demirci works his way into side control.
Bofur Widenose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Demirci looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Demirci tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Demirci wants to control but Widenose is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Demirci working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Demirci trying to control the action but Widenose is working from the bottom. #T3#
Widenose struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Demirci working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Demirci has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Widenose!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Demirci takes Widenose's back.
I would not like to be Widenose right now. #SUB2#
Demirci tightening his grip on Widenose, looking for the choke.
Widenose is keeping busy.
Widenose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demirci might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Widenose haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Demirci 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#
Demirci displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Widenose.
A little jabbing left from Demirci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Widenose instigates a clinch.
Widenose blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Widenose gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Widenose pulls his head out easily.
Demirci works his way to full guard. Good work.
Widenose trying to control but Demirci is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Demirci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Demirci's head.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Demirci is on top in guard. #REVB#
Widenose is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Widenose has his foot on Demirci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Demirci works his way back into a safe position though.
Demirci wants to control from the top but Widenose keeps moving.
Demirci is pushing down on Widenose's leg trying to pass to half guard. Widenose is fighting to maintain full guard but Demirci has managed to sneak the leg through.
Widenose wants to improve his position but Demirci is controlling well. #SUB2#
Demirci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Widenose sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Demirci is looking to stall here but Widenose recovers full guard.
Demirci wants to pass the guard but Widenose is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Demirci drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Widenose dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Demirci has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Widenose has passed into side control.
Demirci is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Demirci keeps trying to improve his position.
Demirci looks to move to half guard but instead Widenose has passed into mount! Damn!
Demirci can't escape the position.
Demirci wants to control but Widenose is having none of it.#T4#
Widenose scoring with strikes but Demirci is staying in there.
Demirci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Widenose looking to finish Demirci with some ground and pound. This is bad for Demirci!
Demirci wants to control but Widenose is having none of it.
Demirci is trying desperately to improve position.
Widenose lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose dominating with strikes here.
Demirci can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bofur Widenose showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Widenose 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bofur Widenose!
A very excited looking Bofur Widenose 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: AWC 2021 Finals Rd 1 A
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Thorsen shoots in looking for a takedown. Widenose tries to sprawl out of it but Thorsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Widenose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Thorsen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Widenose tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thorsen is in Widenose's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thorsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Widenose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thorsen throwing strikes from guard but Widenose blocks nicely.
Widenose utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Widenose looking to control.
Thorsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Widenose has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thorsen's guard. #REVR#
Widenose stays in close to Thorsen's body and controls the position.
Thorsen controls Widenose momentarily but Widenose frees himself. #T1#
Widenose working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Widenose stands and throws Thorsen's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Widenose is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thorsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Widenose tries for a kimura but Thorsen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Widenose swings around for an armbar but Thorsen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Widenose's guard.
Thorsen wants to control from the top but Widenose keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thorsen throws a strike but Widenose rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Thorsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Widenose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Widenose forces his way into half guard.
We've been hearing that Widenose has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thorsen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thorsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Widenose's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Widenose's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widenose manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thorsen's guard. Nice work there by Widenose.
Widenose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thorsen seems keen to control Widenose's posture.
Widenose advances to half guard. #T4#
Widenose wants to take a breather but Thorsen is having none of it.
Widenose is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thorsen reverses the position - he's now on top in Widenose's guard.
Widenose tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Thorsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Widenose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thorsen has managed to get both his arms back between Widenose's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thorsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Widenose working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thorsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thorsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Bofur Widenose will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thorsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Widenose gets a double leg takedown into Thorsen's guard.
Thorsen trying to control the position here.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Thorsen keeps moving.
Thorsen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Thorsen keeps moving. #T1#
Thorsen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Widenose has passed into side control.
Widenose throws a strike aimed at the side of Thorsen's head but Thorsen avoids it well.
Widenose lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Thorsen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Widenose connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thorsen some visible discomfort.
Widenose in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T2#
Thorsen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Widenose throws a strike aimed at the side of Thorsen's head but Thorsen avoids it well.#SUB#
Widenose is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thorsen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Widenose tries to move to mount but Thorsen blocks the move with his legs. #T3##SUB#
Widenose tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Widenose has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Widenose creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thorsen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Thorsen being controlled for a moment.
Widenose lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Widenose in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Thorsen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bofur Widenose!
A relieved looking Bofur Widenose 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: AWC Group A - Rd 5
Date: Apr 27, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Widenose closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cosce did well to prevent Widenose getting side control.
Widenose slows the pace down in half guard.
Widenose's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cosce avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Widenose.
Cosce is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Project Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Widenose is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Widenose. #T1#
Widenose sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Widenose seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cosce is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bofur Widenose!
Our winner, Bofur Widenose, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AWC Group A - Rd 4
Date: Apr 09, 2021

#R1#
Quaach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Widenose doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Widenose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Widenose gets a takedown into half guard.
Widenose trying to pass the guard but Quaach defending well.
Widenose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Widenose is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Widenose takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Widenose seems to be working for a kimura but Quaach defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Widenose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quaach has managed to free his arm - good work.
Widenose sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quaach defending well though. #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.
Widenose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Widenose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quaach has managed to free his arm - good work.
Quaach felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Widenose is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Widenose passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Quaach!
Widenose controlling from the full mount.
Quaach is bucking up trying to escape but Widenose cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Widenose there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Widenose sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Quaach in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Widenose with good strikes from the mount here!
Widenose misses with a head shot.
Quaach wants to hold on but Widenose pushes him away.
Widenose controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Widenose looking to isolate an arm here. Quaach doesn't see it coming and as Widenose extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Widenose!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bofur Widenose!
A relieved looking Bofur Widenose 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: AWC Group A - Rd 3
Date: Mar 22, 2021

#R1#
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt - Widenose sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexander throws a big shot that misses.
Widenose tries for a takedown but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Widenose manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alexander on his heels. He'll look to pass Alexander's guard now, I'm sure.
Widenose postures up.
Widenose wants to pass the guard but Alexander is keeping the position.
Widenose won't allow Alexander to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alexander looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Widenose passes into side control.
Alexander tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Widenose presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Widenose is looking to work his way around to Alexander's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Widenose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alexander is looking to escape.
Alexander working to try and regain half guard.
Widenose trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alexander on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alexander tries to get out of the position.
Widenose might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alexander haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Alexander is desperately trying to improve his position but Widenose has a good base and remains in mount.
Widenose tries to take his opponent's back but Alexander turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Alexander throwing strikes from guard but Widenose blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Widenose working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alexander has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Widenose keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alexander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Widenose is not content to let Alexander control the position.
Widenose tries to roll over but Alexander keeps him under control.
Widenose has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Alexander slips a nice elbow through Widenose's hands, connecting with Widenose's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Alexander is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Widenose has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alexander trying to control from Widenose's half guard. Widenose has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gretchen Alexander will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Alexander misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Widenose closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alexander quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Widenose 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.
Alexander trying to control but Widenose postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T1#
Alexander tries to roll over but Widenose keeps him under control.
Alexander is working hard here to advance position.
Widenose wants to pass to mount but Alexander is defending the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alexander tries to get to full guard but Widenose has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Widenose shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alexander tries to kick Widenose off in order to stand up. Widenose Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Widenose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexander is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Widenose trying to control the position but Alexander is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Widenose is trying to get an arm triangle but Alexander is defending well.
Widenose wants to control but Alexander is keeping him busy.
Alexander wants to control but Widenose postures up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alexander bucks up and tries to throw Widenose off but instead Widenose has got his back!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Widenose has his arm under Alexander's chin here. Game over son! Widenose squeezes tightly and Alexander is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bofur Widenose!
During a confident post fight interview, Bofur Widenose thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AWC Group A - Rd 1
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Demirci enables Widenose to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Demirci manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Demirci seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Demirci looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Demirci working for a triangle but Widenose defends it easily. #SUB#
Demirci working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Widenose has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Widenose pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Widenose pulls his head out easily.
Widenose stalling. #T1#
Demirci is trying to maintain the position but Widenose is very close to passing his half guard.
Demirci is pressing down on Widenose's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Demirci has his foot on Widenose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Widenose works his way back into a safe position though.
Widenose controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Widenose looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Demirci is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Demirci keeps moving.
Widenose really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Demirci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Widenose avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Widenose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Demirci has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widenose has managed to get both his arms back between Demirci's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Demirci looking for subs off his back but Widenose has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Demirci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Widenose pulls his head out easily.
Widenose is controlling the pace.
Widenose trying to mount his opponent but Demirci defends it.
Demirci wants to control but Widenose is keeping busy. #SUB#
Demirci looking for subs from the bottom but Widenose mounts him!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Demirci has given up his back here.
Demirci tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Demirci is squirming around, avoiding Widenose's attempts to control the action.
Demirci is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Demirci tries to improve his position but Widenose has taken his back! Widenose has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Demirci tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Widenose pushes Demirci away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bofur Widenose!
Our winner, Bofur Widenose, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AWC Fighter Trials VI
Date: Jan 21, 2021

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL2#
Widehat closes the distance and pushes Widenose back into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Widehat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Widenose leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Widenose - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Widenose stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Widehat stalls.
Widehat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Widehat being controlled against the cage.
Come on Widenose - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Widehat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bofur Widenose.#CL#
Widenose closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

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 Bofur Widenose.
Well Widenose 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 10:9
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 10:9
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bofur Widenose!
A very excited looking Bofur Widenose 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: AWC Fighter Trials IV
Date: Jan 19, 2021

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Widenose circles away from the clinch attempt.
Widehat sets himself, and Widenose steps forward looking for the clinch! Widehat avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Widehat pushes Widenose up against the cage in a clinch.
Widenose is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Widenose is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stalling in the clinch from Widehat.
Widehat stalling the fight.
Widehat seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Widenose stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Widenose just leaning against Widehat, taking a breather.
Widehat stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose effectively controlling the action here.
Widehat could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Widenose has Widehat pushed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That round was too close to call.
I think Widenose 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 10:9
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bofur Widehat!

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