Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 20 : Nagibatel vs Martinez
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Oliva throws a hook to the side of Lehtola's head but Lehtola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliva throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Lehtola holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oliva is looking to break free of the clinch but Lehtola has double underhooks.
Lehtola has a couple of punches blocked by Oliva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lehtola.
Lehtola misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehtola scores with a hook to the body.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Oliva breaks from the clinch.
Lehtola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliva looks to land a right hand but Lehtola moved out of range.
Oliva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lehtola.
Oliva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oliva drops his hands momentarily and Lehtola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtola throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lehtola. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lehtola scores with a jab.
Oliva throws a looping overhand right but Lehtola ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Oliva misses with a two punch combination.
Oliva blocks a jab.
Oliva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lehtola throws out the jab.
Lehtola throws an off balance right hand
and Oliva counters with a nice body shot.
Lehtola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oliva doesn't seem bothered though.
Lehtola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lehtola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Lehtola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lehtola looks to land a left hand but Oliva moved out of range nicely.
Oliva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lehtola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliva misses the shot to the body.
Oliva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oliva is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lehtola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Lehtola with a hook.
Oliva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliva throws a leg kick which misses Lehtola's front leg but catches the back leg as Lehtola tries to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Oliva.
Lehtola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been told by Lehtola's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oliva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lehtola checks it well.
Lehtola is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lehtola catches Oliva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lehtola misses the jab.
Oliva shapes to counter with a head kick.
Oliva throws an overhand right that lands on Lehtola's shoulder, as Lehtola tries to avoid the shot.
Lehtola jabs Oliva right on the nose. Oliva blinks but takes it well.
Oliva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oliva throws a hook to the side of Lehtola's head but Lehtola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliva throws out a loose jab but Lehtola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehtola is looking to counter the offense by Oliva and move into the clinch.
A big right from Lehtola misses.
Lehtola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oliva on the side of the head.#T3#
A big left from Lehtola misses.
Sloppy strikes from Oliva. Those never looked like landing.
Oliva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lehtola.
Lehtola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Oliva misses.
Lehtola is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lehtola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oliva takes a swing at Lehtola's ribcage but misses.
Oliva throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Lehtola counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lehtola.
Lehtola digs a right hand into Oliva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliva's gas tank.
Oliva working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lehtola.
Lehtola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lehtola lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lehtola.
Lehtola has a couple of punches blocked by Oliva.
Lehtola misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Oliva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliva slips a straight right by Lehtola.
Oliva throws a counter combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Lehtola as he connects with a hook.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Oliva misses.
Lehtola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oliva slips a jab from Lehtola.
Lehtola swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva looks to land a right hand but Lehtola moved out of range.
Lehtola is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Oliva.
Oliva looks to land a combination. Lehtola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lehtola gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Lehtola. That snapped Oliva's head back.
Lehtola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva takes one to the chin there.
Lehtola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lehtola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliva swinging wildly here.
Lehtola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Lehtola dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Lehtola.
Lehtola throws a big shot that misses.
Lehtola works the jab nicely.
Oliva misses with an uppercut. Lehtola saw that one coming.
Lehtola throws a shot from downtown. Oliva moves away and avoids it.
Oliva lands the left hand.
Oliva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oliva throws a hook but Lehtola avoids it easily.
Lehtola misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lehtola, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lehtola finds it's way round the side to connect with Oliva's head.
Lehtola fails to land with a series of punches.
Oliva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lehtola with a body shot.
Lehtola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliva feints a counter leg kick.
Lehtola throws a big shot that misses.
Oliva slips under a jab.#T1#
A cross from Lehtola lands.
Lehtola misses with a hook. Oliva ducked under it nicely.
Jari Lehtola is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Lehtola drives through and clinches with Oliva against the cage.
Lehtola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lehtola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliva can do to turn this around?
Lehtola presses Oliva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lehtola throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliva.
Lehtola has Oliva pressed against the cage, preventing Oliva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oliva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lehtola misses with a punch to the body.
Oliva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lehtola misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lehtola has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliva.
Lehtola misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lehtola.
Lehtola lands with a left to the head.
Lehtola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliva.
Lehtola goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Oliva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oliva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lehtola pushes Oliva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lehtola keeps control of Oliva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oliva is trying to break the clinch but Lehtola has him pressed against the cage.
Oliva wants to get back to striking at distance but Lehtola won't allow it.
Oliva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oliva wants to get back to striking at distance but Lehtola won't allow it.
Oliva is trying to maintain a safe position but Lehtola gets an underhook and turns Oliva into the cage.
Oliva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Lehtola.
Lehtola pushes Oliva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oliva is breathing heavily.
Lehtola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lehtola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehtola lands an uppercut.
Oliva blocks an uppercut.
Oliva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lehtola has him pressed against the cage.
Lehtola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Oliva can't break the clinch.
Lehtola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliva backwards. #T3#
Lehtola lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Lehtola.
Lehtola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lehtola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Lehtola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lehtola lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Oliva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lehtola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lehtola swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
Lehtola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lehtola slips a straight right by Oliva.
Oliva looks to land a left hand but Lehtola moved out of range nicely.
Lehtola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lehtola slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliva throws a hook but Lehtola avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Oliva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lehtola lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Lehtola slips under a jab.
Lehtola doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliva circles away.
Lehtola misses with a hook. Oliva ducked under it nicely.
Oliva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oliva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lehtola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lehtola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lehtola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliva moves away.
Oliva moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehtola.
Lehtola just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lehtola with a nice cross.
Oliva takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Lehtola.
Lehtola lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Lehtola 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#
Lehtola misses with a looping right.
Oliva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oliva throws a jab but it's blocked by Lehtola.
Lehtola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliva.
A big left from Oliva misses.
As Oliva tries to get set, Lehtola tries to push him back and clinch up but Oliva manages to avoid the attempt.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Lehtola counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lehtola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lehtola struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliva controls his hands.
Lehtola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Lehtola lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Oliva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliva moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva scores with a nice right hand.
Lehtola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliva moves away.
Lehtola wants to clinch.#T1#
Oliva slips under a jab from Lehtola.
Oliva misses with a wild combination.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehtola.
Oliva scores with a sloppy right hand. Lehtola should have avoided that one.
Lehtola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Oliva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lehtola throws a right hand that misses
and Lehtola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliva misses with a body shot #CL#
and Lehtola counters by clinching up.
Lehtola digs a right hand into Oliva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliva's gas tank.
Lehtola scores with a shot to the side of Oliva's head.
Lehtola tries to throw a body punch but Oliva avoids it by throwing Lehtola back against the cage.
Oliva is trying to break free.
Oliva is trying to break free.
Lehtola lands an uppercut.
Lehtola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lehtola has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Oliva is trying to break the clinch but Lehtola has him pressed against the cage.
Oliva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lehtola has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lehtola.
Oliva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Lehtola.
Lehtola lands with a right to the head.
Lehtola throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliva.
Oliva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehtola misses with the head strike.
Lehtola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lehtola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lehtola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Oliva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lehtola scores with the left hand. Oliva knows he should have avoided that one.
Lehtola throws a hook but Oliva blocks it.
Oliva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lehtola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lehtola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliva moves away.
Oliva fails to land with a series of punches.
Lehtola throws a lazy right hand but Oliva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Lehtola slips under a jab.
Lehtola cracks Oliva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oliva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lehtola at a distance.
Lehtola throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliva swings for the body but Lehtola moves out of range.
Lehtola missing with a left hand there. Oliva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliva tries to counter with a clinch but Lehtola shakes him off and moves away.
Biscuit Oliva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliva lands with a cross.
Oliva tries to work over Lehtola's front leg with a kick but Lehtola checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lehtola checks a leg kick.
Lehtola is looking to counter the offense by Oliva and move into the clinch.
Jari Lehtola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Lehtola.
Oliva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice shot lands for Lehtola.
Oliva lands a jab to the nose.
Lehtola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Lehtola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lehtola wants to clinch.
A jab from Oliva misses.
Lehtola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oliva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lehtola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oliva scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehtola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lehtola throws a right hand that misses
and Lehtola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliva slips a jab from Lehtola.
Lehtola slips a jab from Oliva.
Lehtola lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by Lehtola. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Oliva misses.
Lehtola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliva throws out the jab.
Lehtola scores with a nice strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Lehtola!

Event: CCC 13 : Nogueira vs Oren
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Oliva.
Oliva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zaire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Oliva.
A head kick misses from Zaire.
Oliva throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva throws a nice looking combination but Zaire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Oliva.
Oliva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oliva throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
As Oliva backs away, Zaire returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
A lazy left from Oliva finds it's target.
Oliva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oliva blocks a low kick nicely.
Zaire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oliva tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Zaire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliva.
Nice defenses there by Oliva.
Oliva tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zaire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva connects with the punch.
Zaire lands a high kick!
Zaire dodges the punch combination from Oliva. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliva lands with a right hand.
Oliva drops his hands momentarily and Zaire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oliva lands a jab to the head.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Oliva.
Zaire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oliva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oliva misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliva thuds his right hand into Zaire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oliva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oliva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oliva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zaire's head.
Oliva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zaire had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Zaire misses the jab.#T3#
Oliva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaire.
Oliva cracks Zaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Zaire checks a low kick from Oliva.
Oliva blocks a jab.
Zaire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oliva lands a jab to the nose.
Oliva throws a right hand that Zaire ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaire also avoids with ease.
Oliva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zaire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oliva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oliva back to the cage. Zaire follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Oliva misses.
Oliva misses with a body shot.
Zaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaire.
Oliva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaire counters with a two punch combo.
Zaire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oliva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliva scores with the left hand. Zaire knows he should have avoided that one.
Oliva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big left from Zaire misses.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Oliva moved away.
Oliva jabs Zaire right on the nose. Zaire blinks but takes it well.
Zaire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oliva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oliva takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Zaire throws a counter high kick but Oliva was just alert enough to avoid it.
Oliva misses with a double jab.
It looked like Zaire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oliva.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliva connects with a looping right hand.
Oliva scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva cracks Zaire with a good jab.
Oliva misses with an uppercut.
As Oliva looks to move away, Zaire throws a big counter combo but Oliva just gets out of the way.
A lazy left from Oliva finds it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zaire. Oliva shrugs it off though. #T1#
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oliva lands with a hook. Zaire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oliva misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliva lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliva wants it to stay on the feet.
Oliva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oliva.
Oliva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaire to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire misses with a head kick.
Oliva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick
and Oliva counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oliva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Oliva. That snapped Zaire's head back.
Zaire takes one on the button.
Oliva digs a good hook to Zaire's body.
Zaire misses with a wild combination.
Oliva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oliva misses with a few strikes there.
Zaire misses with a head kick. #T3#
Oliva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliva scores with a nice strike.
Oliva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oliva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oliva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zaire. Zaire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zaire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zaire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oliva circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaire's head backwards.
A lazy left from Oliva finds it's target.
Zaire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva dodges the punch combination from Zaire. #T4#
Oliva lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oliva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oliva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliva connects with a looping right hand.
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Oliva's head but Oliva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaire counters with a left and a right that stings Oliva.
Oliva throws out a powerful jab.
Oliva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Oliva.
Oliva takes one to the chin there.
Oliva connects with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Oliva - just one landing.
Zaire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#Zaire is rocked!
Oliva circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Zaire to the canvas! Zaire doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Oliva keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CCC 5 : Breaker vs Oliva
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1##TD#
Breaker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oliva on his heels. He'll look to pass Oliva's guard now, I'm sure.
Breaker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Breaker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Breaker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Breaker scoring with some ground and pound.
Breaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oliva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oliva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Breaker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Breaker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Breaker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breaker in side control lands a decent elbow.
Breaker working away.
We've been hearing that Breaker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Breaker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Breaker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oliva wants to control but Breaker postures up.#T1#
Breaker scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker is working Oliva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oliva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The strikes coming from Breaker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Breaker cracks Oliva with a big right hand but Oliva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Breaker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Breaker is working Oliva over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#Oliva is rocked!
Breaker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Breaker working the head with strikes.
Breaker 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.
Breaker is working Oliva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oliva is still in real trouble! Can Breaker finish him?
Oliva is looking for a sweep.
Oliva can't do much from the bottom here.
Oliva seems to have recovered his senses.
Breaker is putting a hurting on Oliva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Breaker has hold of Oliva's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Oliva tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Breaker cranks the arm and Oliva screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Oliva, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bone Breaker!
A very excited looking Bone Breaker 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: GC 515: Oliva VS Abbot
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Oliva with a nice cross.
Oliva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oliva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL2#
Abbot moves into the clinch successfully.
Abbot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Oliva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abbot connects with a single shot there.
Oliva scores with a shot to the body.
Abbot slips a jab from Oliva.
Dimebag Abbot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbot tries to clinch but Oliva moves away
and Oliva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliva's corner calls for a 1-2. Oliva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abbot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abbot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oliva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Abbot has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Oliva throws a body punch but Abbot moves out of range.
As Oliva backs off Abbot throws a huge counter combo but Oliva manages to avoid it all.
Abbot misses with a looping right.
Abbot misses the jab.
Oliva seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abbot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliva at a distance.
Oliva throws a leg kick which misses Abbot's front leg but catches the back leg as Abbot tries to avoid it. #T1#
Abbot is looking to clinch but Oliva is avoiding it.
Oliva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Abbot cracks Oliva with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Abbot slips under a jab from Oliva.
Abbot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abbot doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliva circles away.
Abbot slips under a jab from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Abbot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Oliva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Abbot. Beautiful body shot.
Oliva throws out a loose jab but Abbot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abbot throws a shot to the body.
Oliva throws a shot to the body.
Oliva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oliva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva throws a sloppy body shot
and Abbot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abbot wants to clinch.
Oliva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abbot tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abbot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abbot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abbot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oliva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abbot throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Oliva.#CL2#
Abbot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Oliva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oliva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Abbot misses with a hook. Oliva ducked under it nicely.
Oliva swats away the attempt to clinch by Abbot.
Oliva works Abbot's body with a nice hook.
Oliva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oliva lunges at Abbot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abbot's hand.
Oliva scores with a jab to the head.
Abbot moves in looking to clinch but Oliva pushes him off.
Abbot throws an off balance right hand
enabling Oliva to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliva just misses with a punch to the body.
Abbot tries to clinch but Oliva is having none of it. #CL2#
Abbot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abbot is working Oliva over against the cage.
Oliva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliva has had enough of the clinch but Abbot keeps him there for the moment.
Oliva can't break the clinch. #T4#
Abbot lands an uppercut.#BC#
Oliva manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Abbot gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Oliva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Abbot closes the distance and clinches.
Abbot is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Oliva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oliva misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Abbot coming out on top.
Abbot throws a jab when Oliva was well out of range.
Oliva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abbot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Abbot moves into the clinch successfully.
Abbot misses with some punches. #BC#
Oliva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abbot misses with a double jab
and Oliva counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice jab there from Oliva.
Abbot walks into a straight right hand from Oliva.
Abbot wants to clinch but Oliva slips to the side
enabling Oliva to counter with a crisp jab.
Abbot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliva manages to avoid it.
Oliva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abbot moves away.
Oliva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oliva misses with a few strikes there.
Oliva scores with a decent looking hook.
Abbot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abbot wants to clinch.#CL2#
Abbot takes the fight into the clinch.
Abbot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Oliva has had enough of the clinch but Abbot keeps him there for the moment.
Oliva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abbot has him pressed against the cage.
Abbot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abbot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oliva's efforts to push away.#BC#
Oliva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abbot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oliva to score with a decent uppercut.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Abbot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abbot tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Oliva to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliva keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliva connects with a single shot there.
Abbot avoids a kick to the body.
Abbot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Abbot on the side of the head.
Oliva lands a jab.#T2#
Abbot tries to clinch but Oliva moves away
and Oliva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Abbot has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Oliva manages to break the clinch.
Abbot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Biscuit Oliva is winning the standup battle so far.
Abbot is looking to clinch but Oliva is avoiding it.
Oliva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Abbot there.#CL2#
Abbot drives through and clinches with Oliva against the cage. #BC#
Oliva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oliva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abbot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abbot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abbot misses with an uppercut. Oliva saw that one coming.
Oliva connects with a leg kick.
Oliva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oliva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abbot's hands.#T3#
Oliva loads up on a big right hand but Abbot slips the punch.
Oliva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abbot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Oliva.
Abbot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Abbot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliva tried to counter with a leg kick but Abbot avoided it.
Abbot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oliva with a jab.
Abbot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliva misses the jab.
Abbot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abbot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abbot can do to turn this around?#T4#
Abbot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Abbot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oliva.
An inside leg kick lands from Oliva.
Oliva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliva. Abbot does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abbot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Oliva.
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abbot tries to clinch
and Oliva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Oliva coming out on top.#CL2#
Abbot darts in and clinches Oliva up against the cage.
Abbot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Oliva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Abbot takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Abbot is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abbot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abbot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliva scores with a one two! Abbot had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Abbot tries to clinch there but Oliva circles away.
Oliva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliva avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Abbot clinches up with Oliva and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Oliva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abbot blocks a jab.
Abbot takes a swing at Oliva's ribcage but misses.
Oliva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abbot circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliva misses with an uppercut. Abbot saw that one coming.
Abbot is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Abbot throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliva counters with a straight right hand.
Oliva throws a right hand that Abbot ducks under and follows up with a left that Abbot also avoids with ease.
Abbot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliva misses the shot to the body.
Abbot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliva walks into a stiff left hand from Abbot.
Oliva misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Abbot.
Oliva throws a big counter combination but Abbot scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oliva misses with a hook. Abbot ducked under it nicely.
Abbot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abbot tries to clinch up but Oliva circles away and keeps his distance.
Abbot misses with a wild combination.
Abbot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dimebag Abbot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Abbot wants to clinch.
Oliva misses with the combination.
Abbot throws a lazy right hand but Oliva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abbot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Abbot moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Abbot clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Oliva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abbot tries to clinch up.
Abbot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliva connects with a nice looking jab.
Oliva throws a combination that misses
and Abbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Oliva misses. #T3#
Abbot tries to clinch there but Oliva circles away.
Oliva appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abbot is looking to clinch but Oliva is avoiding it.
Abbot throws a lazy right hand but Oliva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abbot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Biscuit Oliva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abbot moves out of range as Oliva strikes.
Oliva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oliva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Oliva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abbot. That did some damage!
Abbot tries to clinch up but Oliva circles away and keeps his distance.
Abbot misses with a double jab. #T4#
Abbot throws a hook to the side of Oliva's head but Oliva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliva misses with a hook. Abbot ducked under it nicely.
Oliva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abbot.
Abbot drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oliva defends it well.
Abbot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abbot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oliva moves away from the strike by Abbot.
Abbot tries to clinch but Oliva moves away
letting Oliva counter with a right hand.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Abbot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbot wants to clinch.
Oliva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biscuit Oliva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oliva, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GC 514: Paul VS Deane
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Roger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliva was well out of range. Poor timing from Roger.
Roger throws a right hand that misses
and Oliva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roger thinking.
Roger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Oliva counter with a right hand.
Roger misses with a wild combination.
And Oliva counters with a quick kick to the body but Roger blocks it.
Oliva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roger misses with a hook. Oliva ducked under it nicely.
Oliva is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roger.
A big left from Roger misses.
Roger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Oliva both land. Nice combination.
Oliva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roger.
Oliva lands a glancing blow to the side of Roger's head.
Roger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roger moves away.
Roger misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Oliva to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliva blocks a jab.
Roger throws a shot to the body.
Roger throws a hook but Oliva avoids it easily.
It looked like Oliva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Oliva slips under a jab.
Roger misses with a right hand
and Oliva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roger moves forwards but Oliva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Roger.
Oliva throws out a loose jab but Roger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oliva works the jab nicely.
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roger.
Roger misses with a right hand
and Oliva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliva walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Roger drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Oliva swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Roger's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Erdogan vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Oliva misses with a series of wild punches.
Oliva throws a solid leg kick but Chestner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oliva.
Chestner tries to counter with a takedown but Oliva is quick to defend against it.
Chestner blocks a leg kick.
Chestner feinted with a counter takedown.
Oliva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oliva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliva throws a series of punches but Chestner avoids them all with ease.
Chestner attempts a counter takedown but Oliva avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva throws a hook but Chestner avoids it easily.
Oliva throws a body punch but Chestner moves out of range.
Oliva fails to land with a series of punches.
Chestner attempts a counter takedown but Oliva avoids it well and moves away.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Oliva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chestner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Chestner.
Oliva lands a jab.
Oliva misses the shot to the body.
Chestner feinted with a counter takedown.
Chestner slips under a jab from Oliva.
Chestner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chestner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliva.
Chestner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oliva jabs Chestner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oliva lands an overhand right.
Oliva misses the jab.
Oliva misses with a combination #TD#
and Chestner counters with a single leg into guard. Oliva didn't expect that.
Chestner is standing up over Oliva. Oliva looks to escape but Chestner dives into side control. #T2##REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva trying to control but Chestner flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Chestner tightening his grip on Oliva, looking for the choke.
Oliva is really stuck here.
Oliva trying to control the hands but Chestner won't let him. #T3##SUB#
Chestner looking to break Oliva's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Oliva remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chestner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Oliva is trying to stand back up.
Chestner is trying to stick to Oliva's back but Oliva is turning into Chestner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chestner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Oliva.
Oliva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva trying to control but Chestner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Oliva content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Chestner has locked up a guillotine! Chestner's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Oliva is holding on here and Chestner must be using up a lot of energy. Oliva has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Chestner gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brad Chestner!
A less than humble Brad Chestner misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Dankovich
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Oliva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oliva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Oliva lands.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tantor! But no joy.
Oliva punishes Tantor's body with a nice straight punch.
Tantor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva thuds a left hand into Tantor's body.
Good exchange - Oliva coming out on top.
Oliva looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Tantor blocks a jab.#T1#
Oliva throws a hook to the side of Tantor's head but Tantor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oliva throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Oliva lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for Tantor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliva.
Tantor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tantor defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Oliva throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliva is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tantor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tantor throws an off balance right hand
and Oliva counters with a nice body shot.
Tantor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oliva.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Oliva. #T2#
A nice combination there by Oliva.
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!
Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Oliva looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
A jab from Oliva does it's job there.
Tantor connects with a body shot.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliva moves away.
Oliva throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oliva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oliva misses the jab.
Oliva scores with a jab to the body.
Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
Tantor counters with a body kick.#T3#
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliva.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tantor 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 Oliva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Oliva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tantor throws an off balance right hand
and Oliva counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oliva throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Tantor is looking to score with low kicks.
Oliva throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliva misses with a combination
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Oliva misses with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oliva thows a leg kick but Tantor checks it
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Tantor counters with a left hand that sends Oliva to the canvas! #ROC2#Oliva is rocked!
Oliva seems keen to control Tantor's posture.
Oliva working a defensive guard here.
Oliva has his hands on Tantor's head, controlling the position.
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 Biscuit Oliva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Oliva throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor counters with a left to the body.
Oliva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tantor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Tantor misses.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Biscuit Oliva is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliva looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Tantor misses.
Oliva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tantor clobbers Oliva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oliva looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Tantor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oliva with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tantor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oliva lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Tantor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#Biscuit Oliva's cut is getting worse.
Tantor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Oliva.
Oliva lands an overhand right.
Tantor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliva misses with a body shot.
Oliva thuds a left hand into Tantor's body.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tantor, as that shot connected. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Tantor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oliva looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Oliva takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Oliva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oliva lands with a good body shot.
Oliva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oliva! #T3#
Oliva misses with a hook
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Biscuit Oliva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tantor throws a low kick, looking for Oliva's leg but Oliva calmly moves out of range.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Oliva.
Tantor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oliva throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Tantor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tantor moves out of range as Oliva strikes.
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
Oliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliva misses the jab.
Tantor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oliva looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Tantor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Oliva takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oliva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oliva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Tantor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Oliva misses with the combination.
Tantor steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tantor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Tantor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oliva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Tantor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oliva with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oliva scores with a jab. Tantor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oliva throws a nice looking combination but Tantor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Tantor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oliva.
Oliva throws a series of punches but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor counters with a body kick.
Oliva throws a one two combo.
Tantor takes one to the chin there.
Oliva throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor lands a nice looking body kick.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tantor throws out a counter right but Oliva avoids it with no problem.
Mara Tantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tantor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oliva throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Tantor counters with a left hand that sends Oliva to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Tantor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oliva, up you get! #T2#
Tantor is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Oliva flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Oliva is out cold! Tantor holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mara Tantor!
After the fight, Mara Tantor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Tryastsyn
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Tantor checks a low kick from Oliva.
Oliva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliva.
A counter left hand to the body from Tantor misses its target.
Tantor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
The fighters circling - Oliva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliva. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Tantor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tantor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliva.
Oliva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oliva lands with an overhand left.
Oliva with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva connects with a crisp jab.
Tantor misses with a looping left.
Oliva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor throws a hook but Oliva avoids it easily.#T1#
Oliva throws a hook to the side of Tantor's head but Tantor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliva misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tantor.
Oliva tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Oliva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oliva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tantor.
A combination from Oliva does no damage.
Oliva thuds his right hand into Tantor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oliva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Tantor looks to throw the jab but Oliva is out of range.
It seemed like Oliva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tantor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oliva moves out of range of the leg kick from Tantor.
Tantor blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oliva, as that shot connected.
A jab from Oliva misses.
Tantor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliva moves away.
That kick from Oliva tenderised Tantor's leg. Tantor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oliva misses with a double jab
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor throws a body punch but Oliva moves out of range. #T3#
Tantor defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliva.
Oliva tries to counter with a clinch but Tantor shakes him off and moves away.
Oliva tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliva throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Oliva is predictable there
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tantor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oliva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tantor can pounce on him.
Tantor throws a shot to the body.
Oliva just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Oliva. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Oliva throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliva throws out the jab.
Oliva 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.
Tantor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A shot to the body from Oliva misses
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Biscuit Oliva's cut even more.
Oliva throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Oliva is rocked!
Oliva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor misses with an uppercut
and Oliva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tantor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oliva throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Tantor throws a big counter combination but Oliva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Oliva.
Oliva blocks a low kick nicely.
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
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 Mara Tantor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Oliva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tantor.
Tantor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oliva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Oliva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Oliva looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
A jab from Oliva misses.
Oliva takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Oliva misses with an uppercut.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tantor. Tantor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tantor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oliva misses with a shot to the body
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor. #T1#
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Oliva swinging wildly here.
As Oliva backs away, Tantor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Oliva misses with a double jab
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor throws a low kick but Oliva moves out of range easily.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Oliva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oliva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliva throws out a counter right but Tantor avoids it with no problem.
Oliva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Oliva.
Tantor misses with a hook
and Oliva counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Oliva misses its intended target.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
Tantor lands a leg kick that knocks Oliva off balance momentarily.
Oliva lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Oliva misses.
Tantor moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oliva.
Tantor wants to slow Oliva down by chopping away at his legs.
Oliva throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.#T3#
Oliva throws the kick towards the body but Tantor avoids it.
Oliva misses with a right hand
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Tantor connects with a jab.
Tantor swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Tantor counters with a body kick that stops Oliva in his tracks momentarily.
Tantor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oliva's head.#CUT#The cut above Biscuit Oliva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tantor misses with a left hand
and Oliva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oliva digs a good hook to Tantor's body.
Tantor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oliva misses with a body shot.
Oliva misses with a hook to the body
and Tantor counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
A head kick misses from Oliva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor lands a head kick. Oliva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliva digs a good body shot into Tantor's ribs.
Oliva cracks Tantor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oliva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Oliva manages to avoid it.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliva.
Tantor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oliva.
Oliva throws a wild body kick that Tantor sees coming a mile off.
It appears Tantor was looking to counter with a kick there.
Oliva checks the leg kick.
Oliva lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Biscuit Oliva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
That's time! Tantor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Oliva misses with a straight left.
Oliva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Oliva ducks down to avoid it.
Oliva misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Tantor misses
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tantor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oliva just manages to avoid it.
Oliva throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliva checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliva misses the target.
Oliva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Oliva.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Tantor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oliva misses with the combination.
Oliva throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor misses the shot to the body.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Oliva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tantor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oliva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tantor counters with a big head kick but Oliva shrugs it off.
Tantor moves forwards but Oliva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tantor loads up on a big right hand but Oliva slips the punch.
Oliva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oliva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.#T2#
Oliva throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Tantor walks into a stiff left hand from Oliva.
Oliva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tantor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oliva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oliva throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
Oliva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tantor doesn't seem bothered though.
Oliva throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Tantor counters with a thumping low kick.
Oliva scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor connects with a body shot that sends Oliva's belly button to the back.#T3#
Oliva misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oliva just manages to avoid it.
Tantor defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Tantor defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oliva counters with a nice uppercut.
Tantor lands with a nice body punch.
Oliva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oliva misses with the combination.
Oliva checks a leg kick.#T4#
Oliva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tantor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliva misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Oliva misses.
Oliva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tantor throws the left hand but Oliva avoids the punch easily.
Oliva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tantor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor scores with a leg kick.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Oliva looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Biscuit Oliva.
Well Oliva 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Hohenthal
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Oliva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oliva scores with a jab to the jaw.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oliva lands with an overhand left.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliva flicks out a counter leg kick but King steps away.
Oliva throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King tries to clinch but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Oliva. Those never looked like landing.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oliva looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Oliva blocks a head kick by King.
Oliva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliva wants it to stay on the feet.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliva throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliva throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Oliva throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliva.
Oliva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
Biscuit Oliva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oliva digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Oliva.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Oliva misses with a body shot.
King throws a right hand that Oliva ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliva also avoids with ease.
Oliva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
King thuds his right hand into Oliva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oliva circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliva misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King misses with a double jab
and Oliva counters with a left and a right that stings King.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
King throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliva! But no joy.
Oliva avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
King tries to clinch there but Oliva circles away.
Oliva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Oliva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oliva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliva misses the target.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King lands a right hook to the body.
Oliva slaps away a takedown attempt from King, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oliva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Oliva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oliva!
King misses with a head kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliva pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
Oliva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King avoids the body shot from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Oliva misses.
King throws a head kick but Oliva moves out of range.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliva keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliva avoids the head kick by King.
King swinging wildly here.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy body kick from King
and Oliva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! King had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King is breathing heavily.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.#T4#
King shoots and misses
and Oliva counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a sloppy head kick
letting Oliva counter with a right hand.
Oliva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as King backs up against the cage.
Oliva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oliva throws a good cross that connects. #ROC2#King is rocked!
King walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Oliva! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Biscuit Oliva!
After the big win, Biscuit Oliva made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Cobb vs Bartz
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Os throws the left hand but Oliva avoids the punch easily.
Os pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Oliva closes the distance and clinches.
Os lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Oliva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Os connects with a crisp jab.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Os connects with a body shot.
Os scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva looks for a takedown but Os sprawls well.
Oliva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick lands for Oliva.
Oliva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Os.
A little feinted left hand from Oliva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Os connects with a looping right hand.
No joy there for Oliva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Os cracks Oliva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Os loads up on a big right hand but Oliva slips the punch.
Os looks to land a left hand but Oliva moved out of range nicely.
Oliva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Os as he avoids it easily.
Os looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Os throws a body punch but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Os looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliva is just out of range.
Os uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oliva has time to react.
Os wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oliva slips under a jab from Os.
A big left from Oliva misses.
Pete Os is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Os misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Oliva misses its target.
Os has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Os.
Os catches Oliva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Os lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Os misses with a straight right. #T2#
Oliva throws a jab but it's blocked by Os.
It seemed like Os was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oliva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pete Os seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva throws a wild body kick that Os sees coming a mile off.
Os lands with an uppercut that bounces Oliva off the cage and back into range.
Oliva tries to clinch up but Os circles away and keeps his distance.
Os tests Oliva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Os scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oliva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Os lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Os is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliva.
Os throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oliva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Os works the jab nicely.
Os is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Oliva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Os jabs Oliva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oliva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Os sprawls well. Os wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oliva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biscuit Oliva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Os throws a looping overhand right but Oliva ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Oliva.
Os will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Oliva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Oliva is trying to get an arm triangle but Os is defending well.
Oliva throws a strike aimed at the side of Os's head but Os avoids it well.
Os is trying to improve his position.
Oliva scoring with punches from side control.
Os is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES2#
Os sneaks out the side door and pushes Oliva away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4#
Os ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Oliva pushes Os up against the cage in a clinch.
Os works on Oliva's body with a couple of short punches.
Oliva throws a punch but it's blocked by Os.
Oliva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliva pushes off an throws an elbow but Os leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Os is trying to break the clinch but Oliva is controlling him.
Os is trying to break free.
A short right from Os.
Oliva misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliva prevents Os from breaking the clinch.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Os. #BC#
Oliva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Os connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Os, as that shot connected.
Oliva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Os 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Os dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Os slips a jab and a cross from Oliva.
Oliva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Os.
Os swinging wildly here.
Oliva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Os.
Os smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Os lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oliva backs up against the cage.
Os is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliva.
Os throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Os throws a series of punches but Oliva moves out of range.
Os slips a straight right by Oliva.
Oliva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Oliva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Os manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Os misses.
Oliva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A cross from Os lands.
Pete Os seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Os scores with a jab. Oliva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Os lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliva with a jab.#T1#
Oliva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Os misses with a hook.
Os bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oliva's head.
Oliva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Os misses with a hook.#CL#
Oliva clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Os escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Os lands a nice looking body shot.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Os.
Oliva half committed to a counter leg kick.
Os scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Os misses the target.
Os swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliva is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Os's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Os changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Os swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Os has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Os throws out the jab.
Oliva scores with a sloppy right hand. Os should have avoided that one. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliva slips a straight right by Os.
A slow jab from Os misses its intended target.
Oliva throws a hook to the side of Os's head but Os sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliva is looking to clinch but Os is avoiding it. #CL#
Oliva clinches up with Os and pushes him back against the cage.
Oliva tries to stall but Os uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Oliva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Os lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oliva circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Oliva darts in and clinches Os up against the cage.
Oliva throws a head punch that misses.
Oliva keeps control of Os as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Os is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Oliva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Os swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Os loads up on a big right hand but Oliva slips the punch.#T3#
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Os misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Oliva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliva throwing a counter right hand but Os manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Os throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Os moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot lands for Oliva.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Os.
Oliva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Os throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliva throws a big counter combination but Os scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Os throws out a loose jab but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Os - just one landing.
Oliva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oliva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Os.
Oliva throws a hook but Os avoids it easily.
Os scores with the left hand. Oliva knows he should have avoided that one.
Os swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Jab from Os.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Os misses with a straight right.
Os slips under a jab.
Oliva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Os manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Os throws a shot from downtown. Oliva moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Oliva moves into the clinch successfully.
Oliva misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Os.
Oliva tries a body shot but Os blocks it.
Os wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Os manages to break the clinch.
Os looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oliva looks for the body kick but Os saw that one coming.
Oliva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Os throws out the jab.
Os defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Os jabs at Oliva's body.
Os jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliva misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Os showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Oliva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliva fails to land with a series of punches.
Oliva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oliva misses with the combination.
Oliva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Os to score with a decent uppercut.
Os lands a slapping body shot.
Os rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oliva counters with a straight right hand.
Os cracks Oliva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oliva throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Os.
Os throws a hook but Oliva avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Oliva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Os tests Oliva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva darts in looking for a takedown but Os gets double underhooks and turns Oliva into the cage.
Oliva misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Oliva can't find room to land a body shot as Os controls the action.
Oliva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Os backwards. #BC#
Oliva breaks from the clinch.
Oliva wants to clinch.
Os slips under a jab from Oliva.
It seemed like Os was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oliva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oliva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Os finds it's way round the side to connect with Oliva's head.
Oliva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oliva lands with a good body shot.
Oliva moves away from the strike by Os.
A telegraphed right hand from Os misses the target.
Oliva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oliva is looking to clinch.
Os throws a jab when Oliva was well out of range.#T2##CL#
Oliva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Os wants to get back to striking at distance but Oliva won't allow it.
Oliva lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Os wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Os manages to break the clinch.
Os throws an overhand right that lands on Oliva's shoulder, as Oliva tries to avoid the shot.
Os throws out a loose jab but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Os misses the target.
Oliva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Os throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oliva counters with a straight right hand.
Oliva looks to score with a jab to the body but Os is just out of range.
It seemed like Os was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Os slips a straight right by Oliva.
Oliva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oliva feints a jab promting Os to slip. Oliva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Os slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oliva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Os. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oliva.
Os looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Os ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oliva just misses with a punch to the body.
Os pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Biscuit Oliva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Os uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliva.
Os throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Os throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Oliva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Os.
Os is trying to break free.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oliva can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biscuit Oliva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Oliva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Os catches Oliva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Os lands a jab to Oliva's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Os lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice combination there by Os.
A big right from Os misses.
Oliva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oliva lands with a hook. Os tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Os scores with a jab.
Oliva blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Os.
Oliva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Os has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Os cracks Oliva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Os scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oliva doesn't seem bothered though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Os.
Pete Os is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Oliva misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Os comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Os 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Os!

Event: SMASH: Chavaski vs Sam
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Os throws a hook to the side of Oliva's head but Oliva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Oliva darts in and clinches Os up against the cage.#BC2#
Oliva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oliva doesn't manage to clinch there - Os circles away.
Os misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Os.
Os throws a hook to the side of Oliva's head but Oliva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Oliva. That snapped Os's head back.
Oliva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oliva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Os misses with an uppercut. Oliva saw that one coming.
A cross from Os lands.
Oliva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Os misses with an uppercut. Oliva saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Oliva misses its intended target.
Oliva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pete Os seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva slips a straight right by Os.#T1##CL2#
Oliva forces Os back against the cage and clinches.
Oliva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Os has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oliva digs a right hand into Os's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Os's gas tank.
I was talking to Os's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Oliva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliva tries to pull guard but Os holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliva drops back down to his feet.
Os wants to break free but Oliva has control.
Oliva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliva lands a shoulder strike.
Os wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oliva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Pete Os has been cut.
Oliva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Os wants to stall.
Os is trying to break free.
Os is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oliva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Os walks away with a smile on his face. Oliva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Os rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Oliva counters by moving into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Os's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Os breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pete Os is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Os manages to avoid it.
Os is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Oliva misses.
Os feints a jab promting Oliva to slip. Os then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oliva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Os.
Oliva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Os.
No joy there for Oliva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Os misses the target.
Os missing with a left hand there. Oliva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Os is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Oliva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Os misses with a left hand
and Oliva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Os misses the jab.
Oliva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oliva takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Os misses.
Oliva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab by Os.#T3#
Oliva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Os.
A lazy body kick from Oliva
and Os counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliva slips under a jab from Os.
Oliva walks into a stiff left hand from Os.
Os ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliva moves away.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oliva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Os.
Oliva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Os misses its intended target.
Oliva misses with a takedown attempt - Os sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pete Os has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biscuit Oliva.
Oliva blocks a jab.
Os lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oliva circles away quickly and effectively.
Os throws a lazy right hand but Oliva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Oliva has closed the distance and engaged Os in a clinch.
Oliva keeps control of Os as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Oliva manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Oliva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Os stalks Oliva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oliva's face. Oliva staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Os cracks a nice hook into Oliva's ribs.
Oliva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Os misses with a right hand
and Oliva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Os waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliva.
Oliva tries to clinch but Os is having none of it.
Os throws a series of punches but Oliva moves out of range.
Os throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Os throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oliva counters with a left to the body.
Oliva needs to keep his hands up - Os had a free shot at his head there.
Os steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Os is looking to counter punch.
Os bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oliva's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Os jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliva throws a hook to the side of Os's head but Os sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Oliva.
Oliva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Os throws a lazy right hand but Oliva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Pete Os will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Oliva misses with a double jab.
Os swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Os getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Os throws a jab when Oliva was well out of range.
Oliva tries a quick counter leg kick but Os is wise to it.
Oliva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Os misses with an uppercut.
Oliva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Os slips a jab and a cross from Oliva.
Os is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliva.
Some wild striking there from Os.
Os lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Os misses.
Os throws a nice looking combination but Oliva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliva looks to score with a jab to the body but Os is just out of range.
Os pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Oliva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Os stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oliva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oliva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oliva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Os throws a looping overhand right but Oliva ducks down to avoid it.
Oliva wants to clinch up but Os keeps it at a distance.
Oliva misses with a looping right.
Os rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Oliva counter with a right hand.
Os on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Os avoids the body shot from Oliva.
Os misses with an uppercut
and Oliva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Os throws a hook but Oliva avoids it easily.
Os throws an off balance right hand
and Oliva counters with a good, hard body kick but Os shrugs it off.
A big right from Os misses.
Oliva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Os momentarily.
Oliva scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Os throws an overhand right that lands on Oliva's shoulder, as Oliva tries to avoid the shot.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Os throws a shot from downtown. Oliva moves away and avoids it.
Oliva throws a sloppy head kick and Os moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Oliva finds it's way through Os's defenses.
Oliva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oliva punishes Os's body with a nice straight punch.
Oliva jabs Os right on the nose. Os blinks but takes it well.
Os misses with an uppercut
and Oliva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliva misses with a hook. Os ducked under it nicely.
Os 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.
Os scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oliva throws the left hand but Os avoids the punch easily.#T3#
A slow jab from Os misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Os lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oliva doesn't seem phased though.
Os missing with a left hand there. Oliva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Os connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliva looks to score with a jab to the body but Os is just out of range.
Os looks to land a right hand but Oliva moved out of range.
A cross from Os lands.
Os throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Os moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Os scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oliva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Os was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliva.
Nice body punch from Oliva.
Oliva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Os throws out the jab.
Oliva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Os.#T4#
Os misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Os throws out the jab.
Oliva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Os.
Os takes a swing at Oliva's ribcage but misses.
Os throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliva defending well as Os loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Os. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Os.
Oliva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Os counters with a straight right hand.
Oliva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Os under the eye.
Oliva dips to his left and cracks Os with an uppercut!
Os misses with a hook
and Oliva counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Os.
Oliva thuds a left hand into Os's body.
A swing and a miss from Oliva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliva throws a hook but Os blocks it.
Os misses with a hook
and Oliva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Biscuit Oliva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Os misses.
Oliva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oliva misses with a series of wild punches.
Pete Os is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliva works over Os's head and body with a nice combination.
Oliva slips a jab from Os.
A lazy left from Os finds it's target.
Oliva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Oliva. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Oliva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oliva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Os backwards.
Oliva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Os has had enough of the clinch but Oliva keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Oliva breaks the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Oliva has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Os's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Os.
Oliva misses with a knee strike.
Os lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Os breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Os.
Os throws a hook to the side of Oliva's head but Oliva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliva staying out of range there.
Os scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oliva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Os swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Os throws an off balance right hand
and Oliva counters with a low kick, right behind Os 's knee.
Os scores with a punch to the head.
Os clobbers Oliva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Os misses the target.
A left lands for Oliva.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Os moves into range and connects with a jab.
Os scores with a three punch combo!
Oliva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Os throwing a counter right hand but Oliva manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Os, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Os backs off Oliva throws a huge counter combo but Os manages to avoid it all.
Os throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliva.
The fighters circling - Oliva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Os throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva lands with a shot to the body.
Os connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oliva's hands.
Os stalks Oliva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oliva's face. Oliva staggers backwards, shaken.
Os keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliva slips a straight right by Os.
A jab from Os does it's job there.
Oliva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oliva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Os as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Oliva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Os throws an off balance right hand
and Oliva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliva slips under a jab.
Oliva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Os.
Os rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oliva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Os throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Oliva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Os is trying to break the clinch but Oliva is controlling him.
Os throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliva.
Oliva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Os or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliva scores with a shoulder strike.
Oliva misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Os's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oliva scores with a body shot.
Oliva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oliva pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Os on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oliva. Oliva obviously looking to wear him down.
Oliva jabs Os right on the nose. Os blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Oliva as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Os misses its intended target.
Os throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Os misses.
Os throws a jab when Oliva was well out of range.
Os misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Os gets tackled into the cage by Oliva. Oliva maintains the clinch.
Os is trying to push Oliva away but Oliva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Os is leaning against Oliva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oliva scores with a shot to the side of Os's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Oliva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Os misses with a straight right.
Oliva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oliva swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Os misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Biscuit Oliva.
I think Oliva 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Oliva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oliva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
A big right from Oliva misses.
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Oliva clinches up against the cage.
Lee jumps guard but Oliva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Oliva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oliva throws an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from Oliva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Lee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Oliva is trying to keep an underhook but Lee manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Oliva tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Oliva trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Lee trying to control the pace.
Lee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Oliva for as long as he can get away with.
Oliva tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Oliva wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliva is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Oliva is positioning himself well to prevent Lee advancing to mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Oliva is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oliva looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oliva tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliva swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Oliva moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Oliva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oliva tries a body shot but Lee blocks it. #BC2#
Oliva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Oliva. #T3#
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oliva to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oliva. That's going to slow Lee down. #TD2#
Oliva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lee was covering up waiting for the punch and Oliva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oliva postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliva won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee keeping full guard, as Oliva tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Lee is trying to keep Oliva in close.
Oliva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee wants to control but Oliva is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Oliva is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lee is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Oliva is tapping! Great win for Lee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Lee!
Robert Lee took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Highland 215
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Zaire misses with a hook.
Oliva with a jab.
Zaire scores with a sloppy right hand. Oliva should have avoided that one.
Oliva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Zaire is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD#
Zaire closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oliva did well to prevent Zaire getting side control.
Zaire slips a nice elbow through Oliva's hands, connecting with Oliva's forehead.
Oliva is trying to escape back to his feet but Zaire uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Oliva struggling a bit here.
Oliva is looking to regain half guard here but Zaire keeps moving and retains side control.
Zaire misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Oliva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zaire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliva struggling a bit here.
Zaire in side control, throwing shots but Oliva defends. #SUB#
Zaire tries for a kimura but Oliva is defending well.
Oliva on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oliva is trying to improve his position.
Oliva keeps Zaire under control for a moment.
Oliva is looking to reverse the position.
Zaire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Oliva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zaire.
You can see the frustration on Oliva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oliva is looking to reverse the position.
Oliva dodges the ground and pound from Zaire.#SUB#
Zaire is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oliva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Zaire.#T3#
Zaire lands an elbow.
Zaire postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Oliva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oliva is trying to control Zaire's posture but Zaire avoids it.
Zaire with the ground and pound but Oliva regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Zaire is trying to work for a kimura but Oliva is defending well.
Oliva works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Oliva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaire.
Oliva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oliva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zaire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zaire throwing strikes from guard but Oliva blocks nicely.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Oliva keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oliva works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Oliva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zaire escapes and throws Oliva's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire 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#
An inside leg kick from Zaire misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zaire or perhaps it was just good defense by Oliva, which made it look bad.
Oliva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Zaire defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Zaire throws a lazy uppercut
and Oliva counters with a straight right hand.
Oliva loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Zaire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oliva looks to land a combination but Zaire avoids it well.
Oliva connects with the punch.
Zaire lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oliva checks a leg kick.
Oliva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
A slow jab from Zaire misses its intended target.
It seemed like Oliva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliva can do to turn this around?
Zaire misses with a hook.
Zaire has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Zaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Oliva. Those never looked like landing.
Zaire throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliva counters with a straight right hand.
Zaire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oliva is able to avoid easily.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliva tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oliva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oliva connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Oliva. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Zaire gets a double leg takedown into Oliva's guard.

Oliva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliva.
Zaire has a couple of punches blocked by Oliva. #T2#
Oliva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oliva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
Oliva presses Zaire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oliva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Oliva.
Zaire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaire works on Oliva's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Oliva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaire shoots in but Oliva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oliva throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliva with a nice calf kick.
Oliva swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire throws a right hand that Oliva ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliva also avoids with ease.
Oliva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Zaire fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Zaire shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Oliva trying to control from the bottom.
Oliva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oliva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zaire chips away with some ground and pound.
Oliva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oliva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oliva holds on and takes a little breather.
Oliva 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.
Oliva is controlling Zaire's posture.
Zaire controlling from the top position.
Zaire wants to pass the guard but Oliva is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Oliva is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #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.

Biscuit Oliva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zaire misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Oliva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliva checks a leg kick nicely.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva moves away from the strike by Zaire.
Zaire looks to land a right hand but Oliva moved out of range.
Oliva looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Oliva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire misses with a hook.
Oliva wants to land a leg kick but Zaire is out of range.
Oliva lands a jab-cross combination.
Oliva connects with a looping right hand.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliva. #T1#
Zaire misses with an uppercut
and Oliva counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliva misses with a looping left.
Zaire misses with a right hand
and Oliva counters with a left to the body.
Jab by Oliva.
Oliva tries to clinch up.
Zaire misses with a right hand
and Zaire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Oliva checks it.
Zaire staying out of range there.
Zaire misses with a left hand
and Oliva counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Zaire changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oliva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Zaire tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zaire scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Oliva is looking for a sweep.
Zaire scores with punches from side control.
Oliva is trying to improve his position.
Zaire scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Oliva to see if he's OK.
Oliva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliva keeps Zaire under control for a moment.
Oliva can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB#
Zaire is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oliva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oliva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zaire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Zaire thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zaire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliva keeps working.
Oliva wants to control but Zaire postures up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliva is trying to improve his position.
Oliva is still trying to improve position.
Zaire in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zaire cracks Oliva with a big right hand but Oliva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oliva tries to bench press Zaire off him but Zaire keeps the position.
Oliva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Zaire working the ground and pound.
Oliva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zaire.
Abdullah Zaire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zaire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliva keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Biscuit Oliva.
I think Oliva 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Highland 203
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Oliva slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Oliva moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa scores with a three punch combo!
Oliva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Barbosa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliva pinned against the cage. Oliva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Barbosa tries to sprawl but Oliva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barbosa 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.
Oliva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Barbosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Oliva tries to pass. #SUB2#
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbosa is trying to control the position but Oliva postures up.
Oliva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbosa on the ground.
Barbosa seems keen to control Oliva's posture.
Oliva's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Barbosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oliva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barbosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Barbosa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Oliva uses it to pass to side control.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep.
Oliva misses with the ground and pound.
Oliva misses with the ground and pound.
Oliva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barbosa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Oliva are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva throws an elbow but Barbosa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Barbosa parries the strikes from Oliva easily there. Oliva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Barbosa to escape.
Barbosa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Oliva's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barbosa wants to control but Oliva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Oliva has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Barbosa is defending against the submission attempts here by Oliva.
Barbosa moves into full guard.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here. #SU#
Oliva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Oliva.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
As Barbosa looks to move away, Oliva throws a big counter combo but Barbosa just gets out of the way.
Oliva misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa with the counter takedown but Oliva avoids it easily.
Barbosa defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches up with Oliva, looking for a takedown. Barbosa pushes Oliva against the cage but Oliva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Biscuit Oliva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Barbosa.
Barbosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Oliva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Oliva coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliva connects with a body shot.
Oliva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Barbosa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barbosa lands in his opponent's guard.
Oliva wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oliva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbosa thinking.
Oliva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice straight punches there by Oliva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oliva.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa works over Oliva's head and body with a nice combination.
Barbosa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbosa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oliva counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oliva scores with a body shot. #T1#
Oliva takes one on the button.
Oliva moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Oliva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Barbosa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oliva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barbosa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barbosa's back!
Oliva trying to control.
Biscuit Oliva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliva is not going to allow Barbosa to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Barbosa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Oliva gets his way!
Oliva is throwing strikes but Barbosa counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Barbosa regains half guard. #T2#
Oliva wants to pass to mount but Barbosa is defending the position.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Oliva. #SUB2#
Oliva content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Barbosa has locked up a guillotine! Barbosa's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Oliva is holding on here and Barbosa must be using up a lot of energy. Oliva has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Barbosa gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa very nearly forgot to thank UNDEFEATED amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Highland 191
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
Oliva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sakuraba checks a low kick from Oliva.
Sakuraba swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
Sakuraba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakuraba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliva.
A jab from Oliva misses.
Oliva tries to clinch up but Sakuraba circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Sakuraba fails with the takedown.
Oliva throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakuraba.
Oliva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Sakuraba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Jab by Oliva.
No joy there for Oliva, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Oliva clinches.
Sakuraba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oliva presses Sakuraba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oliva misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Oliva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oliva looks to land a left hand but Sakuraba moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Oliva misses its intended target. #T2##CL#
Oliva clinches up against the cage.
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oliva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Biscuit Oliva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayato Sakuraba.
Oliva can't find room to land a body shot as Sakuraba controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Oliva fails to land.
Sakuraba jumps guard but Oliva stands there with Sakuraba around his waist. Sakuraba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oliva misses with a body punch.
Sakuraba throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Oliva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakuraba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oliva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sakuraba on the side of the head.
A left and a right from Oliva both land. Nice combination.
Oliva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Sakuraba misses.
Oliva tries to bum rush Sakuraba with a series of wild strikes but Sakuraba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Oliva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sakuraba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sakuraba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sakuraba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliva.
Sakuraba ducks right into an uppercut from Oliva.
Jab by Oliva.
Oliva fails with the takedown.
Oliva just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakuraba feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Oliva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sakuraba staying out of range there.
Sakuraba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oliva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sakuraba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oliva throws a big shot that misses.
Sakuraba feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Oliva closes the distance and clinches.
Sakuraba blocks a body shot from Oliva. #TD2#
Sakuraba has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oliva uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Oliva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sakuraba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oliva has managed to get both his arms back between Sakuraba's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Oliva stands and steps away. Sakuraba gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oliva looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakuraba is just out of range.
Sakuraba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliva.#CL#
Oliva darts in and clinches Sakuraba up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Oliva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sakuraba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oliva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oliva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sakuraba in his tracks.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oliva throws a shot to the body.
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Oliva connects with a looping right hand.
Oliva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakuraba moves away.
Oliva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakuraba.
Oliva keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Sakuraba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oliva's guard.
Sakuraba throws a big elbow that misses.
Oliva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sakuraba.
Oliva has his hands on Sakuraba's head, controlling the position.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Sakuraba has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Oliva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Oliva controlling Sakuraba's posture.
Sakuraba trying to control but Oliva is working from the bottom.
Oliva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Oliva wants to sweep here but Sakuraba controlling him for the moment.
Sakuraba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sakuraba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliva's head.
Sakuraba postures up and lands a big shot to Oliva's brow.
Sakuraba throwing strikes from guard but Oliva blocks nicely.
Oliva keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sakuraba is fighting to break Oliva's control of his arms but Oliva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sakuraba cracks Oliva with a solid left hand.
Oliva has Sakuraba pulled in close to control his posture.
Sakuraba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sakuraba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oliva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sakuraba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Oliva keeps moving.
Oliva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakuraba can do to turn this around?
Oliva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#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.
Oliva has control of Sakuraba's left arm, preventing Sakuraba from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva is wriggling around but Sakuraba manages to pass to half guard.
Oliva moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliva is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Oliva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sakuraba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oliva has managed to get both his arms back between Sakuraba's legs - danger averted.
Oliva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliva slips nicely into half guard.
Sakuraba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliva's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that second round.
That's time! Oliva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sakuraba cracks Oliva with a good jab.
Oliva looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakuraba is just out of range.
Oliva is looking to clinch.
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Sakuraba tries to counter it with a takedown but Oliva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown attempt
and Oliva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliva lands with a straight right. Sakuraba didn't see that one coming.
Oliva misses with a low kick as Sakuraba jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva motions for Sakuraba to come forward. Oliva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Sakuraba tries to counter it with a takedown but Oliva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakuraba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sakuraba staying out of range there.#T1#
Sakuraba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oliva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakuraba needs to keep his hands up - Oliva had a free shot at his head there.
Sakuraba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oliva lands a slapping body shot.
Oliva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sakuraba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oliva.
Sakuraba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oliva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Oliva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biscuit Oliva is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliva looks to throw the jab but Sakuraba is out of range.
Sakuraba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hayato Sakuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Oliva misses with a body shot.
Sakuraba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliva throws out a loose jab but Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakuraba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Oliva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakuraba manages to avoid it.
Sakuraba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown attempt
letting Oliva counter with a right hand.
Biscuit Oliva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayato Sakuraba.
Sakuraba keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakuraba blocks a leg kick.
Oliva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakuraba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jab from Oliva.
Oliva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sakuraba's hands.
Oliva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sakuraba defends well and Oliva ends up having to push Sakuraba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sakuraba fails to pull guard.
Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Biscuit Oliva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Sakuraba jumps guard and drags Oliva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
Oliva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sakuraba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sakuraba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Decent striking displayed by Oliva there.
Oliva works the jab nicely.#T4#
Oliva lunges at Sakuraba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sakuraba's hand.
Sakuraba walks into a straight right hand from Oliva.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Oliva drives through and clinches with Sakuraba against the cage.
Oliva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliva scores with a shot to the side of Sakuraba's head. #BC#
Oliva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oliva connects with the punch.
Oliva catches Sakuraba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oliva tests Sakuraba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliva tries to clinch up but Sakuraba circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biscuit Oliva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oliva, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biscuit Oliva!
After the big win, Biscuit Oliva made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Highland 180
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Koppia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva misses with a looping left.
Koppia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliva.
Oliva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Koppia scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Koppia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliva throws a combination that misses
and Koppia counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koppia.
Koppia looks to land a left hand but Oliva moved out of range nicely.
Oliva misses with an uppercut. Koppia saw that one coming.
Koppia checks a leg kick.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Koppia.
Koppia throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Oliva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oliva wants to free his trapped foot but Koppia is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Oliva throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Koppia to regain full guard.
Koppia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oliva wants to control from the top but Koppia keeps moving.
Oliva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Oliva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Koppia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Oliva has Koppia in his guard.#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oliva holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Oliva wants to sweep here but Koppia controlling him for the moment.
Oliva pulls Koppia in close to prevent any damage.
Oliva trying to keep a closed guard but Koppia is proving a slippery customer.
Oliva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Koppia won't allow Oliva to sweep him here. #T3#
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Koppia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Koppia controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ottaa Koppia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koppia lands a nice shot that snaps Oliva's head back.
Koppia scores with the left hand. Oliva knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliva is defended easily by Koppia.#T4#
Oliva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Koppia scores with a hook.#CUT2#Biscuit Oliva's cut is getting worse.
Good work by Koppia as he checks the leg kick.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Koppia counters with a big right hand! Oh Oliva is in trouble here! Koppia follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottaa Koppia!
After winning the bout, Ottaa Koppia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 175
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Oliva with a nice calf kick.
Jones swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Jones .
Oliva misses with a leg kick
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Oliva scores with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones .
Nice uppercut there from Oliva.
Oliva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones .
We've been told by Jones 's head coaches at LAFC Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oliva needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva scores with a punch to the head.
Oliva moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliva dodges the punch combination from Jones .
Jones slips a straight right by Oliva.#T1#
Jones lands with a good body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Oliva with a hook.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones throws a series of punches but Oliva avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a hook but Oliva blocks it.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliva 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.
Jones misses with a left hand
enabling Oliva to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Jones .
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Oliva throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Oliva just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to clinch there but Oliva circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliva scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Oliva.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oliva.
Oliva keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones throws a head kick but Oliva moves out of range.
Jones slips a jab from Oliva.
Oliva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oliva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones tries to clinch there but Oliva circles away. #T3#
Jones wants to clinch but Oliva slips to the side
and Oliva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliva cracks Jones with a left hook right on the temple and Jones goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Oliva lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Jones is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.

Event: Highland 169
Date: Jun 17, 2022

#R1#
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Saigon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice cross by Oliva.
Saigon thows a body kick. Oliva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saigon throws a series of punches but Oliva avoids them all with ease.
Oliva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saigon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oliva lands with an overhand left.
Saigon scores with a kick to the body.
Saigon fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Saigon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Saigon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saigon trying to control the action but Oliva is working from the bottom. #T1#
Saigon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saigon prevents Oliva from improving his position.
Oliva trying to hold on to Saigon's head to control him but Saigon postures up.
Oliva is not content to let Saigon control the position.
Oliva keeping hold of Saigon's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saigon moves away from the strike by Oliva.
Oliva takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliva misses the target.
Oliva loads up on a big right hand but Saigon slips the punch.
Saigon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Oliva misses
and Saigon counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliva throws a right hand that misses
and Saigon counters with a right hand to the body.
Oliva misses with a hook to the body
and Saigon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circling - Oliva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saigon appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Oliva throws a lazy uppercut
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Saigon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saigon just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Oliva finds it's target.
Saigon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oliva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Oliva tries to clinch but Saigon moves out of range.
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Saigon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saigon avoids the body shot from Oliva.
Saigon slips a straight right by Oliva.
Saigon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Saigon misses with a wild body shot.
Oliva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Saigon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliva.
Saigon swinging wildly here.
Oliva misses with a combination
and Saigon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oliva throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Saigon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oliva lands a nice shot that snaps Saigon's head back.
Biscuit Oliva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva misses with a straight left.
Oliva throws a hook but Saigon avoids it easily.
Saigon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oliva looks to land a combination but Saigon avoids it well.
Saigon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Biscuit Oliva 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.#R2#
Oliva throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Oliva looks to land a left hand but Saigon moved out of range nicely.
Oliva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saigon throws a push kick but Oliva slaps the foot to one side.
Saigon is looking to wear down Oliva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saigon blocks a jab.
Saigon blocks a jab.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saigon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Saigon throwing a counter right hand but Oliva manages to avoid it.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Saigon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliva.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saigon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oliva scores with a jab. Saigon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oliva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saigon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oliva misses with an uppercut.
Saigon looks to land a body kick but Oliva moved away.
Oliva throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Saigon to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliva throws out a loose jab but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saigon tries to counter by clinching up but Oliva breaks away and moves out of range.
Oliva throws a jab but it's blocked by Saigon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saigon. #T2#
Oliva takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saigon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That kick from Saigon tenderised Oliva's leg. Oliva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oliva moves out of range of the body kick.
Oliva throws a series of punches but Saigon avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears Saigon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice straight punches there by Saigon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saigon.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saigon.
A little jabbing left from Oliva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oliva throws a leg kick but Saigon moved away.#T3#
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Oliva misses with an uppercut. Saigon saw that one coming.
Saigon lands with a nice body punch.
Saigon keeps the fight on the outside.
Saigon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oliva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliva throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Oliva throws a lazy uppercut
and Saigon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saigon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oliva's sensitive parts.
Oliva misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Oliva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Saigon - just one landing.
Saigon ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Saigon throws a low kick, looking for Oliva's leg but Oliva calmly moves out of range.
Oliva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saigon.
Saigon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good shot there by Oliva.
Oliva throws a right hand that misses
and Saigon counters with a series of strikes. Oliva will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Oliva throws a body punch but Saigon moves out of range.
Saigon throws a big counter combination but Oliva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Saigon.
Saigon lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Oliva misses with an uppercut
and Saigon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oliva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saigon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliva tries to bum rush Saigon with a series of wild strikes but Saigon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saigon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Saigon counters with a straight right hand.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Saigon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon counters with an outside leg kick.
Saigon just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Oliva.
Saigon throws a counter high kick but Oliva was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Oliva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Saigon to counter with a crisp jab.
Saigon moves in looking to clinch but Oliva pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Oliva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saigon with a nice calf kick.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliva tries to clinch there but Saigon circles away.
Saigon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saigon avoids the body shot from Oliva.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliva misses the target.
Saigon misses with a two punch combination.
Saigon connects with a single shot there.
Oliva throws a body punch but Saigon moves out of range.
Saigon appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Oliva throws a good cross that connects.
Oliva is looking to chop away at Saigon's legs.
Saigon jabs Oliva right on the nose. Oliva blinks but takes it well.
Saigon thumps Oliva with a low kick.
Oliva is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Saigon slips under a jab from Oliva.
Saigon lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saigon defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Saigon lands a body shot.
Saigon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliva.
The crowd cheers as Oliva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saigon doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Saigon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oliva with a hook.
Saigon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oliva.
The fighters circling - Oliva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saigon throwing a counter right hand but Oliva manages to avoid it.
Saigon ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Oliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saigon counters with a nice body shot.
Saigon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oliva under the eye.
Saigon ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Oliva looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.#T4#
Oliva throws an overhand right that lands on Saigon's shoulder, as Saigon tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Oliva misses.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Oliva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oliva swings for the body but Saigon moves out of range.
It looked like Saigon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saigon slips a jab from Oliva.
A quick step to the side and Saigon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saigon.
Saigon is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Oliva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon is looking to counter the offense by Oliva and move into the clinch.
Oliva misses with an uppercut
and Saigon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Saigon blocks the low kick.
Saigon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

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 Johnny Saigon.
Well Saigon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Highland 160
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Oliva finds it's way through Hand's defenses.
Oliva misses with a lunging right hand
and Hand counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Oliva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hand on the side of the head.
Oliva looks to land a left hand but Hand moved out of range nicely.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Hand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hand throws out a loose jab but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hand slips a jab from Oliva.
Oliva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliva throws a hook but Hand blocks it.
Hand throws the left hand but Oliva avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oliva. #T1#
Oliva fails to land with a series of punches.
Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliva slips under a jab.
Hand moves away from the strike by Oliva.
A little jabbing left from Hand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Oliva misses
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliva tests Hand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliva lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Oliva finds it's way through Hand's defenses.
Hand misses with a jab to the body
and Hand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliva throws a big shot that misses.
Oliva misses with a double jab
and Hand counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliva throws an overhand right that lands on Hand's shoulder, as Hand tries to avoid the shot.
Oliva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oliva misses with a right hand
and Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliva.
Hand throws a shot to the body.
Oliva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oliva thinking.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hand works the jab nicely.#CUT2#Biscuit Oliva's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Oliva walks into a stiff left hand from Hand.
Hand misses with a hook.
Oliva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oliva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oliva moves out of range as Hand strikes.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Oliva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hand counters with a straight right hand.
Hand is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Oliva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Oliva throws a looping overhand right but Hand ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Oliva misses
and Hand counters with a nice body shot.
Hand has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a looping right.
Hand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oliva with a body shot.#T4#
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliva misses with a double jab
and Hand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Biscuit Oliva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva misses with a body shot
and Hand counters with a right hand to the body.
Oliva loads up on a big right hand but Hand slips the punch.
Hand now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oliva slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Oliva misses its target.
Hand misses with a straight right.
Oliva throwing a counter right hand but Hand manages to avoid it.
Oliva misses with a leg kick
and Hand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliva throws a series of punches but Hand moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diamond Hand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva misses with a straight left.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand misses with a two punch combination.
Hand slips under a jab from Oliva.
Hand bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oliva's head backwards.
Oliva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A cross from Oliva lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand looks to throw the jab but Oliva is out of range.
Oliva throwing a counter right hand but Hand manages to avoid it.
Oliva misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hand! But no joy.
Hand staying out of range there.
Oliva misses with a right hand
and Hand counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Oliva misses with a looping right.
Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliva throws a combination. Hand tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oliva misses the jab.
As Oliva backs off Hand throws a huge counter combo but Oliva manages to avoid it all.
Oliva misses with a leg kick
and Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Hand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliva tests Hand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliva throws out a loose jab but Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Oliva is rocked!#T2#
Oliva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Hand misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliva misses with a right hand
and Hand counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Oliva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Biscuit Oliva's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hand throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diamond Hand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliva scores with a nice strike.
Oliva seems to have got his legs back now.
Hand takes a swing at Oliva's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Oliva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hand counters with a nice uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Biscuit Oliva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diamond Hand!
A victorious Diamond Hand thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 158
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Oliva throws an overhand right that lands on Nti's shoulder, as Nti tries to avoid the shot.
Nti catches Oliva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nti misses with the combination.
Oliva is looking for the big counter here.
Oliva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nti moves away.
Oliva staying out of range there.
Oliva unleashes a big counter combination but Nti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Nti looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Oliva pushes Nti off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nti.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva struggling a bit here.
Oliva tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Oliva stops Nti from passing to mount.
Oliva is looking for a sweep.
Oliva can't do much from the bottom here.
Oliva stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Oliva regains half guard.
Nti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oliva tries to roll over but Nti keeps him under control.
Nti performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oliva is trying to stand back up but Nti is controlling him
Oliva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Oliva tries to roll over but Nti keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oliva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nti.#TD#
Nti looking to score a takedown here. Oliva is defending well but Nti drives through and ends up in Oliva's guard.
Oliva pulls Nti in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Oliva pulls Nti in to control the position.
Nti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oliva is adopting a defensive guard.
Nti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliva.
Nti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oliva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Oliva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Biscuit Oliva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nti closes the distance and clinches up with Oliva, looking for a takedown. Nti pushes Oliva against the cage but Oliva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliva throws out the jab.
Nti staying out of range there.
Kwame Nti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nti jabs at Oliva's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nti.
Oliva takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Nti looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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 Kwame Nti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliva.#TD#
Nti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Oliva is not content to let Nti control the position.
Oliva trying to hold on to Nti's head to control him but Nti postures up.
Oliva gets full guard.
Nti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliva is retaining full guard.
Nti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oliva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nti is one step ahead there.
Oliva controls Nti momentarily but Nti frees himself. #T1#
Nti stays in close to Oliva's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nti with a hook.
Oliva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Nti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oliva sprawls well. Oliva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nti gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Nti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliva.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nti.
Nti throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliva.
Oliva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliva at a distance.
A slow jab from Oliva misses its intended target.
Nti attempts a counter takedown but Oliva avoids it well and moves away.
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Oliva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nti won't allow Oliva to sweep him here.
Nti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Nti tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliva is retaining full guard.
Nti trying to control but Oliva is working from the bottom.
Nti preventing the sweep.
Nti 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.
Nti seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Oliva for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oliva throws a right and a left that Nti avoids nicely. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oliva throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Nti counters with a takedown into side control.
Oliva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliva wants to control but Nti postures up.
Oliva is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nti is staying active.
A lull in the action here as Nti stalls from top position.
Oliva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliva is looking to reverse the position.
Nti is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Nti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nti cracks Oliva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kwame Nti is winning the standup battle so far.
Nti moves away from the strike by Oliva.
Oliva is looking to chop away at Nti's legs.
Oliva fails to land with a series of punches.
Nti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oliva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Nti gets a double leg takedown into Oliva's guard.
Oliva trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva tries to strike from the bottom.
Nti looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Oliva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nti stays in close to Oliva's body and controls the position.
Nti tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliva is retaining full guard.
Oliva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nti manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Oliva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nti is keeping the position for now.
Nti controls Oliva momentarily but Oliva frees himself.
Oliva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oliva postures up. #T2#
Nti is adopting a defensive guard.
Oliva won't allow Nti to sweep him here.
Nti keeping full guard, as Oliva tries to pass.
Oliva stays in close to Nti's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nti stuns Oliva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Nti digs a good body shot into Oliva's ribs.
Oliva jabs Nti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oliva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nti.#TD#
Nti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Oliva tries to get to full guard but Nti has control of the leg.
Biscuit Oliva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kwame Nti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliva is refusing to be controlled, as Nti sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oliva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nti controlling from the top position. #T4#
Nti won't allow Oliva to get back to his feet.
Nti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nti looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Oliva misses.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Oliva looks to score with a jab to the body but Nti is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nti defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Nti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Nti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nti lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Nti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nti has managed to get both his arms back between Oliva's legs - danger averted.

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 Kwame Nti.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nti, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Nti!
Kwame Nti bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Highland 153
Date: Apr 15, 2022

#R1#
A punch combination from Oliva misses.
Oliva throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Lachmann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oliva tries to roll over but Lachmann keeps him under control.
Oliva keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Oliva won't allow Lachmann to pass to mount.
Oliva wants to improve his position but Lachmann is controlling well.
Oliva looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva trying to control from the bottom.
Lachmann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oliva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Lachmann wants to work for an arm triangle but Oliva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB#
Lachmann is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lachmann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oliva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oliva tries to roll over but Lachmann keeps him under control.
Oliva is still trying to improve position.
Oliva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oliva keeping full guard, as Lachmann tries to pass.
Lachmann stands and throws Oliva's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Lachmann advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Lachmann jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Oliva is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Oliva and Lachmann has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Oliva wants to control but Lachmann postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lachmann has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Oliva!
Oliva is just holding on here. Lachmann manages to take his back. #SUB#
Oliva fending off the submission attempt from Lachmann.
Lachmann is trying to stick to Oliva's back but Oliva is turning into Lachmann. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lachmann's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Oliva.#T3#
Oliva throwing strikes from guard but Lachmann blocks nicely.
Lachmann looking for a sweep. Not yet Lachmann, not yet.
Lachmann trying to control the position.
Oliva told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Oliva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lachmann is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lachmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oliva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oliva is looking to stand up but Lachmann won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lachmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Lachmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oliva's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliva wants to control from the top but Lachmann keeps moving. #SUB#
Lachmann looking for a guillotine here but Oliva defends easily.
Lachmann being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Lachmann looking for a guillotine here but Oliva defends easily.
Lachmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Lachmann 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#
Oliva sizes up Lachmann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lachmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Oliva lands a left and a right that send Lachmann crashing to the mat, dazed. Oliva thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Lachmann is rocked!
Oliva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh Lachmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lachmann drops his hands momentarily. Oliva doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Lachmann staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Lachmann doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Biscuit Oliva!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Biscuit Oliva waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Highland 143
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vinogradov tries to counter with a takedown but Oliva is quick to defend against it.
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vinogradov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vinogradov shoots in looking for a takedown. Oliva tries to sprawl out of it but Vinogradov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oliva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vinogradov dives in and grabs Oliva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oliva pushes down on Vinogradov's head and hops out.
Vinogradov throws out a loose jab but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliva digs a good hook to Vinogradov's body.
Nice defenses there by Oliva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva moves out of range as Vinogradov strikes.
Vinogradov throws an overhand right that lands on Oliva's shoulder, as Oliva tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Oliva.
Oliva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Vinogradov to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Vinogradov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oliva misses with a looping left.
Vinogradov moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinogradov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Oliva sprawls and moves away.
Oliva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice straight punches there by Oliva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oliva.
Vinogradov cracks Oliva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Oliva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Vinogradov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vinogradov throws a strike aimed at the side of Oliva's head but Oliva avoids it well.
Oliva is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Vinogradov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vinogradov advances to full mount. #SUB#
Vinogradov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Oliva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Oliva tries to get to full guard but Vinogradov has control of the leg.
Oliva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vinogradov prevents Oliva from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oliva defends it well.
Vinogradov is pressing down on Oliva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oliva is holding on for now. #SUB#
Vinogradov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliva is just riding it out for now. Vinogradov eventually gives up the hold.
Oliva wants to get back to full guard.
Vinogradov uses his free foot to push down on Oliva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Oliva. #T4#
Oliva is squirming around, avoiding Vinogradov's attempts to control the action.
Oliva wants to control but Vinogradov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinogradov controlling his opponent.
Oliva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oliva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vinogradov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliva tries to hold on but Vinogradov pushes him away.
Oliva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Oliva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vinogradov. #SUB#
Vinogradov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Oliva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sergey Vinogradov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Oliva lunges at Vinogradov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vinogradov's hand.
The fighters circling - Vinogradov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vinogradov's head.
A jab lands there for Vinogradov.
Oliva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vinogradov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vinogradov is out of range and Oliva settles back down.
Vinogradov avoids the body shot from Oliva.
Vinogradov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Vinogradov moves away and avoids it.
Vinogradov attempts a counter takedown but Oliva avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Oliva throws a lazy right hand but Vinogradov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vinogradov shoots in for a double leg but Oliva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oliva throws a combination. Vinogradov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vinogradov misses with a hook. Oliva ducked under it nicely.
Oliva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oliva misses with an uppercut.
Oliva misses with the combination.
Vinogradov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oliva in his tracks.
Vinogradov swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliva.#T2#
Vinogradov dives in and grabs Oliva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oliva pushes down on Vinogradov's head and hops out.
Vinogradov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oliva on the side of the head.
Vinogradov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Biscuit Oliva's cut even more.
Vinogradov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Oliva to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut.
Oliva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oliva throws an off balance right hand
and Vinogradov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Oliva is rocked!
Oliva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vinogradov's hands.#CL2#
Oliva has closed the distance and engaged Vinogradov in a clinch.
Oliva is trying to stall.
I was talking to Vinogradov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vinogradov 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 Sergey Vinogradov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliva swings wildly with an uppercut but Vinogradov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A short right from Oliva.
Oliva is pressed up against the cage. Vinogradov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oliva down to the mat. Oliva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oliva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Oliva enables Vinogradov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oliva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oliva is wriggling around but Vinogradov manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Sergey Vinogradov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Vinogradov is working for a submission of some sort.
Vinogradov is keen to just control but Oliva is a slippery customer.
Oliva trying to control from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but Oliva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vinogradov to get the leverage.
Vinogradov is keen to just control but Oliva is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Vinogradov seems to be looking for submissions.
Oliva is looking to improve his position.
Oliva trying to control from the bottom.
Oliva is not content to let Vinogradov control the position.#SUB#
Vinogradov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Biscuit Oliva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Oliva misses with a straight left.
Oliva lands with a good body shot.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vinogradov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliva pinned against the cage. Oliva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oliva cracks Vinogradov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva lands a glancing blow to the side of Vinogradov's head.
Vinogradov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliva.
Oliva lands a glancing blow to the side of Vinogradov's head.
Oliva swinging wildly here.
Vinogradov tries to counter with a takedown but Oliva is quick to defend against it.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Vinogradov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oliva slips a straight right by Vinogradov.
A big right from Vinogradov misses.
Vinogradov with a poor takedown
enabling Oliva to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliva misses with a lunging right hand
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vinogradov's head backwards.
Oliva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vinogradov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Vinogradov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Oliva throws a hook but Vinogradov blocks it.
Biscuit Oliva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliva throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Vinogradov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinogradov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oliva avoids it really well and circles away.
Oliva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vinogradov with a body shot.
Oliva throws a lazy right hand but Vinogradov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vinogradov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vinogradov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oliva as he avoids it easily.
Oliva throws a big counter head kick but Vinogradov avoids it with no problem.
Vinogradov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oliva's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva misses with a looping left.#TD#
Vinogradov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oliva on his heels. He'll look to pass Oliva's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Oliva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Vinogradov wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliva 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#
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a triangle but Oliva pushes his legs off easily.
Oliva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Vinogradov working for a triangle but Oliva defends it easily. #SUB#
Vinogradov has his foot on Oliva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliva works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Oliva looking to pass the guard.
Oliva throwing strikes from guard but Vinogradov blocks nicely. #SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a triangle but Oliva pushes his legs off easily.
Oliva's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Vinogradov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vinogradov keeping moving, preventing Oliva from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biscuit Oliva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oliva 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 Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biscuit Oliva!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Biscuit Oliva made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Highland 139
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Quigley.
Oliva throws a hook to the side of Quigley's head but Quigley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quigley lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Quigley.
Quigley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Quigley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Oliva is rocked!
Oliva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quigley throws an overhand right that lands on Oliva's shoulder, as Oliva tries to avoid the shot.
Oliva tries to clinch up but Quigley circles away and keeps his distance.
Quigley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Oliva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oliva misses with some punches.
Quigley throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliva. #BC#
Oliva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quigley swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oliva.
Quigley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Quigley misses with a jab to the body
and Oliva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Quigley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Oliva.
Oliva scores with a punch to the head.
Quigley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliva.
Quigley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliva manages to avoid it.
Quigley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliva looks to throw the jab but Quigley is out of range.
It seemed like Quigley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Quigley lands with a cross.
Quigley connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#Biscuit Oliva's cut is getting worse.
Quigley slips under a jab from Oliva.
Quigley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliva manages to avoid it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quigley! But no joy.
Oliva throws an overhand right that lands on Quigley's shoulder, as Quigley tries to avoid the shot.
Quigley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Quigley cracks Oliva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Quigley misses with a right hand
and Oliva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliva throws an off balance right hand
and Quigley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Quigley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quigley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Quigley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliva.
Quigley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oliva's hands.
Oliva misses with a looping right.
Oliva moves away from the strike by Quigley.
Quigley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliva.
Quigley looks to throw the jab but Oliva is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Oliva.
Oliva walks into a stiff left hand from Quigley.#T3#
Quigley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quigley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliva.
Quigley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Oliva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Oliva defending well as Quigley loads up on a big left hand.
Oliva tries to move into range but Quigley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#Biscuit Oliva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Quigley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliva at a distance.
Oliva throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Quigley counters with a nice right hand that sends Oliva toppling to the canvas! Oliva scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Quigley finish him?!
Oh Oliva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Quigley engages and cracks Oliva with a massive lead left hook - Oliva tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Quigley is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Quigley!
During a confident post fight interview, Matthew Quigley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 130
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Oliva ducks right into an uppercut from Finlayson. #CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Finlayson throws a hook but Oliva blocks it.
Finlayson throws a hook but Oliva avoids it easily.
Finlayson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliva throws out a loose jab but Finlayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finlayson.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva misses with a leg kick
and Finlayson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Finlayson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson lands a jab to Oliva's midsection.
Finlayson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finlayson backing away here, and Oliva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Finlayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliva misses the target. #T1#
Oliva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oliva misses with a hook
and Finlayson counters with a right hand to the body.
Finlayson lands a nice shot to the body.
Finlayson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Finlayson staying out of range there.#KD#
Finlayson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Oliva sprawling to the canvas! Oliva rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Finlayson finish him?! #ROC#Oliva is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finlayson swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva throws out a counter right but Finlayson avoids it with no problem.
Oliva is still on wobbly legs! Can Finlayson finish him?
Finlayson lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliva seems to have recovered his senses.
Finlayson is stalking Oliva. Oliva circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Finlayson, and it's lights out! Oliva really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
Torhte Finlayson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 115
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1#
Oliva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dawg ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Oliva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawg 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.
Dawg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dawg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dawg misses with a straight right.
Oliva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawg.
Dawg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliva was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawg.
Dawg throws a series of punches but Oliva moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawg. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dawg jabs at Oliva's body.
Dawg is looking to wear down Oliva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dawg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Dawg jabs at Oliva's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawg misses with a lunging right hand
and Oliva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dawg with a nice cross.#T1#
Oliva misses with a right hand
and Dawg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oliva throws a lazy right hand but Dawg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dawg scores with a jab to the body.
Dawg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliva moves away.
A little jabbing left from Oliva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oliva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oliva misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawg counters with a straight right hand.
A left and a right from Dawg both land. Nice combination.
Dawg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliva manages to avoid it.
Dawg connects with a body shot that sends Oliva's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Oliva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Dawg breaks the clinch.
Oliva moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliva avoids the body shot from Dawg.
Oliva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oliva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dawg throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Dawg misses with an uppercut.
Oliva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dawg.
Oliva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dawg looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliva is just out of range.
Oliva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawg is looking for a counter combo.
Dawg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawg moves out of range as Oliva strikes.
Dawg 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.
Dawg misses with a lunging right hand
and Oliva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dawg lands with an overhand left.
Dawg throws a right and a left that Oliva avoids nicely.
The crowd cheers as Dawg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oliva doesn't seem phased though.
Oliva misses with a straight left.
Oliva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dawg scores with the left hand. Oliva knows he should have avoided that one.
Dawg misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Dawg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oliva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dawg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Dawg.
Dawg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oliva takes a swing at Dawg's ribcage but misses.
Oliva throws a hook to the side of Dawg's head but Dawg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dawg misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawg. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Oliva misses.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Dawg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliva manages to avoid it.
Oliva cracks Dawg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dawg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oliva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dawg scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliva. Dawg does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Dawg moves forwards but Oliva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dawg blocks a jab.
Dawg lands with an uppercut that bounces Oliva off the cage and back into range.
Dawg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dawg slips a jab from Oliva.#CL2#
Oliva has closed the distance and engaged Dawg in a clinch.
Oliva lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliva.
Oliva stalling in the clinch.
Dawg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawg blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Oliva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oliva misses with a body punch.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Dawg.
Oliva pushes Dawg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dawg is breathing heavily.
Oliva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bad Dawg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dawg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oliva lands a jab to Dawg's midsection.
Dawg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliva takes one to the side of the head.
Dawg throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliva slips a jab from Dawg.
Oliva just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliva looks to land a right hand but Dawg moved out of range.
Dawg just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliva looks to land a right hand but Dawg moved out of range.
Dawg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliva.
It looked like Dawg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva misses with an uppercut
and Dawg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dawg throws a right and a left that Oliva avoids nicely.
Dawg throws a hook but Oliva blocks it.
Dawg lands with a nice body punch.
Dawg slips a straight right by Oliva.#T1#
Oliva throws a head kick but Dawg moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Dawg misses its target.
Oliva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawg throws out the jab.
Oliva thinks about the counter body kick.
Dawg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliva at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliva misses the target.
Dawg scores with a decent looking hook.
Dawg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dawg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dawg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliva can do to turn this around?
Dawg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oliva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oliva takes one to the side of the head.
Dawg lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Dawg. That snapped Oliva's head back.
Oliva misses with a body shot.
Oliva throws out a loose jab but Dawg uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawg misses with a hook. Oliva ducked under it nicely.
Dawg ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Oliva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dawg's head backwards.
Oliva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dawg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dawg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawg throws a shot from downtown. Oliva moves away and avoids it.
Oliva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dawg misses with an uppercut
and Oliva counters with a nice uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Oliva in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Dawg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliva throws a hook to the side of Dawg's head but Dawg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oliva digs a good hook to Dawg's body.
Dawg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oliva to score with a decent uppercut.
Dawg scores with a shot to the body.
Dawg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oliva circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
A jab from Dawg misses.
Dawg looks to throw the jab but Oliva is out of range.
Dawg misses with a combination
and Dawg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawg throws a hook but Oliva blocks it.
Bad Dawg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dawg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliva connects with a single shot there.
Dawg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliva was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawg.
Oliva steps in with a hook that catches Dawg right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Oliva follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dawg looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biscuit Oliva!
After winning the bout, Biscuit Oliva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Bad Dawg spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost on purpose.'.

Event: Highland 110
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Scott staying out of range there.
Oliva misses with an uppercut. Scott saw that one coming.
Oliva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Scott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oliva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliva.
Oliva cracks Scott with a good jab.
Oliva throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
Scott throwing a counter right hand but Oliva manages to avoid it.
Oliva cracks Scott with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Scott moves away and avoids it.
Oliva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva slips a jab from Scott.
Scott throws a right and a left that Oliva avoids nicely.
Oliva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Scott is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Scott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliva.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Scott counters with a right hand to the body.
Oliva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliva.
Oliva throws a shot to the body.
Scott cracks Oliva with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Scott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliva staying out of range there.
Oliva throws a big shot that misses.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Oliva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot lands for Oliva.
Scott misses with an uppercut. Oliva saw that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that Scott has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Scott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva thuds a left hand into Scott's body.
Scott throws a hook but Oliva blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Oliva misses.
Oliva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scott with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oliva to score with a decent uppercut.
Scott checks a low kick from Oliva.
Oliva tries to close the distance and clinch but Scott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scott checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oliva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliva blocks a jab.
Oliva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oliva throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scott had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Oliva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot by Scott.#T3#
Oliva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scott's head backwards.
Scott takes a swing at Oliva's ribcage but misses.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliva lands a right hook to the body.
Scott slips a straight right by Oliva.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oliva.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scott checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Scott tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva throws a leg kick that misses.
Oliva lands an overhand right.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliva.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Scott throws a series of punches but Oliva avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Oliva misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Scott misses its target.
Oliva looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
Oliva lands a body shot.
Oliva looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva lands with an uppercut that bounces Scott off the cage and back into range.
Oliva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Scott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oliva lands a nice shot to the body.
Scott slips under a jab from Oliva.
Scott thuds his right hand into Oliva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scott stuns Oliva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scott misses with a jab to the body
and Oliva counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Oliva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oliva misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Scott was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oliva.
Scott has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Scott avoids the body shot from Oliva.
It looked like Scott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oliva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Scott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliva lands the left hand.
Oliva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Scott moves away and avoids it.
Oliva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oliva throws a hook but Scott avoids it easily.
Scott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oliva throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Scott slips a straight right by Oliva.
Oliva throws a low kick but Scott avoids it.
Good exchange - Oliva coming out on top.
Oliva stuns Scott with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the body from Oliva misses
and Scott counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliva wants to land a leg kick but Scott is out of range.
Oliva throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
Scott lands with a good body shot.
Scott missing with a left hand there. Oliva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scott takes a swing at Oliva's ribcage but misses.
Oliva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oliva misses with a right hand
enabling Scott to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliva misses the jab.
Oliva misses with a hook to the body
and Scott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oliva thinking. #T2#
Scott slips a straight right by Oliva.
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Oliva lands a nice looking body shot.
Scott lands with a right hand.
Oliva misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Scott misses its target.
Scott moves out of range as Oliva strikes.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Oliva thuds a left hand into Scott's body.
Scott punishes Oliva's body with a nice straight punch.
Oliva loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Scott might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Scott throws a hook but Oliva blocks it.
Oliva feints a counter leg kick.
Oliva just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Oliva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oliva cracks Scott with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Scott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Biscuit Oliva's cut even more.
Oliva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva throws a jab when Scott was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Scott.
Oliva throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scott throws a big shot that misses.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva digs a good hook to Scott's body.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oliva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big right from Oliva misses. #T4#
Oliva throws a hook but Scott avoids it easily.
Oliva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scott's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott digs a good hook to Oliva's body.
A punch lands to the side of Scott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oliva misses with a hook
and Scott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliva.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Oliva ducks down to avoid it.
Scott's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oliva under the eye.
Oliva looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Scott misses its target.
Oliva misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Scott misses the target.
Scott looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliva was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Oliva lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Biscuit Oliva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Scott throws a jab when Oliva was well out of range.
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Scott went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oliva throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Scott misses the target.
Oliva looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
Scott seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Scott connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scott throws a hook to the side of Oliva's head but Oliva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliva throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Oliva as he connects with a hook.
Oliva misses with a right hand #TD#
and Scott counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott passes into half guard.
Oliva tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.#T1#
Scott performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Oliva is defending the position.
Oliva tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Oliva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
David Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oliva trying to control here.
Oliva is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Scott is staying active.
Scott passes to side control.
Oliva is looking to regain half guard here but Scott keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Scott is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliva has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Scott tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Oliva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliva can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scott takes a swing at Oliva's ribcage but misses. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliva misses the target.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Scott.
Oliva throws a head kick that misses
and Scott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scott moves away from the strike by Oliva.
Oliva cracks Scott with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliva manages to avoid it.
Scott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oliva moves out of range of the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oliva throws a jab when Scott was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Scott misses its target.

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 David Scott.
I think Oliva 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Highland 106
Date: Nov 10, 2021

#R1#
Oliva misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott throws a jab when Oliva was well out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Scott has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Oliva with a nice cross.
Oliva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Scott backs away, Oliva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Scott there.
Nice sprawl there from Oliva as Scott shoots in.
Scott goes for a double leg but Oliva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oliva continues to drive forward.
Scott cracks Oliva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oliva throws out a leg kick but Scott moves out of range and Oliva only half commits.
Scott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oliva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scott on the side of the head.
A big left from Oliva misses.
Scott misses the jab.
Oliva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice sprawl there from Oliva as Scott shoots in.
Biscuit Oliva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Scott.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Oliva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliva swivels and escapes.
Nice uppercut there from Scott.
Scott lands a slapping body shot.
Scott blocks a jab.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Oliva.#TD2#
Scott drives through with a takedown into Oliva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Scott won't allow Oliva to sweep him here.
Scott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oliva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott passes into half guard.
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Scott wants to take a breather but Oliva is having none of it. #T2#
Oliva wants to get back to full guard.
Scott throwing shots but Oliva is blocking nicely.
Scott content to control rather than advance.
Scott trying to advance position but Oliva counters by regaining guard.
Oliva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliva is keeping the position for now.
Oliva keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully. #T3#
Oliva pulls Scott in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Scott controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oliva tries to clinch there but Scott circles away.
Scott circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scott's corner calls for a 1-2. Scott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oliva sprawls well. Oliva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Scott closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Oliva quickly recovers to half guard.
Oliva wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Oliva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4##SUB2#
Scott is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oliva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oliva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oliva tries to get out of the position.
Scott is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scott trying to pass the guard but Oliva defending well.
Scott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Oliva! #SUB2#
Scott is working for a guillotine from mount but Oliva frees his head quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Scott 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#
Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oliva circles away.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Oliva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott slips a straight right by Oliva.
A nice side step and Scott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
David Scott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scott gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliva was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Oliva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Scott with that takedown attempt.
Oliva appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Oliva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scott throws a lazy uppercut
and Oliva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oliva moves out of range as Scott strikes.
A jab from Oliva does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott misses with a hook
and Oliva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Oliva throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Scott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Oliva pushes Scott off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliva.
Scott looks to throw the jab but Oliva is out of range.
Scott misses with a looping left.
Oliva 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.
Nice cross by Oliva.
Oliva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Biscuit Oliva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Oliva. No joy for Scott on that attempt.
Biscuit Oliva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Scott.
Oliva clobbers Scott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Oliva has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Oliva cracks Scott with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Scott cracks a nice hook into Oliva's ribs.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliva moves away.
Oliva slips under a jab.#T2#
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliva.
Oliva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva scores with a punch to the head.
Scott uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scott misses with a body punch
enabling Oliva to counter with a crisp jab.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oliva misses with a looping left.
Oliva throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliva wants it to stay on the feet.
Oliva is looking to counter punch.
Scott drops his hands momentarily and Oliva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliva throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Oliva misses its intended target.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliva.
Scott throws the left hand but Oliva avoids the punch easily.
Scott shoots in but Oliva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oliva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oliva misses with a looping right.
Oliva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliva. #T3#
Scott connects with a body shot that sends Oliva's belly button to the back.
Scott slips a straight right by Oliva.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Oliva ducks down to avoid it.
Oliva defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Oliva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Scott throws a body punch but Oliva moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliva throwing a counter right hand but Scott manages to avoid it.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Scott.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliva slips a jab from Scott.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliva misses the target.
Oliva takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Scott throws a jab when Oliva was well out of range.
Oliva is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Scott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliva misses with a body shot
and Scott counters with a left to the body.
Oliva scores with a nice strike.
Scott is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott moves out of range of the strikes.
Scott misses with an uppercut.
Oliva defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Scott swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oliva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliva cracks Scott with an open hand slap.
A bone on bone clash there as Scott blocks the leg kick.
Scott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scott tests Oliva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Scott.
Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oliva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliva wants to land a leg kick but Scott is out of range.
Scott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliva.
Oliva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Scott shoots in and bounces Oliva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Oliva 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that second round.
That's time! Oliva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Oliva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Oliva misses.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Oliva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scott scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott checks a leg kick nicely.
Scott swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
A big left from Scott misses.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Oliva throws a hook but Scott blocks it.
Scott uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oliva digs a good hook to Scott's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Scott closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oliva to the mat! Oliva manages to get full guard.
Oliva trying to control the position.
Oliva tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Oliva has control of Scott's left arm, preventing Scott from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott wants to control from the top but Oliva keeps moving. #SUB2#
Scott drops back, looking for a kneebar! Oliva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Oliva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Oliva! #REVR#
Oliva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Scott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oliva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Scott is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Oliva decides to stand back up.
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scott throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Oliva misses.
Scott lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Scott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oliva staying out of range there.
Scott scores with the left hand. Oliva knows he should have avoided that one.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliva.
Nice jab there from Scott.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.#TD2#
Scott scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3#
Scott controlling the position from side mount.
Oliva is trying to improve his position.
Oliva is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott staying calm.
Scott wants to control but Oliva is keeping him busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oliva is trying to escape the position but Scott is controlling the position.
Oliva is trying to improve his position.
Oliva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scott off and has taken his back!
Oliva is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Scott trying to control but not successfully.

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 Biscuit Oliva.
I think Oliva 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Highland 100
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Oliva. That snapped Veainu's head back.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oliva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.#CL#
Oliva moves into the clinch.
Veainu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veainu swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Veainu. #BC2#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Veainu. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oliva misses with a body shot
and Veainu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Oliva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Veainu misses the jab.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Oliva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Oliva throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Oliva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oliva.
Veainu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Veainu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oliva lands with a cross.
Oliva defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
It looks like Oliva has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Oliva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Veainu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva with a jab.
Veainu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Oliva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veainu.
Oliva jabs at Veainu's body.
A big right from Oliva misses.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu lands a right hook to the body.
Oliva misses with a lunging right hand
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Oliva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliva is just out of range.
Oliva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Veainu misses with a body punch
and Oliva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu unleashes a big counter combination but Oliva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oliva moves away from the strike by Veainu. #T3#
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Oliva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliva lands a lovely overhand right.
Oliva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Oliva misses with a body shot
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Oliva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Oliva backs off Veainu throws a huge counter combo but Oliva manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Oliva forces Veainu back against the cage and clinches.
Oliva lands with a left to the head.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Veainu lands with a short shot to the head.
Oliva swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veainu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliva.
A nice left hand lands by Oliva.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
Oliva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Veainu - that landed with a thud.
Oliva throws a head punch that misses.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#Biscuit Oliva's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliva throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu lands a right hand.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olivas head.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliva controls his hands.
Oliva misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonatane Veainu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Oliva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Oliva is rocked!
Veainu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh Oliva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a big right hand! Oh Oliva is in trouble here! Veainu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonatane Veainu!

Event: Highland 94
Date: Sep 29, 2021

#R1#
Oliva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crawley throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliva.
Oliva takes a swing at Crawley's ribcage but misses.
Crawley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crawley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oliva checks it well.
Crawley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Crawley.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawley with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crawley looks to land a right hand but Oliva moved out of range.
Crawley ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
The fighters circling - Oliva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawley. #T1#
Crawley throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Crawley scores with a sloppy right hand. Oliva should have avoided that one.
Oliva tries to clinch but Crawley is having none of it.
Crawley is looking to slow Oliva down with leg kicks.
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawley throws out a counter right but Oliva avoids it with no problem.
Crawley throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliva.
Crawley connects with a jab.
Crawley lands with a nice body punch.
Crawley avoids the body shot from Oliva.
Oliva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crawley. Crawley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crawley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliva.
Oliva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crawley on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawley misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crawley.
Oliva misses with a right hand
and Crawley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Crawley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oliva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crawley doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Crawley.
Oliva misses with a hook. Crawley ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Oliva misses its intended target.
Oliva loads up on a big right hand but Crawley slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawley! But no joy.
Crawley throws a low kick, looking for Oliva's leg but Oliva calmly moves out of range.
Oliva throws a lazy uppercut
letting Crawley counter with a right hand.
Crawley looks to land a right hand but Oliva moved out of range.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawley.
Oliva swings for the body but Crawley moves out of range.
Oliva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oliva misses with a hook to the body
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Biscuit Oliva's cut is getting worse.
Oliva moves away from the strike by Crawley.
A little feinted left hand from Oliva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliva misses with a straight right. #T3#
Crawley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oliva.
Crawley misses with a looping right.#CL#
Oliva takes the fight into the clinch.
Oliva digs a right hand into Crawley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crawley's gas tank.
Crawley throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliva.
Oliva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crawley backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crawley.
Crawley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oliva misses with some punches. #TD#
Oliva successfully pulls guard.
Crawley won't allow Oliva to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Crawley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crawley stopping the sweep attempt from Oliva.
Crawley postures up.
Crawley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oliva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crawley is one step ahead there.
Oliva is working hard here to advance position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawley trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crawley walks into a jab.
Crawley misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Crawley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Oliva looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawley is just out of range.
Oliva misses with a hook
and Crawley counters with a straight right hand.
Crawley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliva manages to avoid it.
Crawley looks to land a right hand but Oliva moved out of range.
Oliva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crawley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliva. #CL#
Oliva moves into the clinch.
Oliva prevents a body shot from Crawley.
Crawley lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Oliva decides to pull guard.
Oliva is pulling down on Crawley's head. It's preventing any offense from Crawley, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawley preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Oliva has a closed guard, preventing Crawley from standing up.
Oliva looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliva, not yet.
Oliva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Oliva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Crawley being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crawley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliva manages to avoid it.
Oliva misses with an uppercut. Crawley saw that one coming.
That kick from Crawley tenderised Oliva's leg. Oliva is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Crawley misses the shot to the body.
Oliva throws a jab when Crawley was well out of range.
Crawley looks to land a left hand but Oliva moved out of range nicely.
Billy Crawley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crawley throws a series of punches but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva misses with an uppercut
and Crawley counters with an inside leg kick.
Oliva tries to clinch but Crawley moves out of range.
Oliva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Crawley.
Oliva throwing a counter right hand but Crawley manages to avoid it.
Oliva misses with a hook to the body
and Crawley counters with a left to the body.
Oliva throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oliva has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crawley.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva checks the leg kick.#T3#
Crawley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliva manages to avoid it.
Crawley cracks Oliva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oliva lands with a right hand.
Crawley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliva misses with a looping right.
Crawley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oliva with a body shot.
Oliva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Crawley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crawley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oliva misses with a jab to the body
and Crawley counters with a nice uppercut.
Crawley ducks right into an uppercut from Oliva.
Crawley missing with a left hand there. Oliva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliva blocks a head kick by Crawley.
Oliva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oliva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oliva blocks a head kick by Crawley.
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawley. #T4#
Crawley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oliva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crawley throws a head kick but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crawley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crawley swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Oliva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oliva scores with a jab. Crawley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawley. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliva tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crawley lands a nice hook to Oliva's body. Oliva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawley. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Oliva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crawley.
A big left from Oliva misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Crawley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Oliva connects with a looping right hand.
Crawley throws the left hand but Oliva avoids the punch easily.
Crawley circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Crawley counter with a right hand.
Crawley throws a leg kick but Oliva moved away.
Crawley moves out of range of the strikes.
Crawley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oliva with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Crawley.
Oliva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oliva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crawley scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#Oliva is rocked!#CUT2#Biscuit Oliva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Oliva lands an overhand right.
Oh Oliva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliva lands a lovely overhand right.
Oliva blocks a leg kick.
Oliva seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Oliva misses. #T1#
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawley.
Crawley tries a quick counter leg kick but Oliva is wise to it.
Crawley ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Crawley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD2#
Crawley feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Oliva sprawling to the canvas! Oliva rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Crawley finish him?!
Oliva misses with a hook.
Oliva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crawley.
Crawley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crawley misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Crawley there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawley just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliva staying out of range there.
Oliva thuds a left hand into Crawley's body.
Crawley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crawley loads up on a big right hand but Oliva slips the punch.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crawley. #T2#
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva is looking to clinch but Crawley is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliva. Crawley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliva looks to throw the jab but Crawley is out of range.
Oliva throws a hook to the side of Crawley's head but Crawley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crawley misses with a looping left.
Crawley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crawley swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva avoids the head kick by Crawley.
Crawley looks to land a left hand but Oliva moved out of range nicely.
Oliva moves out of range as Crawley strikes.
Crawley looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliva is just out of range.
Oliva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#Jeez, Biscuit Oliva's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Crawley slips a straight right by Oliva.
It seemed like Crawley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3##CL#
Oliva moves into the clinch successfully.
Oliva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oliva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oliva lands a body shot.
Crawley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oliva lands a left hand.
Crawley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliva.
Crawley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Oliva.
A right hook to the body lands for Oliva.
Crawley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliva is leaning against Crawley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crawley can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Oliva.
Oliva gets through Crawley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oliva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Billy Crawley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliva.
Oliva keeps control of Crawley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oliva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crawley tries to throw a body punch but Oliva avoids it by throwing Crawley back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Oliva.
Nice body punch from Oliva.
Oliva tries a body shot but Crawley blocks it.
Crawley wants to get back to striking at distance but Oliva won't allow it.
Oliva lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Oliva.
Crawley is trying to break the clinch but Oliva has him pressed against the cage.
Oliva lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oliva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliva.
Oliva pushes Crawley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oliva jumps guard but Crawley stands there with Oliva around his waist. Oliva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biscuit Oliva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crawley 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Billy Crawley!
A very excited looking Billy Crawley 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: Highland 90
Date: Sep 10, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Oliva closes the distance and clinches.
Crawley misses with a punch to the body.
Oliva struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawley controls his hands.
Crawley misses with a punch to the body.
Oliva tries a body shot but Crawley blocks it. #BC#
Crawley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliva jabs Crawley right on the nose. Crawley blinks but takes it well.
Crawley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crawley connects with a nice looking jab.
Crawley lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliva. Crawley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crawley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crawley misses with a hook. Oliva ducked under it nicely.
Oliva swings for the body but Crawley moves out of range.
Crawley defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Oliva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crawley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oliva scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crawley throws a hook but Oliva avoids it easily.
Oliva dips to his left and cracks Crawley with an uppercut!
Crawley swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva tries to move into range but Crawley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oliva misses with an uppercut. Crawley saw that one coming.
Crawley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Crawley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crawley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliva cracks Crawley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crawley lands a nice looking body shot.
Crawley throws a big shot that misses.
Crawley slips a straight right by Oliva.
Oliva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oliva misses with an uppercut. Crawley saw that one coming.
Oliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Crawley counter with a right hand.
Oliva takes a swing at Crawley's ribcage but misses.
Oliva misses with an uppercut. Crawley saw that one coming.
Crawley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Oliva moves into the clinch.
Oliva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawley tries a body shot but Oliva blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Crawley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crawley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliva's elbow. #BC#
Crawley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crawley misses with an uppercut. Oliva saw that one coming.
Oliva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crawley. Crawley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Crawley.
Oliva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crawley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Oliva lands.
Oliva swings for the body but Crawley moves out of range.
Oliva throws an overhand right that lands on Crawley's shoulder, as Crawley tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawley misses the target.
Crawley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Crawley counter with a right hand.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crawley throws a hook but Oliva avoids it easily.
Oliva checks a low kick from Crawley.
Crawley blocks a jab.
Oliva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliva lands with a hook. Crawley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crawley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliva.
Oliva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crawley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crawley tries to move into range but Oliva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crawley with a nice calf kick.
Crawley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliva avoids the body shot from Crawley.
Crawley misses with an uppercut. Oliva saw that one coming.
Crawley feints and then cracks Oliva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliva down.
Oliva throws out a loose jab but Crawley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliva lands a nice hook to Crawley's body. Crawley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crawley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crawley misses the shot to the body.
Oliva misses the jab.
Oliva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crawley.
A quick step to the side and Crawley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawley scores with a leg kick.
Oliva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawley was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliva.
Oliva just misses with a punch to the body.
Crawley tries to score with a low kick but Oliva moves his leg out of the way.
Oliva swings for the body but Crawley moves out of range.
Crawley staying out of range there.
Oliva looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawley is just out of range.#CL2#
Crawley gets tackled into the cage by Oliva. Oliva maintains the clinch.
Oliva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crawley is trying to break free.#T4#
Oliva misses with the head strike.
Crawley working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Crawley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oliva struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawley controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliva.
Oliva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crawley misses with some punches.
Oliva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawley's elbow. #BC#
Crawley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crawley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Oliva.
Oliva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawley.
Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Crawley moves away and avoids it.
Crawley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliva manages to avoid it.
Crawley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oliva throws a looping overhand right but Crawley ducks down to avoid it.
Oliva throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliva is looking to clinch but Crawley is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Biscuit Oliva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Crawley lands a nice hook to Oliva's body. Oliva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oliva misses with an uppercut
letting Crawley counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Oliva blocks the low kick.
Crawley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliva connects with a single shot there.
Oliva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oliva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crawley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crawley at a distance.
Crawley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oliva on the side of the head.
Oliva lands a slapping body shot.
Crawley thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawley is looking to chop away at Oliva's legs.
Crawley staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Crawley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oliva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oliva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crawley's head backwards.
Crawley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva connects with a crisp jab.
Crawley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Crawley defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Crawley slips under a jab from Oliva.
Crawley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crawley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliva misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Crawley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billy Crawley is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Crawley.
Oliva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crawley momentarily.
Oliva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Crawley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crawley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliva.
Crawley is looking to counter with a body kick.
Crawley with a jab.
Oliva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawley manages to avoid it.
Oliva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crawley doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheers as Oliva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crawley doesn't seem phased though.
Crawley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Oliva misses.
Oliva misses with a jab to the body
and Crawley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crawley 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 Oliva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Oliva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Oliva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oliva throws a looping overhand right but Crawley ducks down to avoid it.
Oliva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oliva lands a right hook to the body.
Oliva throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Oliva misses.
Crawley cracks Oliva with a good jab.
Crawley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crawley slips under a jab from Oliva.
Crawley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oliva.
Oliva blocks a leg kick.
Oliva throws an off balance right hand
and Crawley counters with a two punch combo.
Crawley throws a shot from downtown. Oliva moves away and avoids it.
Crawley misses the jab.
Oliva looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawley is just out of range.
Crawley misses with a leg kick.
Oliva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oliva scores with a sloppy right hand. Crawley should have avoided that one. #T3#
Oliva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick from Crawley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crawley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliva.
Oliva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crawley slips a straight right by Oliva.
Crawley is looking to counter punch.
Donk. Crawley catches Oliva right on the button with a cross.
Crawley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliva.
Crawley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crawley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oliva misses with an uppercut.
Crawley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oliva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oliva misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crawley thuds a left hand into Oliva's body.
Crawley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliva.
Crawley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliva throws out a loose jab but Crawley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crawley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crawley staying out of range there.
Oliva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crawley to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawley throws an overhand right that lands on Oliva's shoulder, as Oliva tries to avoid the shot.
Crawley blocks a jab.
Crawley lands with a cross.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
letting Crawley counter with a right hand.
Oliva misses with a hook.
Crawley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oliva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawley moves away.
Crawley tried to counter with a leg kick but Oliva avoided it.
Nice uppercut there from Crawley.
Oliva looks to land a right hand but Crawley moved out of range.
Oliva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawley moves away.
Oliva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawley.
Oliva misses with a shot to the body
and Crawley counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crawley misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crawley.
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 Billy Crawley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Oliva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crawley loads up on a big right hand but Oliva slips the punch.
Crawley ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Oliva slips a straight right by Crawley.
Oliva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oliva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crawley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crawley works Oliva's body with a nice hook.
Oliva scores with a jab to the body.
Oliva misses the shot to the body.
Oliva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crawley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Oliva misses.
Oliva throws a body punch but Crawley moves out of range.
Crawley slips under a jab.
Oliva closes the distance but Crawley moves to the side
and Crawley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Crawley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliva throws a jab when Crawley was well out of range.#T1#
Crawley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crawley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Crawley misses.
Crawley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliva was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawley.
Oliva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crawley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliva.
Crawley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oliva misses with a lunging right hand
and Crawley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Crawley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Crawley throws a lazy right hand but Oliva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Oliva moves into range and clinches up with Crawley.
A nice left hand lands by Crawley.
Oliva takes a shot to the head.
Oliva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oliva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawley's elbow.
Oliva is leaning against Crawley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oliva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Oliva.
Oliva swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Oliva scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Oliva jumps into guard, dragging Crawley to the mat.
Oliva controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliva looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliva, not yet.
Oliva controlling Crawley's posture.
Oliva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Oliva controlling from the top position. #T3#
Crawley wants to stand up but Oliva is controlling him.
Oliva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Let's hope that Oliva 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.
Crawley has his hands on Oliva's head, controlling the position.
Oliva sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crawley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 5
Date: Aug 26, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Oliva does it's job there.
Finlayson scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finlayson. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finlayson misses with an uppercut. Oliva saw that one coming.
Finlayson misses the shot to the body.
Oliva throws a big shot that misses.
Oliva misses with an uppercut.
Oliva scores with a jab.
Finlayson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finlayson cracks Oliva with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva throws a sloppy body shot
and Finlayson counters with a straight right hand.
Finlayson connects with a body shot that sends Oliva's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finlayson throws a lazy right hand but Oliva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliva! But no joy.
Finlayson throws the left hand but Oliva avoids the punch easily.
Oliva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finlayson moves away.
Finlayson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finlayson tests Oliva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finlayson misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finlayson.
Finlayson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Oliva swings for the body but Finlayson moves out of range.
Finlayson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliva.
Finlayson sets himself, and Oliva steps forward looking for the clinch! Finlayson avoids it this time.
Finlayson throws a hook but Oliva blocks it.
Oliva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finlayson looks to land a left hand but Oliva moved out of range nicely.
Oliva tries to move into range but Finlayson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oliva throws a lazy uppercut
and Finlayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Oliva is rocked!
Oliva throws a jab when Finlayson was well out of range.
Oliva is still on wobbly legs! Can Finlayson finish him?
Oliva misses with a hook. Finlayson ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Finlayson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliva seems to have recovered his senses.
Oliva throws a poor cross that misses
letting Finlayson counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Biscuit Oliva's cut even more.
Finlayson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finlayson.
Finlayson needs to keep his hands up - Oliva had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finlayson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliva throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Finlayson.#T2#
Oliva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliva loads up on a big right hand but Finlayson slips the punch.
Finlayson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Oliva as he connects with a hook.
Oliva throws a right hand that misses
and Finlayson counters with a stiff right hand.
Finlayson slips a jab from Oliva.
Oliva misses with an uppercut
and Finlayson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Finlayson misses the target.
Oliva misses with a body shot
enabling Finlayson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Biscuit Oliva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Oliva is looking to clinch but Finlayson is avoiding it.
Oliva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finlayson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Finlayson throws out a loose jab but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finlayson.
Finlayson looks to throw the jab but Oliva is out of range.
Oliva 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.
Oliva misses with a hook #KD#
and Finlayson counters with a nice right hand that sends Oliva toppling to the canvas! Oliva scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Finlayson finish him?!
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oliva throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Finlayson slips a straight right by Oliva.
Finlayson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Oliva to the canvas! Oliva doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Finlayson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torhte Finlayson!
A relieved looking Torhte Finlayson 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: The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 4
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1#
Oliva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliva looks to land a right hand but Askrew moved out of range.
Askrew feints the counter takedown.
Oliva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Askrew slips under a jab from Oliva.
Askrew with the counter takedown but Oliva avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Askrew 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.
Oliva 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.
Jab by Oliva.
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askrew.
Askrew changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice shot lands for Oliva.
Oliva jabs Askrew to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oliva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliva lands a nice shot that snaps Askrew's head back.
Askrew looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Oliva lands a big uppercut and Askrew crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Askrew looks OK. Oliva waves Askrew back to his feet!#ROC#Askrew is rocked!
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva cracks Askrew with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Biscuit Oliva!
A very excited looking Biscuit Oliva 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: The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Oliva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vinogradov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Oliva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Oliva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vinogradov on the ground.
Oliva has Vinogradov pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Vinogradov drops back looking for a leg! Oliva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliva manages to kick Vinogradov off! Vinogradov jumps back into Oliva's guard. #SUB2#
Vinogradov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vinogradov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vinogradov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vinogradov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vinogradov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Oliva stands and throws Vinogradov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vinogradov is trying to get back to half guard.
Oliva is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vinogradov's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Oliva working away.
Oliva cracks Vinogradov with a big right hand but Vinogradov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oliva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vinogradov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oliva's best efforts.
Oliva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oliva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Vinogradov is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Oliva seems content to control.
Oliva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Oliva is thwarting Vinogradov's attempts to control the position.
Oliva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oliva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oliva sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oliva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Oliva continues to stall.
Oliva lands strikes from half guard.
Oliva controlling the action here.
Vinogradov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Vinogradov has his foot on Oliva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliva works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vinogradov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Vinogradov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oliva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4##SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliva defends well.
Oliva advances position into side control!
Vinogradov seems a little lost for a moment, as Oliva dominates the positioning.
Vinogradov can't do much from the bottom here.
Oliva controlling from side mount.
Oliva throws an elbow but Vinogradov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Oliva advances to mount.
Oliva controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oliva controlling from the full mount.
Oliva lands a big shot there that rocks Vinogradov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva 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#
Vinogradov defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Vinogradov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oliva defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliva misses the target.
Vinogradov feints the counter takedown.
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Vinogradov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliva looks to land a left hand but Vinogradov moved out of range nicely.
Oliva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vinogradov can do to turn this around?
Vinogradov cracks Oliva with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Oliva misses its intended target.
Oliva misses with a hook. Vinogradov ducked under it nicely.
Oliva cracks Vinogradov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oliva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vinogradov at a distance.
Oliva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Oliva throws a body punch but Vinogradov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vinogradov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliva cracks Vinogradov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vinogradov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinogradov slips under a jab from Oliva.
Vinogradov feints the counter takedown.
Oliva digs a good hook to Vinogradov's body. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliva. Vinogradov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vinogradov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Oliva misses.
The crowd cheers as Oliva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vinogradov doesn't seem phased though.
Oliva misses the shot to the body.
Biscuit Oliva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinogradov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliva.
Nice defenses there by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov slips under a jab.
Oliva throws the left hand but Vinogradov avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Oliva misses.
Vinogradov's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vinogradov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Biscuit Oliva is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliva misses with an uppercut. Vinogradov saw that one coming.
Vinogradov slips under a jab.
Vinogradov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinogradov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oliva but Oliva pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Vinogradov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vinogradov somewhat.
Oliva is looking to counter punch.
Oliva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinogradov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Vinogradov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Vinogradov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oliva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Vinogradov seems to be looking for submissions.
Oliva wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Oliva is positioning himself well to prevent Vinogradov advancing to mount.
Oliva trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oliva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vinogradov trying to pass the guard but Oliva defending well. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vinogradov.
Vinogradov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vinogradov throwing shots but Oliva is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oliva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oliva tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oliva managing to control the position.
Oliva wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Oliva keeping moving, preventing Vinogradov from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oliva holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Vinogradov drops back looking for a leg! Oliva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliva manages to kick Vinogradov off! Vinogradov jumps back into Oliva's guard.
Oliva is adopting a defensive guard.
Vinogradov is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Oliva scores with a jab to the head.
Vinogradov goes for a double leg but Oliva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oliva continues to drive forward.
Nice cross by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Vinogradov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vinogradov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliva is keeping the position for now.
Oliva wants to sweep here but Vinogradov controlling him for the moment.
Oliva is pulling down on Vinogradov's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Oliva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oliva is pushing down on Vinogradov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vinogradov is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vinogradov is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Oliva controlling the action here.
Vinogradov is trying to maintain the position but Oliva is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliva in particular looking to stall.
Vinogradov won't allow Oliva to pass to mount.
Vinogradov tries to get to full guard but Oliva has control of the leg.
Biscuit Oliva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliva stalling. #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.
Vinogradov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Oliva 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. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking for a triangle but Oliva pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oliva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
More hug and hope from Oliva.#T3#
Sergey Vinogradov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliva looking to pass the guard.
Oliva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Vinogradov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliva is aware though and is defending well.
Oliva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oliva is looking to work some ground and pound but Vinogradov has wrist control.#SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking for a triangle but Oliva pushes his legs off easily.
Vinogradov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#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.
Oliva controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliva defends well.
Vinogradov being controlled here, momentarily.
Vinogradov trying to keep a closed guard but Oliva is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliva is stalling in the full guard.

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 Biscuit Oliva.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oliva, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Biscuit Oliva!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Biscuit Oliva!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Biscuit Oliva!

Biscuit Oliva wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Biscuit Oliva, 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: The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Oliva lunges at Getaldic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Getaldic's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Getaldic. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Getaldic throws a series of punches but Oliva avoids them all with ease.
Oliva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Getaldic misses the shot to the body.
Oliva is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Getaldic. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oliva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Oliva.
Getaldic closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Getaldic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Getaldic defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Getaldic misses.
Getaldic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oliva to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#Getaldic is rocked!
Oliva scores with a shot to the body.
Getaldic is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliva finish him?
Oliva misses the jab.
Getaldic seems to have recovered his senses.
Getaldic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Oliva rather than just go for the knockout.
Getaldic avoids the body shot from Oliva.
Getaldic blocks a jab.
Oliva lands a nice shot that snaps Getaldic's head back.
Oliva misses with a hook
and Getaldic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Getaldic tries to move into range but Oliva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oliva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Getaldic slips a jab from Oliva.
Getaldic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Getaldic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliva moves away.
A combination from Getaldic does no damage.
Getaldic misses with a body shot.
Oliva is looking to counter punch.
Getaldic misses with an uppercut.
Oliva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Getaldic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliva throws out the jab. #CL#
Oliva pushes Getaldic up against the cage in a clinch.
Getaldic blocks a body shot from Oliva.
Getaldic blocking some punches.
Getaldic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Getaldic.
Getaldic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oliva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Getaldic backwards.
Getaldic tries to throw a body punch but Oliva avoids it by throwing Getaldic back against the cage.
Oliva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Getaldic is trying to break the clinch but Oliva has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Getaldic. #T2#
Getaldic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oliva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Getaldic backwards.
Oliva tries to work over Getaldic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliva.
Getaldic wants to break free but Oliva has control.
Oliva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva is leaning against Getaldic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oliva creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Getaldic with a big uppercut! Getaldic tries to clinch up but Oliva pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Getaldic to the mat! Getaldic covers up and Oliva unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Pedersen looks for a takedown but Oliva sprawls well.
Oliva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pedersen under the eye.
Pedersen fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliva throwing a counter right hand but Pedersen manages to avoid it.
Pedersen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oliva avoids it really well and circles away.
Biscuit Oliva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mogens Pedersen.
Oliva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pedersen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oliva.
Pedersen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliva pinned against the cage. Oliva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Pedersen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oliva's guard.
Oliva wants to sweep here but Pedersen controlling him for the moment.
Pedersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Oliva pulls Pedersen in close to prevent any damage.
Oliva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oliva tries to get out of the position.
Pedersen forces his way into half guard.
Pedersen prevents Oliva from improving his position.#SUB2#
Pedersen is working for a kimura but Oliva is defending it quite comfortably.
Oliva desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pedersen not doing much here.
Pedersen wants to pass the guard but Oliva is defending well.
Oliva is refusing to be controlled, as Pedersen sits in half guard.
Oliva is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oliva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pedersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oliva keeping moving, preventing Pedersen from controlling successfully.
Oliva wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliva has Pedersen pulled in close to control his posture.
Oliva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pedersen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pedersen preventing the sweep.
Pedersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pedersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oliva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Oliva controls Pedersen momentarily but Pedersen frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pedersen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oliva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pedersen scrambles back to his feet.
Oliva slaps away a takedown attempt from Pedersen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oliva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oliva throws a low kick, looking for Pedersen's leg but Pedersen calmly moves out of range.
Pedersen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliva pinned against the cage. Oliva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pedersen shoots in but no luck this time.
Pedersen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oliva defends well and Pedersen ends up having to push Oliva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Pedersen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Oliva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pedersen is in Oliva's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliva is on top in guard. #REVR#
Oliva pushing down on Pedersen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pedersen is looking to control Oliva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pedersen avoid being mounted?
Oliva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pedersen trying to hold on to Oliva's head to control him but Oliva postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oliva is pressing down on Pedersen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pedersen is holding on for now.
Oliva is thwarting Pedersen's attempts to control the position.
Oliva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oliva wants to pass to mount but Pedersen is defending the position.
Oliva not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliva thows a huge punch but Pedersen dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Oliva finds it's way through Pedersen's defenses.
Pedersen shoots for a double leg takedown but Oliva sprawls well. He's pushed Pedersen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been informed that Pedersen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pedersen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Pedersen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pedersen trying to mount his opponent but Oliva defends it.
Pedersen trying to control the action but Oliva is working from the bottom.
Oliva gets back to full guard.
Mogens Pedersen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliva looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliva, not yet.
Oliva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pedersen's guard. #REVR#
Pedersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliva wants to pass the guard but Pedersen is keeping the position.
Oliva is working hard here to advance position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pedersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Pedersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pedersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pedersen, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pedersen is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva keeping full guard, as Pedersen tries to pass.
Pedersen stays in close to Oliva's body and controls the position.
Pedersen stopping the sweep attempt from Oliva.
Pedersen wants to control from the top but Oliva keeps moving.
Pedersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oliva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pedersen's guard. #REVR#
Pedersen being controlled here, momentarily.
Pedersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliva is one step ahead there. #T2#
Oliva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oliva wants to pass the guard but Pedersen is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Pedersen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliva defends it easily.
Oliva wants to control from the top but Pedersen keeps moving.
Pedersen pulls Oliva in close to prevent any damage.
Pedersen is continuing to stall.#T3#
Pedersen looking to control.
Oliva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oliva preventing the sweep.
Oliva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliva preventing the sweep.
Oliva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Look low, kick high! Oliva uses the oldest trick in the book to send Pedersen tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Oliva is absolutely delighted - when Pedersen wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Biscuit Oliva!
Our winner, Biscuit Oliva, 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: Highland 87
Date: Aug 13, 2021

#R1#
Oliva misses with a hook
and Tantor counters with a three punch combo that has Oliva backing up. Oliva nods at Tantor to acknowledge the strikes.
Oliva throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Oliva closes the distance and pushes Tantor back into the cage.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliva throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Oliva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Oliva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliva cracks Tantor with a nice body shot.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
Oliva blocks an uppercut.
Oliva lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oliva tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Tantor lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Tantor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tantor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tantor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliva lands with a short shot to the head.
Tantor tries to break the clinch but Oliva is controlling the position.
Tantor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Oliva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Oliva throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oliva misses with the head strike.
Tantor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliva blocking some punches.
Oliva tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Oliva back against the cage.
Tantor lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tantor's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Oliva.
Oliva can't find room to land a body shot as Tantor controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tantor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oliva tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Tantor pushes Oliva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tantor scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Oliva is rocked!
Tantor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oliva is still on wobbly legs! Can Tantor finish him?
Oliva is working Tantor over against the cage.
Tantor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oliva seems to have recovered his senses.
Oliva tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Oliva back against the cage.
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body.
Oliva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliva can't find room to land a body shot as Tantor controls the action.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliva.
Tantor lands with a light punch inside.
Oliva tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Oliva back against the cage.
Tantor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Tantor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliva.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oliva.
Oliva takes a shot to the head.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Tantor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tantor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
Oliva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliva can't find room to land a body shot as Tantor controls the action.
Tantor blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tantor.
Tantor stalling.
Oliva swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor is trying to push Oliva away but Oliva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Oliva on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tantor.
Tantor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Oliva.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tantor.
Oliva can't find room to land a body shot as Tantor controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tantor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oliva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliva fails to pull guard. #T4#
Oliva blocks an uppercut.
Tantor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliva is trying to pull guard but Tantor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oliva can't find room to land a body shot as Tantor controls the action.
Oliva throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Oliva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Oliva misses with a body punch.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tantor.
Tantor wants to break free but Oliva has control.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Oliva.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tantor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tantor can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mara Tantor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tantor jabs Oliva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tantor misses with a looping left.
A big right from Tantor misses.
Tantor defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tantor with a hook.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tantor slips under a jab from Oliva.
Tantor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliva can do to turn this around?
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliva. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Oliva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Oliva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tantor looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from Oliva as the two fighters clinch.
Oliva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tantor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Tantor.
A short right from Oliva on the inside.
Oliva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Oliva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tantor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oliva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliva misses with some punches.
Oliva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Tantor.
Good body shot from Tantor.
Oliva misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Oliva.
Oliva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor pushes Oliva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tantor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliva throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Mara Tantor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor pushes Oliva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor trying to stall but Oliva improves his position.
Tantor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliva.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Oliva.
Oliva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oliva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Tantor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tantor taking a breather.
Oliva scores with a shoulder strike.
Oliva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliva misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Tantor.
Oliva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tantor's elbow.
Oliva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tantor lands with a light punch inside.
Oliva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Oliva. #T3#
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliva controls his hands.
Oliva tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliva is keeping busy.
Oliva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oliva misses with the head strike.
Oliva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliva.
Oliva tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliva.
Oliva misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Oliva.
Oliva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oliva lands a right hand.
Tantor scores with a shot to the side of Oliva's head.
Oliva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliva blocking some punches. #T4#
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliva.
Tantor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oliva lands a right hand.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor is leaning against Oliva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oliva misses with some punches.
Oliva presses Tantor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oliva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor taking a breather.
A short right from Oliva on the inside.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliva's elbow.
Oliva misses with some punches.
Oliva lands a body shot.
Oliva lands with a short shot to the head.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Oliva misses with some punches.
Oliva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Oliva lands a right hand.
Tantor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Oliva throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliva cracks Tantor with a good jab.
Oliva loads up on a big right hand but Tantor slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Tantor - just one landing.
A jab lands there for Oliva.
Oliva misses with a straight left.
Oliva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Oliva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor slips a jab from Oliva.#CL2#
Oliva clinches up with Tantor and pushes him back against the cage.
Tantor scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tantor can't break the clinch.
Oliva lands a nice uppercut.
Oliva is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliva tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliva doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Tantor blocks a body shot from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor misses with some punches.
Tantor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Oliva blocking some punches.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliva.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tantor.
A short body shot lands from Tantor as the two fighters clinch.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Oliva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tantor lands a body punch.
Oliva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land. #T2#
Tantor lands a shoulder strike.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Oliva.
Tantor is trying to break the clinch but Oliva is controlling him.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliva blocking some punches.
Oliva misses with the head strike.
Tantor has had enough of the clinch but Oliva keeps him there for the moment.
Oliva swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Oliva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tantor stalling in the clinch.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Oliva.
Oliva can't find room to land a body shot as Tantor controls the action.
Oliva blocks an uppercut.
Oliva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliva swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Oliva lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Still in the clinch, Tantor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tantor is trying to break free.
Tantor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tantor is trying to force a seperation but Oliva has the dominant position.
Oliva misses with a body punch.
Oliva misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tantor is trying to push Oliva away but Oliva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliva.
Tantor tries a body shot but Oliva blocks it.
Oliva lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Tantor blocks a body shot from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a body punch.
Oliva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliva swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Oliva.
Oliva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Oliva fails to land.
Oliva misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tantor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oliva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Oliva misses with a punch to the body.
Oliva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor trying to stall but Oliva improves his position.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Oliva struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biscuit Oliva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oliva 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Highland 85
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1#
Vatsadze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oliva misses with a body shot
and Vatsadze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vatsadze lands with an overhand left.
Oliva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vatsadze slips under a jab from Oliva.
Oliva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oliva doesn't manage to clinch there - Vatsadze circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliva. Vatsadze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatsadze misses with a looping left.#TD#
Vatsadze looking to score a takedown here. Oliva is defending well but Vatsadze drives through and ends up in Oliva's guard.
Oliva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vatsadze throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliva is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Oliva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oliva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vatsadze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliva's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oliva being controlled here momentarily.
Vatsadze looking for a sweep. Not yet Vatsadze, not yet.
Oliva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oliva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Island project inform me that Oliva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Oliva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Oliva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze staying out of range there.
Vatsadze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva wants to clinch up but Vatsadze keeps it at a distance.
Vatsadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Oliva misses.
Vatsadze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vatsadze throws a series of punches but Oliva avoids them all with ease.
Vatsadze looks to land a left hand but Oliva moved out of range nicely.
Biscuit Oliva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliva misses the jab.
Vatsadze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vatsadze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliva at a distance.
Vatsadze throws the left hand but Oliva avoids the punch easily.
Oliva looks to throw the jab but Vatsadze is out of range.
Vatsadze just misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze loads up on a big right hand but Oliva slips the punch.
Oliva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vatsadze pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oliva back to the cage. Vatsadze follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Oliva there.
Oliva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oliva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vatsadze was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliva.
Oliva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Oliva throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatsadze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vatsadze lands a nice shot that snaps Oliva's head back.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatsadze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliva wants to clinch.
Vatsadze misses with the combination.
Vatsadze lands with a hook. Oliva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oliva lands with a hook. Vatsadze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oliva works Vatsadze's body with a nice hook.
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Oliva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vatsadze.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliva.
Vatsadze getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze 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#
Vatsadze moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Vatsadze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Oliva gets a clinch.
Vatsadze has Oliva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oliva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vatsadze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olivas head.
A short uppercut from Oliva.
Vatsadze is trying to break the clinch but Oliva is controlling him.
Oliva blocks a body shot from Vatsadze.
Oliva lands a hook that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliva scores with a shot to the side of Vatsadze's head.
Oliva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head.
Oliva prevents a body shot from Vatsadze.
Oliva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vatsadze scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Oliva drags the fight down to the ground.
Oliva looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliva, not yet.
Oliva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Oliva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Oliva pushes down on Vatsadze's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oliva controlling the action here.
Oliva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vatsadze tries to get to full guard but Oliva has control of the leg. #T2#
Oliva not doing much here.
Vatsadze tries to roll over but Oliva keeps him under control.
Oliva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Vatsadze tries to roll over but Oliva keeps him under control.
Oliva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oliva not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oliva tests Vatsadze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vatsadze swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vatsadze's head backwards.
Vatsadze moves out of range as Oliva strikes.
Vatsadze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Vatsadze throws a lazy right hand but Oliva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Vatsadze moves away and avoids it.
Vatsadze throws a jab when Oliva was well out of range.
Vatsadze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oliva moves out of range of the strikes.
Vatsadze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Oliva moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Oliva jumps guard and drags Vatsadze to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva wants to sweep here but Vatsadze controlling him for the moment.
Oliva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oliva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliva is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Vatsadze throws a big shot that misses.
Vatsadze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Vatsadze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva throws a jab but it's blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses the shot to the body.
Vatsadze takes a swing at Oliva's ribcage but misses.
Oliva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Vatsadze tries to keep at a distance but Oliva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Oliva as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Oliva gets control of Vatsadze's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oliva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vatsadze is fighting to break Oliva's control of his arms but Oliva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Oliva wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliva keeping full guard, as Vatsadze tries to pass.
Vatsadze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oliva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vatsadze preventing the sweep.
Oliva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vatsadze manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Oliva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vatsadze's guard.
Oliva controlling the action here.#T2#
Oliva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oliva controlling the action here.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oliva connects with a nice short shot to Vatsadze's temple.
Oliva controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliva prevents Vatsadze from improving his position.
Oliva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Oliva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliva throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatsadze shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Oliva eats them both and turns towards Vatsadze to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oliva tests Vatsadze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vatsadze slips under a jab from Oliva.
Oliva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vatsadze counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Oliva.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
A short left from Vatsadze.
Oliva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Oliva fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliva.
A nice left hand lands by Oliva.
Oliva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Oliva blocking some punches.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Oliva.
Vatsadze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliva blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oliva lands a hook that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze working aggressively here. #TD2#
Oliva drags the fight down to the ground.
Biscuit Oliva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Oliva 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's the end of the fight!
Biscuit Oliva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oliva 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Murtaz Vatsadze had this to say: '"How good is Torhte Finlayson? He's better than Murtaz Vatsadze that's how good he is." '.

Event: Highland 75
Date: Jul 07, 2021

#R1#
Oliva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laird walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laird looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Laird gets the takedown into side control.
Oliva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laird working away.
Laird wants to control but Oliva is keeping him busy.
Oliva is trying to improve his position.
Laird trying to control the position but Oliva is working away.
Laird in side control, throwing shots but Oliva defends.
Oliva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Oliva is concentrating on defense, preventing Laird from advancing position.
Oliva trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Laird missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Laird slips a nice elbow through Oliva's hands, connecting with Oliva's forehead.
Oliva has a hand on Laird's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Laird takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Laird avoids the attempt from Oliva to control.
Laird landing punches. #CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Laird trying to control but Oliva is having none of it.
Laird landing punches.
Oliva is looking to get to half guard.
Laird fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #CUT#That has opened up Biscuit Oliva's cut even more.
Oliva is squirming around, avoiding Laird's attempts to control the action.
Oliva is looking to improve his position but Laird isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Laird controlling from mount.
Oliva wants to control but Laird is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oliva is working to get back to half guard.
Laird 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Oliva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #CUT#The cut above Biscuit Oliva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#SUB#
Laird with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Oliva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oliva is looking to get to half guard.
Laird avoids the attempt from Oliva to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva 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.#T3#
Laird sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliva defending well though.
Oliva trying to control from the bottom.
Laird sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oliva tries to roll over but Laird keeps him under control.
Oliva is refusing to be controlled, as Laird sits in half guard.
Oliva is looking to control Laird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliva avoid being mounted?
Oliva gets full guard.
Oliva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laird connects with a couple of short punches.
Oliva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laird postures up in Oliva's guard and throws a big left but Oliva blocks it. #T4#
Laird wants to control from the top but Oliva keeps moving.
Laird landing some decent shots from guard.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Biscuit Oliva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Archie Laird!
An out of breath Archie Laird thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 70
Date: Jun 25, 2021

#R1#
Oliva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oliva with a jab.
Magic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magic jabs Oliva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magic misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Magic.#CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magic throws out a loose jab but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magic scores with a shot to the body.
Magic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magic looks to throw the jab but Oliva is out of range.
Oliva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magic.
Magic lands with a right hand.
Magic throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliva.
A swing and a miss from Magic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Oliva misses. #CL2#
Oliva moves into the clinch.
Magic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oliva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magic can't break the clinch.
Magic taking a breather.
Oliva lands with a light punch inside.
Magic can't break the clinch.
Oliva struggles to land a body shot inside as Magic controls his hands. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Magic is trying to push Oliva away but Oliva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Oliva fails to land.
Oliva lands a hook that snaps the head of Magic backwards.
Oliva lands with a right to the head.
Magic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliva.
Oliva pushes Magic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oliva has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Oliva.
Magic is looking to break free of the clinch but Oliva has double underhooks.
Oliva lands a left hand.
Oliva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oliva lands an uppercut.
Magic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Magic tries to stall but Oliva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magic wants to break free but Oliva has control.
Magic wants to get back to striking at distance but Oliva won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Magic tries to break the clinch but Oliva is controlling the position. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Magic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oliva lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magic tries to break free but Oliva pushes him back against the cage.
Magic prevents a body shot from Oliva.
Oliva lands with a short shot to the head.
Oliva digs a right hand underneath Magic's ribcage. Magic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magic is breathing heavily.
Oliva lands an uppercut.
A short right from Oliva.
Oliva tries to work over Magic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliva scores with a shot to the side of Magic's head.
Oliva pushes Magic against the cage. Oliva is working some dirty boxing. Oliva pushes off with a quick right hook! Magic goes down! Magic tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Oliva moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biscuit Oliva!
A victorious Biscuit Oliva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 65
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Oliva clinches with his opponent.
Oliva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsubekov backwards.
Oliva fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Tsubekov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Oliva can't fight it off and eventually Tsubekov manages to take the fight to the floor. Oliva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tsubekov forces his way into half guard.
Tsubekov trying to pass the guard but Oliva defending well.
Tsubekov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliva keeps working.
Oliva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tsubekov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsubekov is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva is looking to improve his position.
Oliva moves into full guard.
Tsubekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Oliva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tsubekov wants to pass the guard but Oliva is keeping the position.
Oliva keeping moving, preventing Tsubekov from controlling successfully.
Tsubekov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliva is keeping the position for now.
Tsubekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsubekov tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliva is retaining full guard.
Tsubekov stopping the sweep attempt from Oliva.
Tsubekov content to stall in guard here.
Tsubekov stopping the sweep attempt from Oliva.#SUB#
Tsubekov drops back looking for a leg! Oliva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliva manages to kick Tsubekov off! Tsubekov jumps back into Oliva's guard.
Oliva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tsubekov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Oliva passes Tsubekov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tsubekov is looking for a sweep. Oliva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva is thwarting Tsubekov's attempts to control the position.
Tsubekov tries to roll over but Oliva keeps him under control.
Oliva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Oliva trying to mount his opponent but Tsubekov defends it.
Oliva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tsubekov wants to get back to full guard.
Tsubekov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliva in particular looking to stall.
Oliva trying to mount his opponent but Tsubekov defends it.
Oliva controlling the action here.
Tsubekov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tsubekov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Oliva trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliva throws a hook to the side of Tsubekov's head but Tsubekov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oliva connects with a nice looking jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsubekov slips under a jab.#TD#
Tsubekov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oliva sprawls well initially but Tsubekov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Tsubekov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliva is just riding it out for now. Tsubekov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Tsubekov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tsubekov has a takedown stuffed.
Oliva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oliva thuds a left hand into Tsubekov's body.
Tsubekov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oliva avoids it really well and circles away.
Tsubekov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Tsubekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsubekov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsubekov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliva lands a jab.
Oliva tries to clinch up.
Oliva scores with a nice strike.
Oliva connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Oliva.
Tsubekov slips under a jab.
Oliva lands a jab to Tsubekov's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Tsubekov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oliva to the ground. Tsubekov is now in Oliva's guard.
Oliva controlling Tsubekov's posture. #T1#
Tsubekov tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliva is retaining full guard.
Oliva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Oliva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliva keeping moving, preventing Tsubekov from controlling successfully.
Oliva is pulling down on Tsubekov's head. It's preventing any offense from Tsubekov, at least for the moment.
Oliva wants to sweep here but Tsubekov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Tsubekov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsubekov is fighting to break Oliva's control of his arms but Oliva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Oliva looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliva, not yet.
Oliva keeping full guard, as Tsubekov tries to pass. #SUB#
Tsubekov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tsubekov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tsubekov trying to control but Oliva is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tsubekov shoots in for a double leg but Oliva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tsubekov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliva.
Tsubekov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oliva finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsubekov's head. #CL2#
Oliva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oliva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliva works on Tsubekov's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Oliva misses with a body punch.
Tsubekov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oliva loads up on a big right hand but Tsubekov slips the punch.
Oliva lands with a cross.
Tsubekov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Oliva rushes Tsubekov and presses him up against the cage.
Oliva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tsubekov is trying to drag Oliva to the mat but Oliva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oliva scores with a shoulder strike.
Oliva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsubekov backwards.
A short uppercut from Oliva.
Tsubekov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oliva to keep the fight standing.
Oliva prevents the takedown attempt.
Oliva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsubekov backwards.
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!
Oliva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliva lands a left hand.
Oliva lands a left hand. #ROC2#Tsubekov is rocked!
Oliva swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsubekov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliva.
Oh Tsubekov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliva misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsubekov seems to have got his legs back now.
Oliva lands a nice uppercut.
Oliva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oliva.
Tsubekov is trying to pull guard but Oliva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oliva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsubekov backwards.
Oliva tries to throw a body punch but Tsubekov avoids it by throwing Oliva back against the cage.
Tsubekov can't get the takedown.
Oliva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsubekov backwards.
Oliva throws a big uppercut that drops Tsubekov! More strikes from Oliva and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tsubekov lies dazed against the cage as Oliva celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biscuit Oliva!
A victorious Biscuit Oliva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 55
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Oliva. No joy for Pedersen on that attempt.
Pedersen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pedersen checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Oliva closes the distance and clinches.
Pedersen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oliva after a bit of a struggle.
Oliva lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pedersen is breathing heavily.
Oliva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Pedersen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Oliva digs a right hand underneath Pedersen's ribcage. Pedersen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oliva lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Oliva scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Oliva.
Pedersen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Pedersen is rocked!
Oliva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pedersen backwards.
Oh Pedersen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliva creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pedersen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pedersen drops to his knees and Oliva pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Highland 43
Date: May 13, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Oliva misses.
Manhoeff feinted with a counter takedown.
Manhoeff swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliva.
Manhoeff changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oliva 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. #CUT2#It looks like Melvin Manhoeff has been cut.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manhoeff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manhoeff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oliva throws the left hand but Manhoeff avoids the punch easily.
Manhoeff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Oliva sprawls and moves away.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Oliva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oliva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manhoeff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Manhoeff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Manhoeff.
Oliva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manhoeff wants a takedown but no success here.
Oliva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manhoeff backwards.
Oliva throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Oliva. #T1#
Oliva being controlled against the cage.
Manhoeff tries to stall but Oliva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oliva gets through Manhoeff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manhoeff is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oliva gets through Manhoeff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oliva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manhoeff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliva pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Manhoeff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Oliva catches Manhoeff right on the button with a cross.
Manhoeff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliva.
Manhoeff moves out of range as Oliva strikes.
Manhoeff appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manhoeff gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Oliva thows a leg kick but Manhoeff checks it #TD#
and Manhoeff counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliva dodges the ground and pound from Manhoeff.
Oliva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Manhoeff is working Oliva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oliva keeps Manhoeff under control for a moment.
Check out the look on Manhoeff's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oliva wants to control but Manhoeff postures up.
An elbow from Manhoeff crashes against the mat.
Manhoeff cracks Oliva with a big right hand but Oliva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oliva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manhoeff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manhoeff cracks Oliva with a big elbow.
Manhoeff grinds an elbow into Oliva's temple.
Manhoeff 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.
Manhoeff working the ground and pound.
Oliva is trying to get back to half guard.
Oliva can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Oliva is looking for a sweep.
Manhoeff scores with a couple of short elbows.
Manhoeff cracks Oliva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Manhoeff trying to control the position but Oliva is working away.
Oliva tries to buck Manhoeff off but Manhoeff is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Manhoeff.
Oliva can't do much from the bottom here.
Manhoeff tries to move to mount but Oliva blocks the move with his legs.
Manhoeff lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliva taking punishment in the form of punches.
Manhoeff working the head with strikes.
Oliva defending against the ground and pound.
Oliva is looking for a sweep.
Manhoeff lands a nice forearm strike.
Manhoeff is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Oliva will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Manhoeff is looking to take a break and control but Oliva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliva tries to buck Manhoeff off but Manhoeff is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Manhoeff seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Oliva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Manhoeff connects with a decent elbow. #CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva sneaks back into half guard.
Manhoeff lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#Oliva is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhoeff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manhoeff is pressing down on Oliva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oliva is holding on for now.
Manhoeff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliva keeps working.
Manhoeff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Manhoeff lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oliva is still in real trouble! Can Manhoeff finish him?
Manhoeff prevents Oliva from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Manhoeff dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Oliva throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliva seems to have recovered his senses.
Oliva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oliva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manhoeff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oliva with a jab.#CUT2#Melvin Manhoeff's cut is getting worse.
Oliva misses with an uppercut.
Manhoeff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oliva wants to clinch.
Oliva misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Manhoeff scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhoeff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. Manhoeff connects with a nice short shot to Oliva's temple.
Oliva moves into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oliva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oliva trying to keep a closed guard but Manhoeff is proving a slippery customer.
Manhoeff lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Oliva trying to keep a closed guard but Manhoeff is proving a slippery customer.
Manhoeff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oliva is pulling down on Manhoeff's head. It's preventing any offense from Manhoeff, at least for the moment.
Manhoeff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oliva 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.
Manhoeff advances position into side control!
Oliva is looking to reverse the position.
Manhoeff is working Oliva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Melvin Manhoeff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manhoeff misses with the ground and pound.
Oliva is trying to get back to half guard.
Oliva wants to control but Manhoeff postures up.#T2#
Manhoeff scores with a couple of short elbows.#CUT#That has opened up Biscuit Oliva's cut even more.
Oliva tries to buck Manhoeff off but Manhoeff is having none of it.
Oliva is trying to control Manhoeff's posture but Manhoeff avoids it.
Oliva on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#Oliva is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Biscuit Oliva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Manhoeff throws an elbow but Oliva slips to the side and avoids it well.
Manhoeff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliva can do to turn this around?
Oliva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Manhoeff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oliva's head.
Oliva is trying is best to control the position here.
Manhoeff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Manhoeff winds up and cracks Oliva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manhoeff content to control rather than advance.
Oliva is trying to control but can't.
Oliva tries to get to full guard but Manhoeff has control of the leg.
Manhoeff lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oliva is still in real trouble! Can Manhoeff finish him?#CUT#Biscuit Oliva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Biscuit Oliva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Melvin Manhoeff!

Event: Highland 33
Date: Apr 29, 2021

#R1#
Oliva swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and San counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
San throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
San drops back looking for a leg! Oliva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliva manages to kick San off! San jumps back into Oliva's guard. #SUB2#
San is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oliva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
San pushes down on Oliva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oliva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
San is working for a kimura but Oliva is defending it quite comfortably.
Oliva keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura but Oliva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for San to get the leverage. #SUB2#
San is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
San seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
San is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oliva defends it well.
Oliva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oliva is pressing down on San's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliva is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
San is looking for a triangle but Oliva pushes his legs off easily.
Oliva sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Oliva got a little sloppy there for a moment and San has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oliva has managed to get both his arms back between San's legs - danger averted.
Oliva sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
San has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oliva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2##SUB2#
San throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness inform us that San has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
San has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oliva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San is being controlled here.
San is trying to improve his position.
Oliva takes a little break here. San wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
San tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
San being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Oliva'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.
San is looking for a sweep.
Oliva controls the position.
Oliva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
San is trying to get back to half guard.
San is being controlled here.
San is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Oliva's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
San gets back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
San is looking for a triangle but Oliva pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
San had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliva defends it easily.
Oliva sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
San looking for a guillotine here but Oliva defends easily. #SUB2#
San has his foot on Oliva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliva works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
San looking for a guillotine here but Oliva defends easily.
Oliva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
San looks winded!
Oliva wants to pass the guard but San is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel San 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##KD#
Oliva cracks San with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! San looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Oliva finish him? #ROC#San is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Daniel San has been cut.
A jab from Oliva misses.
San is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliva finish him?
San is aggressively charging in as Oliva backs up avoiding any damage. Oliva tosses out a jab and San runs right into it face first! San is out cold! Oliva dropped down on all fours and is barking in San's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Biscuit Oliva!
A relieved looking Biscuit Oliva 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: Highland 23
Date: Apr 14, 2021

#R1#
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kogir throws a shot from downtown. Oliva moves away and avoids it.
Oliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kogir counters with a left to the body.
Kogir lands with a nice combination. Oliva backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva looks to land a left hand but Kogir moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Kogir gets tackled into the cage by Oliva. Oliva maintains the clinch.
Kogir struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliva controls his hands.
Oliva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kogir or not.
Kogir prevents a body shot from Oliva.
Kogir blocks an uppercut.
Kogir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Oliva.
Kogir is breathing heavily.
Kogir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olivas head.
Oliva scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliva working aggressively here.
Oliva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oliva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliva.
Oliva working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Kogir is rocked!#T1#
Kogir tries a body shot but Oliva blocks it.
Oh Kogir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliva lands a shoulder strike.
Oliva dips a shoulder and cracks Kogir with a mighty uppercut! Kogir falls back against the cage and Oliva unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kogir is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Oliva screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biscuit Oliva!
A very excited looking Biscuit Oliva rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Highland 11
Date: Mar 21, 2021

#R1#
Oliva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Lucky's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oliva under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice cross by Lucky.#KD#
Lucky drops Oliva with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Oliva looks back up at him and smiles so Lucky waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Oliva is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Oliva moves into the clinch.
Oliva is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucky finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oliva.
A short right from Oliva on the inside.
Lucky definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oliva seems to have recovered his senses.
Lucky blocks a body shot from Oliva.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oliva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lucky.
Lucky is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliva.
Oliva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Lucky is rocked!
Oliva dips a shoulder and cracks Lucky with a mighty uppercut! Lucky falls back against the cage and Oliva unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lucky is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Oliva screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 1
Date: Feb 22, 2021

#R1#
Lachmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliva.
A left lands for Oliva.
Some bone on bone action there as Lachmann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oliva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD#
Oliva tries to sprawl but Lachmann drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lachmann wants to free his trapped foot but Oliva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oliva is looking to improve his position.
Lachmann is thwarting Oliva's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Lachmann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oliva keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann is thwarting Oliva's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Lachmann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oliva defends it well. #T1#
Lachmann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lachmann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oliva is concentrating on defense, preventing Lachmann from advancing position.
Lachmann wants to take a breather but Oliva is having none of it.
Lachmann is taking a breather. Oliva 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.
Oliva is concentrating on defense, preventing Lachmann from advancing position.
Lachmann tries to pass to full mount but Oliva defends it.
Oliva tries to roll over but Lachmann keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lachmann is working for a submission of some sort.
Lachmann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2##SUB#
Lachmann is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Oliva is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ludwig Lachmann!

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