Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: VFC 20 Hump Day Humbling
Date: Feb 16, 2022

#R1#
Cheeseman throws a low kick but it's checked well by What.
What is looking for a counter combo.
What lands with a right hand.
What throws a leg kick but Cheeseman checks it. #CL2#
Cheeseman darts in and clinches What up against the cage.
Cheeseman slows down the pace here. #TD2#
Cheeseman is trying to trip What. He has hold of a leg but What is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cheeseman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cheeseman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cheeseman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cheeseman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Cheeseman stands up and waves to What to follow him. #T1#
What scores with a jab.
What scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#It looks like Benjamin Cheeseman has been cut.
What throws a good cross that connects.
Cheeseman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
What lands a jab to Cheeseman's midsection.
Cheeseman closes the distance and clinches up with What, looking for a takedown. Cheeseman pushes What against the cage but What circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
What has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
What throws a solid leg kick but Cheeseman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at What.
Cheeseman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by What.
What throws a solid leg kick but Cheeseman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at What.
What fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cheeseman fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Cheeseman moves into the clinch successfully. #T2##BC#
What breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cheeseman tries to clinch but What moves out of range.
What lands a jab to the nose.
What lands with a hook. Cheeseman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice sprawl there from What as Cheeseman shoots in.
Try What has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Cheeseman.
What lands an overhand right.#CL#
What moves into the clinch.
What wants to break free but Cheeseman has control. #BC#
What pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cheeseman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
What is trying to break the clinch but Cheeseman is controlling him.
What wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cheeseman has him pressed against the cage.
Cheeseman has What pressed against the cage, preventing What from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
What wants to get back to striking at distance but Cheeseman won't allow it.
What looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
What is trying to break the clinch but Cheeseman has him pressed against the cage.
What wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Cheeseman gets control of What's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cheeseman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cheeseman has his foot on What's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. What works his way back into a safe position though.
Cheeseman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nice strikes from Cheeseman there.
What wants to get back to his feet.
Cheeseman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cheeseman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
What is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T4#
Cheeseman looking to control but What is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
What is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB2#
Cheeseman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
You get the feeling that What really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Cheeseman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheeseman breaks from What's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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 Try What will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Cheeseman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
What leaves Cheeseman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
What lands with a cross.
Nice jab there from What.
What tries to clinch up.
What lands a right hook to the body.
Benjamin Cheeseman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
What with a nice cross.
What uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cheeseman fails to land the takedown.
What with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheeseman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. What manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
What fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheeseman counters with a body kick.
Cheeseman fails with a takedown attempt.
Try What has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Cheeseman.#T1#
What tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
What comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as What lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cheeseman doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Cheeseman closes the distance and pushes What back into the cage.#BC#
What breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Try What is winning the standup battle so far.
What scores with the left hand. Cheeseman knows he should have avoided that one.
Cheeseman takes one to the chin there.
What lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cheeseman at a distance.
What with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sloppy strikes from Cheeseman. Those never looked like landing.
Cheeseman doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting What counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from What. No joy for Cheeseman on that attempt.
What defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cheeseman.
What was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cheeseman is breathing heavily.
What stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by What there.
What comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
What avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - What scores with a four punch combination!
Cheeseman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
What keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
What lands with a nice body punch.
What fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for What.
Cheeseman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cheeseman ducks right into an uppercut from What.
Cheeseman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
What feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cheesemans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
What lands with a shot to the body.
What scores with a shot to the body.
What shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cheeseman eats them both and turns towards What to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Cheeseman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cheeseman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by What there.
Cheeseman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cheeseman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cheeseman is trying hard to land a takedown here. What sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cheeseman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
What pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cheeseman back to the cage. What follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
What lands a jab to Cheeseman's midsection.
What scores with a body shot.
What tried to score with a low kick but Cheeseman checks it.
What digs a good hook to Cheeseman's body.
What is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cheeseman can do to turn this around?
What lands a nice hook to Cheeseman's body. Cheeseman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
What jabs Cheeseman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!#TD2#
Cheeseman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. What tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cheeseman is in What's guard.
Cheeseman is looking to advance position but What has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T4#
What throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cheeseman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
What throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cheeseman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cheeseman trying to control but What is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheeseman distracts What with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Try What dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Cheeseman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cheeseman tries to clinch up but What circles away and keeps his distance.
What moves in looking to clinch but Cheeseman pushes him off.
Cheeseman feints the counter takedown.
What stalks Cheeseman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cheeseman's face. Cheeseman staggers backwards, shaken.
What throws a one two combo.
What uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
What pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cheeseman back to the cage. What follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
What works over Cheeseman's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Cheeseman is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
What fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Cheeseman to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Cheeseman looks to clinch but What throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Cheeseman taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Try What!

Event: SSSD 57: Luciano/Munson
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Havran throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Gabriel Havran has been cut.
Havran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Fury counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fury stands and throws Havran's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Fury wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Havran, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fury wants to take a breather but Havran manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fury.
Fury is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Havran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Fury pushing down on Havran's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Havran is refusing to be controlled, as Fury sits in half guard. #SUB#
Fury seems to be looking for submissions.
Havran is in trouble now - Fury has advanced to mount!
Havran stops Fury from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Fury working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Havran wants to get back to his feet.
Fury with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fury can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Havran is looking to escape.
Havran wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T3##SUB#
Fury looking to secure an arm triangle but Havran defends it well.
Fury wants to take Havran's back here but Havran is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB#
Fury is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Havran is surviving well by controlling Fury's body position as best he can.
Fury sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Fury is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Havran has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Fury jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Havran manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
Fury tries to advance to mount but Havran denies him.
Havran is trying to buck Fury off.
Havran stops Fury from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Fury is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Havran is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fury prevents Havran from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Fury dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Havran's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Fury.
Havran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Havran wants it to stay on the feet.
Fury throws a right and a left that Havran avoids nicely.
Fury misses with a few strikes there.
Gabriel Havran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havran throws a lazy right hand but Fury sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Havran has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fury avoids the body shot from Havran.
Havran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Havran. Those never looked like landing.
Fury appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Havran misses with a combination
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
Havran lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Fury rushes Havran and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Fury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Havran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Havran connects with a body shot that sends Fury's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Fury misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Havran darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like James Fury has been cut.#T1#
Fury fails with a takedown attempt.
Fury showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Havran.
Havran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fury takes one to the chin there.
Fury loses concentration momentarily and Havran pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Fury crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Havran finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gabriel Havran!

Event: Kanud vs Summers
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Mfer darts in looking for a takedown but Fonua Blake gets double underhooks and turns Mfer into the cage.
Mfer misses with a series of wild punches.
Fonua Blake seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fonua Blake with a nice cross.
Fonua Blake lands with a slapping head kick.
Fonua Blake throws a right hand that Mfer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mfer also avoids with ease.#CL#
Fonua Blake instigates a clinch.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mfer prevents Fonua Blake from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Mfer scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Fonua Blake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mfer jabs Fonua Blake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Mfer.#CL2#
Mfer darts in and clinches Fonua Blake up against the cage.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Fonua Blake is breathing heavily.
Fonua Blake can't break the clinch.
Fonua Blake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Fonua Blake wants to break free but Mfer has control.
Mfer lands with a right to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mfer 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.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fonua Blake backwards.
Mfer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fonua Blake or not. #TD2#
Mfer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mfer wants to pass to mount but Fonua Blake is defending the position.
Mfer passes to side control.
Fonua Blake wants to get back to his feet.
Fonua Blake prevents Mfer from improving position. #T2#
Fonua Blake is trying to escape the position but Mfer is controlling the position.
Mfer wants to control but Fonua Blake is keeping him busy.
Mfer laying and praying for a moment but Fonua Blake takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mfer wants to pass the guard but Fonua Blake is defending well.
Mfer not doing much here.
Fonua Blake looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mfer is trying to work for a kimura but Fonua Blake is defending well.
Mfer uses his free foot to push down on Fonua Blake's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fonua Blake.
Fonua Blake is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mfer trying to control but Fonua Blake is having none of it.
Mfer moves to the back. #T4##SUB2#
Mfer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Will Mfer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mfer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB2#
Mfer is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Fonua Blake is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hunt Mfer!
The defeated Jared Fonua Blake had this to say: 'I appoligise to the fans and ppl watching at home that gave me there support i couldnt bring it home tonight but ill be back'.

Event: Bellicose - Orlov vs Oren
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Cadena drops his hands momentarily and Cervenka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Cervenka moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
Cervenka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cervenka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Cervenka.
Cervenka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cervenka 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.
Cervenka has a couple of punches blocked by Cadena.
Cadena has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cervenka prevents Cadena from breaking the clinch.
Cervenka lands with a short shot to the head.
Cadena takes a shot to the head.
Cervenka pushes Cadena back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cadena blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cervenka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cadena blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cervenka keeps control of Cadena as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cadena blocking some punches.
Cervenka lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cadena.
Cervenka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Cadena is rocked!
Cervenka scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Cadena is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cadena blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cervenka.
Cervenka lands with a left to the head.
Cervenka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cadena backwards.
Cervenka lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cadena to his knees! Cervenka keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Cervenka!

Event: Highland 130
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1##CL#
Vasiliev moves into the clinch successfully.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Vieira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasiliev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage.
Vieira is struggling to control the position.
Vasiliev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vieira.
Vasiliev looking to throw knees to the head but Vieira is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vasiliev has Vieira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vieira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira leaning against his opponent.
Vieira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vasiliev or not.
Vieira is leaning against Vasiliev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Vieira avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Vieira.
Vasiliev is breathing heavily.
Vieira tries a body shot but Vasiliev blocks it.
A body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira stops a takedown attempt from Vasiliev.
Vieira pushes off an throws an elbow but Vasiliev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vieira lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Vieira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vieira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasiliev fails to pull guard.
Vieira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasiliev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vieira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage.
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Vieira. #T2#
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vieira misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage. #BC#
Vasiliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Vasiliev moves into the clinch.#BC#
Vasiliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Vasiliev rushes Vieira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vasiliev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vasiliev working hard to break the clinch.
Vasiliev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Vieira.
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Come on Vieira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vieira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vieira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Vieira tries a body shot but Vasiliev blocks it.
Vasiliev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vieira prevents it.
Vieira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vasiliev or not.
A short right from Vieira.
Vasiliev has had enough of the clinch but Vieira keeps him there for the moment.
Vieira stalls.
Vasiliev is looking to control Vieira's arms but Vieira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vasiliev has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vieira.
Vieira lands a nice elbow.
Vasiliev misses with an elbow over the top.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage.
Vieira will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vasiliev up against the cage.
Vieira throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Vieira gets through Vasiliev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vieira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vieira has Vasiliev pressed against the cage, preventing Vasiliev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vieira working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Vieira - that landed with a thud.
Vasiliev misses with a punch to the body.
Vasiliev tries to pull guard but Vieira won't allow it.
Vasiliev jumps guard but Vieira stands there with Vasiliev around his waist. Vasiliev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vieira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
Vieira digs a right hand into Vasiliev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vasiliev's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasiliev wants to stall.
Vieira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vieira to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorlan Vieira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Vasiliev has managed to clinch.
Vieira lands with a right to the head.
Vieira leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jorlan Vieira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vasiliev tries to pull guard but Vieira won't allow it.
Vieira tries a body shot but Vasiliev blocks it.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieira digs a right hand underneath Vasiliev's ribcage. Vasiliev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vasiliev blocks an elbow strike from Vieira.
Vieira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vasiliev.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vasiliev takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Timur Vasiliev has been cut.
Vasiliev missing with knees to the body.
Vasiliev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vieira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vasiliev jumps guard but Vieira stands there with Vasiliev around his waist. Vasiliev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasiliev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vasiliev takes a shot to the head.
Vieira misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage.
Vasiliev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vieira fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Vasiliev has closed the distance and engaged Vieira in a clinch.
Vieira misses with a body punch.
Vasiliev leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Vieira lands with a right to the head.
Vieira lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Vieira.
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasiliev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vieiras head.
Vieira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vasiliev up against the cage.
Vieira can't find room to land a body shot as Vasiliev controls the action.
Vieira throws a head punch that misses.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vieira.
Vieira is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vieira pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Vasiliev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.
Vieira lands a right hand. #BC#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vieira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Vasiliev forces Vieira back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vieira throws an elbow but misses.
Vieira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vasiliev.
A short right from Vieira on the inside.
Vieira lands a nice uppercut.
Vasiliev blocks a body shot from Vieira.
Vasiliev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Vieira. #T4#
Vasiliev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vieira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vieira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vieira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vieira gets through Vasiliev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vieira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vieira presses Vasiliev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vieira is pressed up against the cage. Vasiliev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vieira down to the mat. Vieira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vieira cracks Vasiliev with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Vieira clinches with his opponent.
Vasiliev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vasiliev is trying to force a seperation but Vieira has the dominant position.
Vasiliev prevents a body shot from Vieira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorlan Vieira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timur Vasiliev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vieira cracks Vasiliev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Vasiliev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira avoiding damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vieira.
Vasiliev prevents a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasiliev being controlled against the cage.
Vieira is working Vasiliev over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries to work over Vasiliev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira scores with a hook to the body.
Vieira works on Vasiliev's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Vieira.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Vieira can't find room to land a body shot as Vasiliev controls the action.
Vasiliev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vieira walks away with a smile on his face. Vasiliev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vieira swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Vasiliev gets a clinch.
Vieira keeps control of Vasiliev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vieira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vasiliev blocks an elbow strike from Vieira.
Vieira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vieira leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vieira stalling against the cage.
Vieira has Vasiliev pushed against the cage.
Vieira lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Vieira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vieira stops a takedown attempt from Vasiliev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira lands a nice elbow.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.
Vieira avoiding damage.
Vieira lands with a light punch inside.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasiliev controls his hands.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasiliev tries for a takedown but Vieira manages to get underhooks.
Vasiliev blocks a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasiliev goes for a takedown attempt but Vieira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Vasiliev instigates a clinch. #T3#
Vieira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vieira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
Vasiliev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vieira smiles and moves away. #KD2#
Vieira cracks Vasiliev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Vieira has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vasiliev to stand back up!
Vieira scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Vieira closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
Vieira lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Vasiliev is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vieira.
Vasiliev takes an elbow to the temple.
Vieira cracks Vasiliev with a nice body shot.
Vasiliev being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Vieira lands with a light punch inside.
Vasiliev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vieira.
Vieira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vieira's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vasiliev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vieira prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vieira.
Vieira throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasiliev.
Vieira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Timur Vasiliev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorlan Vieira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Still in the clinch, Vieira scores with a nice short uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorlan Vieira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vieira 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorlan Vieira!
Jorlan Vieira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Bellicose - Daverio vs Atkiray
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aoki sets himself, and Takeda steps forward looking for the clinch! Aoki avoids it this time.
Aoki misses with a few strikes there.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Takeda avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Aoki. Those never looked like landing.
Takeda wants to counter with a clinch but Aoki pushes him away.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Takeda wants to counter the offense by Aoki and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeda steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aoki.
Shinya Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takeda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeda moves away.
Takeda steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aoki.
Aoki throws a right and a left that Takeda avoids nicely.
Aoki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takeda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Takeda's coach down at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Takeda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Takeda avoids them all with ease.
Aoki is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Aoki looks to land a left hand but Takeda moved out of range nicely.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Aoki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takeda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aoki sets himself, and Takeda steps forward looking for the clinch! Aoki avoids it this time.
Aoki fails to land with a series of punches.
Takeda wants to counter the offense by Aoki and move into the clinch position.
Takeda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Takeda wants to counter with a clinch but Aoki pushes him away.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takeda manages to avoid it.#T3#
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeda moves away.
Takeda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takeda wants to counter the offense by Aoki and move into the clinch position.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Aoki throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki misses the jab.
Aoki fails to land with a series of punches.
Takeda wants to counter the offense by Aoki and move into the clinch position.
A swing and a miss from Aoki.#T4#
Aoki misses with a straight left.
Aoki throws the left hand but Takeda avoids the punch easily.
Aoki throws a series of punches but Takeda avoids them all with ease.
Takeda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Takeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takeda circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinya Aoki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Takeda wants to counter the offense by Aoki and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Aoki clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Takeda gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Aoki is concentrating on defense, preventing Takeda from advancing position. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a kimura but Aoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takeda to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a kimura here.
Takeda wants to pass to mount but Aoki is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Takeda is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoki works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Takeda wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Aoki has control of Takeda's left arm, preventing Takeda from doing any damage. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takeda defends well.
Takeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Takeda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Takeda looking to pass the guard.
Aoki has Takeda pulled in close to control his posture.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Takeda tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aoki pulls Takeda in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeda wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
Aoki is pulling down on Takeda's head. It's preventing any offense from Takeda, at least for the moment.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Takeda tries to pass.
Aoki controlling Takeda's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aoki tries to bum rush Takeda with a series of wild strikes but Takeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Aoki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Aoki has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Aoki jumps into guard, dragging Takeda to the mat.
Takeda being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takeda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takeda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Takeda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##SUB#
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Takeda pushes his legs off easily.
Takeda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aoki's guard.
Takeda working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Aoki's thigh. Aoki counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Takeo Takeda has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Takeda is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Aoki has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Takeda is looking to defend but Aoki has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Takeda! Aoki pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Takeda taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shinya Aoki!
Our winner, Shinya Aoki, 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: GDL 137: Reed VS Chisaki
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Dieng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.#CL#
Dieng gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch. #TD#
Williams has hold of one of Dieng's legs. Dieng is fighting the takedown attempt but Williams gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Dieng slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.#REVB#
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dieng wants to get up but he can't break Williams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dieng is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dieng would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Dieng is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams. #SUB#
Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
Williams is pressing down on Dieng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dieng is holding on for now. #T2#
Williams trying to control from half guard but Dieng is working away. #SU#
Williams decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dieng looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Williams tries to bum rush Dieng with a series of wild strikes but Dieng uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dieng unleashes a big counter combination but Williams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Williams dives in and scores a takedown into Dieng's guard.#SU#
Williams stands up from Dieng's guard - Williams perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Williams drives through and clinches with Dieng against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Williams is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dieng can't fight it off and eventually Williams manages to take the fight to the floor. Dieng looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Dieng wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it. #SU#
Williams gets to his feet - Dieng follows without any prompting.
Dieng is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams.#CUT#It looks like Idrissa Dieng has been cut.
Dieng stalks Williams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williams's face. Williams staggers backwards, shaken.
Dieng looks winded!
Dieng scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Dieng has him pressed against the cage.
Williams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dieng up against the cage.#TD#
Williams jumps into guard, dragging Dieng to the mat. #T4#
Williams is trying to control the position but Dieng postures up. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dieng defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Williams is looking for a triangle but Dieng pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dieng has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Williams is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Bill Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Idrissa Dieng'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#
Dieng wants to clinch.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dieng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dieng wants to clinch
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Williams pushes Dieng up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williams jumps guard but Dieng turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Bill Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dieng walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Dieng. Dieng gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dieng can do to turn this around?
Dieng scores with a body shot. #T1#
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams tries for a takedown but Dieng sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dieng tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sonny Bill Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams throws a hook but Dieng avoids it easily.#TD#
Williams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dieng is breathing heavily.
Williams advances to mount.
Dieng felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Williams looking to secure an arm triangle but Dieng defends it well.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dieng has given up his back here. Will Williams look for the submission or keep pounding away? #T2#
Williams tries to keep control of the position but Dieng is staying busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dieng.#SUB#
Williams is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dieng has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Dieng fending off the submission attempt from Williams. #SUB#
Dieng defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T3##SUB#
Williams is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Dieng with him. Dieng is trying to defend but Williams has an arm under the chin now! Dieng grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sonny Bill Williams!

Event: Bellicose- Reyes vs McCoy
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Mihaljevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fonua Blake quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Fonua Blake.
Mihaljevic misses with an uppercut
and Fonua Blake counters with a series of strikes. Mihaljevic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fonua Blake slips under a jab.
Mihaljevic avoids the head kick by Fonua Blake.
Mihaljevic missing with a left hand there. Fonua Blake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fonua Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fonua Blake walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Mihaljevic misses its intended target.
Mihaljevic is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mihaljevic avoids the head kick by Fonua Blake.
Fonua Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fonua Blake throws a low kick but Mihaljevic moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mihaljevic! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic shoots in looking for a takedown. Fonua Blake tries to sprawl out of it but Mihaljevic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fonua Blake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mihaljevic throws a hook to the side of Fonua Blake's head but Fonua Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mihaljevic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fonua Blake.
Mihaljevic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihaljevic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jared Fonua Blake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Fonua Blake wants to clinch up but Mihaljevic keeps it at a distance.
Vedran Mihaljevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fonua Blake wants to clinch.
Fonua Blake walks into a jab.
Mihaljevic throws a jab when Fonua Blake was well out of range.
Mihaljevic 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mihaljevic misses the jab.
Mihaljevic 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.
Mihaljevic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mihaljevic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fonua Blake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mihaljevic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fonua Blake throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mihaljevic.#CUT#It looks like Vedran Mihaljevic has been cut.
Fonua Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fonua Blake moves out of range as Mihaljevic strikes.#CL2#
Mihaljevic moves into the clinch successfully.
Mihaljevic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mihaljevic working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Mihaljevic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihaljevic misses with a hook.
Fonua Blake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Mihaljevic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mihaljevic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mihaljevic duly obliges.
Fonua Blake throws a jab but it's blocked by Mihaljevic.
A swing and a miss from Mihaljevic.
Fonua Blake appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fonua Blake throws a head kick that misses.
Mihaljevic misses with a hook. Fonua Blake ducked under it nicely.
Mihaljevic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFonua Blake.
Mihaljevic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mihaljevic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mihaljevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fonua Blake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Mihaljevic misses.
Fonua Blake misses with a hook. Mihaljevic ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Fonua Blake's head coaches at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fonua Blake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mihaljevic.
Fonua Blake looks to land a body kick but Mihaljevic moved away.
Mihaljevic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fonua Blake on the side of the head.
Mihaljevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fonua Blake.
A swing and a miss from Fonua Blake.
Mihaljevic throws a hook but Fonua Blake avoids it easily.
Fonua Blake throws a head kick but Mihaljevic moves out of range.
Mihaljevic misses with a straight right.
Fonua Blake is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Mihaljevic connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Mihaljevic.
A telegraphed right hand from Fonua Blake misses the target.
Mihaljevic tries to clinch but Fonua Blake is having none of it.
Mihaljevic throws a hook but Fonua Blake avoids it easily.
Fonua Blake lands a head kick!
Mihaljevic looks to throw the jab but Fonua Blake is out of range.
Mihaljevic throws an overhand right that lands on Fonua Blake's shoulder, as Fonua Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Mihaljevic scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Fonua Blake moves into the clinch successfully.
Mihaljevic is trying to break free.
Fonua Blake blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Mihaljevic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mihaljevic connects with a nice looking jab.
Fonua Blake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Fonua Blake pushes Mihaljevic up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mihaljevic breaks the clinch.
Mihaljevic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fonua Blake doesn't seem bothered though.
Mihaljevic misses the jab.
Good shot there by Mihaljevic.#T4#
Fonua Blake lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fonua Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mihaljevic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mihaljevic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fonua Blake tries to clinch up but Mihaljevic circles away and keeps his distance.
Fonua Blake misses with a straight right.
Mihaljevic lands a jab to the nose.
Fonua Blake throws a sloppy head kick and Mihaljevic moves out of range easily.
Mihaljevic punishes Fonua Blake's body with a nice straight punch.
Mihaljevic throws a right hand that misses
and Fonua Blake counters with a nice uppercut.
Fonua Blake cracks Mihaljevic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Fonua Blake misses.
Fonua Blake jabs Mihaljevic right on the nose. Mihaljevic blinks but takes it well.
Fonua Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mihaljevic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mihaljevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fonua Blake moves away.
Fonua Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mihaljevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vedran Mihaljevic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vedran Mihaljevic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mihaljevic throws a hook but Fonua Blake blocks it.
Fonua Blake throws a big counter combination but Mihaljevic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Fonua Blake has managed to clinch. #BC#
Fonua Blake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fonua Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fonua Blake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fonua Blake blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Mihaljevic.
Fonua Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fonua Blake is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jared Fonua Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Mihaljevic.
Fonua Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mihaljevic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mihaljevic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mihaljevic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fonua Blake on the side of the head.
Mihaljevic fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mihaljevic. Fonua Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Mihaljevic blocks a head kick by Fonua Blake.
Vedran Mihaljevic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mihaljevic cracks Fonua Blake with an open hand slap.
Mihaljevic misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Fonua Blake walks into a straight right hand from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Mihaljevic moves into the clinch.#BC#
Fonua Blake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fonua Blake throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Mihaljevic finds it's way through Fonua Blake's defenses.
Mihaljevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fonua Blake moves away.
Mihaljevic loads up on a big right hand but Fonua Blake slips the punch.
Fonua Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihaljevic.
Fonua Blake misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Fonua Blake. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Mihaljevic misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fonua Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihaljevic.
Fonua Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Mihaljevic circles away.
Fonua Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mihaljevic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihaljevic lands with an uppercut that bounces Fonua Blake off the cage and back into range.
Mihaljevic throws an off balance right hand
and Fonua Blake counters with a series of strikes. Mihaljevic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fonua Blake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Mihaljevic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fonua Blake throwing a counter right hand but Mihaljevic manages to avoid it.
Mihaljevic loads up on a big right hand but Fonua Blake slips the punch.
Mihaljevic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mihaljevic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Fonua Blake has closed the distance and engaged Mihaljevic in a clinch. #BC#
Fonua Blake breaks the clinch.
Fonua Blake moves out of range of the strikes.
Fonua Blake moves in looking to clinch but Mihaljevic pushes him off.
Fonua Blake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fonua Blake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mihaljevic swinging wildly here.
Fonua Blake avoids the body shot from Mihaljevic.
Fonua Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fonua Blake is looking to clinch but Mihaljevic is avoiding it.
Fonua Blake misses with a head kick.
Mihaljevic avoids the head kick by Fonua Blake.
Fonua Blake slips under a jab from Mihaljevic.#T3#
Fonua Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mihaljevic.
Fonua Blake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mihaljevic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Mihaljevic finds it's target.
Mihaljevic lands a nice shot to the body.
Mihaljevic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fonua Blake at a distance.
A left lands for Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mihaljevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fonua Blake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mihaljevic scores with a nice head shot.
Fonua Blake lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mihaljevic will feel that in the morning.
Fonua Blake slips a jab from Mihaljevic.
A jab from Mihaljevic does it's job there.
Fonua Blake throws the left hand but Mihaljevic avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihaljevic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fonua Blake wants to clinch.#T4#
Fonua Blake moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Fonua Blake has Mihaljevic up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Fonua Blake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fonua Blake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mihaljevic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mihaljevic throws a looping overhand right but Fonua Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Fonua Blake slips under a jab.
Fonua Blake throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fonua Blake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mihaljevic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mihaljevic is looking to clinch.
Fonua Blake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mihaljevic misses with a hook. Fonua Blake ducked under it nicely.
Fonua Blake misses with a head kick.
Mihaljevic misses with a right hand
and Fonua Blake counters with a series of strikes. Mihaljevic will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Fonua Blake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vedran Mihaljevic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vedran Mihaljevic'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. 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#
Fonua Blake moves forwards but Mihaljevic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mihaljevic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fonua Blake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fonua Blake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fonua Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mihaljevic.
A little feinted left hand from Fonua Blake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fonua Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fonua Blake slips a straight right by Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fonua Blake.
The fighters circling - Mihaljevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fonua Blake defending well as Mihaljevic loads up on a big left hand.
Fonua Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Mihaljevic tries to keep at a distance but Fonua Blake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fonua Blake wants to get back to striking at distance but Mihaljevic won't allow it.
Mihaljevic lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Fonua Blake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mihaljevic doesn't manage to clinch there - Fonua Blake circles away. #CL2#
Mihaljevic takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mihaljevic scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Fonua Blake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Fonua Blake scores with a decent looking hook.
Fonua Blake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Mihaljevic misses the target.
Fonua Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic scores with a decent looking hook.
A lazy left from Mihaljevic finds it's target.
Mihaljevic checks a leg kick nicely.
Fonua Blake moves out of range as Mihaljevic strikes.
Fonua Blake slips under a jab.
It looked like Fonua Blake was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Fonua Blake.
Mihaljevic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fonua Blake throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mihaljevic misses with a looping left.
Fonua Blake ducks under a wild hook from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mihaljevic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mihaljevic tries to clinch up.
Fonua Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mihaljevic throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihaljevic takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Fonua Blake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mihaljevic's corner calls for a 1-2. Mihaljevic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Mihaljevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fonua Blake throws the kick towards the body but Mihaljevic avoids it.
Mihaljevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Fonua Blake.
Mihaljevic defending well as Fonua Blake loads up on a big left hand.
Fonua Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fonua Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mihaljevic.
As Mihaljevic looks to move away, Fonua Blake throws a big counter combo but Mihaljevic just gets out of the way.
Fonua Blake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fonua Blake throws a nice head kick!
Mihaljevic throws a shot from downtown. Fonua Blake moves away and avoids it.
Fonua Blake throws a series of punches but Mihaljevic avoids them all with ease.
Fonua Blake throws a head kick but Mihaljevic moves out of range.
Fonua Blake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fonua Blake misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mihaljevic! But no joy.
Mihaljevic lands the left hand.
Fonua Blake takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Mihaljevic misses. #T3#
Mihaljevic shoots for a takedown but Fonua Blake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Mihaljevic. Those never looked like landing.
Good shot there by Fonua Blake.
Fonua Blake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Fonua Blake clinches with his opponent.
Mihaljevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vedran Mihaljevic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jared Fonua Blake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fonua Blake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fonua Blake tries to circle away but Mihaljevic has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Fonua Blake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fonua Blake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mihaljevic throws a body punch but Fonua Blake moves out of range.
Mihaljevic wants to clinch.
Mihaljevic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Fonua Blake. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fonua Blake.
Fonua Blake slips under a jab from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic blocks a head kick by Fonua Blake.
Mihaljevic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Mihaljevic coming out on top.
Mihaljevic lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihaljevic tries to clinch but Fonua Blake moves out of range.
Mihaljevic loads up on a big right hand but Fonua Blake slips the punch.
Mihaljevic looks to land a right hand but Fonua Blake moved out of range.
Mihaljevic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mihaljevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Fonua Blake attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Mihaljevic - just one landing.
Fonua Blake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jared Fonua Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fonua Blake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vedran Mihaljevic.
I've got Mihaljevic 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vedran Mihaljevic!
A victorious Vedran Mihaljevic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Jared Fonua Blake had this to say: 'I appoligise to the fans and ppl watching at home that gave me there support i couldnt bring it home tonight but ill be back'.

Event: TRIUMPH 3: Carnage
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1##CL#
Oliver closes the distance and pushes Montgomery back into the ropes.#BC2#
Montgomery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cordero Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Montgomery as he checks the leg kick.
Oliver takes one on the button.
Montgomery throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oliver on the side of the head.
Oliver closes the distance looking to clinch
and Montgomery counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montgomery misses with an attempted mid kick.
Montgomery lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliver at a distance. #CL2#
Montgomery moves into the clinch.
Montgomery tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliver avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montgomery.
Oliver is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Montgomery is keeping busy.
Oliver is trying to force a seperation but Montgomery has the dominant position.
Montgomery looking to throw knees to the head but Oliver is blocking nicely.
Montgomery lands a good knee to the midsection. Oliver won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
Montgomery throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliver. #BC2#
Montgomery's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oliver misses with a body punch
and Montgomery cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montgomery is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Montgomery misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oliver tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Montgomery manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliver avoids the head kick by Montgomery.
Oliver tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Montgomery manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Montgomery moves into range and clinches up with Oliver.
Oliver is trying to stall.
Oliver blocks a body shot from Montgomery.
Oliver trying to land knees to the body.
Oliver dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#T2#
Montgomery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Montgomery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Jamie Oliver has been cut.
Montgomery looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oliver blocks a body shot from Montgomery.
Oliver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliver misses with the head strike.
Montgomery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montgomery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montgomery tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montgomery misses with the head strike.
Oliver taking a breather.
Oliver takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliver wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Montgomery breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cordero Montgomery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Oliver's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Montgomery misses the shot to the body.
Oliver connects with an inside leg kick.
Oliver scores with a head kick. Montgomery tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oliver is looking to clinch but Montgomery is avoiding it.
A combination from Montgomery does no damage.
Oliver fails to land with a series of punches.
Oliver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montgomery.
Montgomery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliver lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Cordero Montgomery has been cut.
Montgomery cracks a nice hook into Oliver's ribs.
Oliver takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Oliver slips under a jab.
Oliver doesn't manage to clinch there - Montgomery circles away. #CL2#
Montgomery darts in and clinches Oliver up against the ropes.
Montgomery has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Montgomery lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Oliver can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery controls the action.
Montgomery has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Montgomery avoids it.
Montgomery has Oliver pressed against the ropes, preventing Oliver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oliver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montgomery misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oliver.
Oliver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Montgomery lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oliver is trying to break free.
Montgomery throws a knee to the head but misses.
Montgomery looking to throw knees to the head but Oliver is blocking nicely.
Montgomery has a couple of punches blocked by Oliver.
A knee to the head by Montgomery.
Good body shot from Montgomery.
Montgomery scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Montgomery breaks the clinch.
Montgomery takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T2#
Montgomery misses with a body shot.
Montgomery darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oliver checks a low kick from Montgomery.
A lazy left from Montgomery finds it's target.
Cordero Montgomery 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.
Oliver tries to clinch but Montgomery moves away
and Montgomery counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oliver doesn't manage to clinch there - Montgomery circles away.
Oliver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montgomery avoids the head kick by Oliver.
Montgomery just misses with a punch to the body.
Jamie Oliver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliver slips under a jab.
Montgomery misses with a double jab.
Oliver throws a big counter combination but Montgomery scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Montgomery avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Montgomery misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cordero Montgomery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Oliver tries to bum rush Montgomery with a series of wild strikes but Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cordero Montgomery is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oliver sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oliver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montgomery avoids a kick to the body.
Montgomery replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Oliver blocks it well.
Montgomery cracks Oliver with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oliver tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Montgomery manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montgomery circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montgomery let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Oliver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery throws a chopping leg kick but Oliver manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oliver ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery.
Oliver throws a body kick that misses
and Montgomery counters with a straight right hand.
Oliver tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Montgomery manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Oliver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut. Oliver saw that one coming.#CL2#
Montgomery gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oliver tries a body shot but Montgomery blocks it.
Montgomery prevents Oliver from breaking the clinch.
Cordero Montgomery seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oliver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oliver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Oliver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Montgomery has him pressed against the ropes.
Oliver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Oliver tries to circle away but Montgomery has him pinned against the ropes.
Montgomery landing knees to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Montgomery.
Montgomery lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliver backwards.
Montgomery is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Montgomery with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montgomery on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jamie Oliver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliver misses with an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cordero Montgomery comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Montgomery 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cordero Montgomery!

Event: SSSD 52: Luciano/Rize
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Fury sizes up Shewmaker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fury showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fury's waist but Fury gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shewmaker off to one side.
Fury is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shewmaker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shewmaker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fury defends it well.#TD#
Fury shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fury trying to control from half guard but Shewmaker is working away.
Fury is taking a breather. Shewmaker 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.#SUB#
Fury is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shewmaker has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shewmaker is controlling Fury's trapped leg to prevent Fury from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Fury is working for a kimura but Shewmaker is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB2#
Shewmaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fury pulls his head out easily.
Shewmaker is looking for a sweep. Fury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Fury is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shewmaker is just riding it out for now. Fury eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Fury is working for a submission of some sort.
Shewmaker works his way to full guard. Good work.#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.
Fury pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shewmaker is keeping the position for now.
Shewmaker working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fury pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shewmaker is keeping the position for now.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Shewmaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shewmaker pushes a forearm under Fury's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fury is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Shewmaker!
A victorious Steven Shewmaker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GDL 135:Silva VS Anderson
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Williams misses with a double jab.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Williams with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Sanchez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Sanchez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Williams gets a clinch.
Williams tries to pull guard but Sanchez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Williams decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Williams has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Sanchez is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Williams is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sanchez frees his head nicely. Oh but Williams has switched to an armbar! Sanchez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sonny Bill Williams!

Event: Bellicose - Pustik vs Orlov
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Vrabec changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cadena tries to avoid it but Vrabec manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cadena to the ground. Cadena escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vrabec definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cadena bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vrabec's head backwards.#KD2#
Cadena feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vrabec sprawling to the canvas! Vrabec rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cadena finish him?! #ROC2#Vrabec is rocked!#TD#
Vrabec shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Cadena manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vrabec keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Oh Vrabec is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cadena is looking to break free of the clinch but Vrabec has double underhooks.
Vrabec seems to have got his legs back now.
Vrabec changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cadena fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vrabec takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cadena lands with a shot to the body.
Cadena thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vrabec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cadena.
Cadena stuffs the takedown attempt from Vrabec. Vrabec gets slowly back to his feet.
Cadena looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Vrabec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrabec shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cadena cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cadena displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vrabec. #T1#
Cadena throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vrabec.
Cadena scores with a shot to the body.
Cadena slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cadena fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vrabec takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cadena misses with a wild body shot.
Cadena dances in with a quick combination. Vrabec is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Cadena snaps Vrabec's head back. Vrabec stumbles backwards against the cage. Cadena steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Vrabec's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Vrabec just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rodolfo Cadena!

Event: TRIUMPH 1: Calaway vs. Ripper
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Oliver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mahonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliver manages to avoid it.
Mahonen throws a lazy right hand but Oliver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jeppe Mahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahonen.#CL2#
Oliver moves into the clinch.
Mahonen is leaning against Oliver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliver blocks an uppercut.
Oliver is trying to break the clinch but Mahonen has him pressed against the ropes.
Mahonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliver backwards.
Mahonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahonen misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahonen.
Oliver avoids the elbow strike from Mahonen, against the ropes.
Mahonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mahonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahonen tries a knee to the head but Oliver blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliver wants to stall.
Mahonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliver's elbow. #T1#
Oliver is trying to break the clinch but Mahonen is controlling him.
Mahonen tries to land a knee to the head but Oliver blocks with his arms.
Oliver is trying to push Mahonen away but Mahonen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mahonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oliver is trying to maintain a safe position but Mahonen gets an underhook and turns Oliver into the ropes.
Mahonen can't find room to land a body shot as Oliver controls the action.
Mahonen lands a shoulder strike.
Mahonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mahonen working aggressively here.
Mahonen has a couple of punches blocked by Oliver.
Oliver blocking some punches.
Mahonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliver controls his hands.
Oliver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Mahonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oliver avoids it.
Oliver lands with a light punch inside.
Mahonen misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Mahonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Mahonen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on Oliver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mahonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliver backwards.
Mahonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oliver blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mahonen lands a body punch.
Mahonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliver wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahonen won't allow it.
Oliver scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Mahonen on the inside.
Mahonen keeps control of Oliver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oliver is trying to break free.
Oliver tries to land a knee to the head but Mahonen blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeppe Mahonen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Oliver plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oliver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahonen.
Mahonen misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Mahonen tries to keep at a distance but Oliver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mahonen misses with an elbow strike.
Oliver is trying to force a seperation but Mahonen has the dominant position.
Oliver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahonen.
Mahonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oliver or not.
Oliver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahonen tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliver avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahonen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mahonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliver can do to turn this around?
Mahonen misses with the head strike.
Oliver tries to circle away but Mahonen has him pinned against the ropes.
Mahonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliver.
Mahonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oliver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Oliver tries to break free but Mahonen pushes him back against the ropes.
Oliver can't break the clinch.
Mahonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mahonen misses with a body punch.
Oliver prevents a body shot from Mahonen.
Mahonen misses with a knee strike.
Mahonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliver blocking some punches.
Mahonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mahonen as Oliver tries to tie him up.
Mahonen misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oliver has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mahonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliver.
Oliver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oliver works on Mahonen's body with a couple of short punches.
Oliver lands a shot to the body.
Oliver wants to stall. #T2#
Oliver trying to stall but Mahonen improves his position.
Oliver seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Oliver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oliver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mahonen has Oliver pressed against the ropes, preventing Oliver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mahonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oliver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Oliver working hard to break the clinch.
Mahonen misses with a knee strike.
Oliver is looking to control Mahonen's arms but Mahonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oliver has his back to the ropes.
Oliver is trying to break the clinch but Mahonen is controlling him.
Mahonen throws a head punch that misses.
Mahonen misses with a knee to the head.
Oliver is trying to break the clinch but Mahonen is controlling him.
Mahonen lands a nice uppercut.
Oliver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mahonen avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeppe Mahonen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Oliver. #CL2#
Oliver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mahonen, pushing him back against the ropes.
Jeppe Mahonen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mahonen connects with a knee to the head.
Oliver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mahonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Mahonen prevents Oliver from breaking the clinch.
Oliver misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahonen pushes Oliver back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oliver working hard to break the clinch.
Mahonen keeps control of Oliver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mahonen misses with a body punch. #T1#
Mahonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliver blocks an uppercut.
Mahonen throws a head punch that misses.
Mahonen lands a nice uppercut.
Mahonen misses with the head strike.
Mahonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oliver is defending well for now.
Mahonen tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliver avoids the damage to the body.
Oliver is trying to break the clinch but Mahonen has him pressed against the ropes.
Mahonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahonen.
Oliver is trying to maintain a safe position but Mahonen gets an underhook and turns Oliver into the ropes.
Oliver is trying to force a seperation but Mahonen has the dominant position.
Mahonen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mahonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliver controls his hands.
Oliver blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jeppe Mahonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mahonen has a couple of punches blocked by Oliver.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Oliver wants to stall.
Oliver has had enough of the clinch but Mahonen keeps him there for the moment.
Oliver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mahonen is defending well for now.
Oliver is looking to break free of the clinch but Mahonen has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oliver.
Oliver blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeppe Mahonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mahonen 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 Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeppe Mahonen!

Event: Bellicose - Paul vs Murphy
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Fonua Blake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koyri thuds his right hand into Fonua Blake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fonua Blake scores with a head kick. Koyri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Koyri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fonua Blake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fonua Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koyri.
Fonua Blake throwing a counter right hand but Koyri manages to avoid it.
Fonua Blake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fonua Blake throws a sloppy head kick and Koyri moves out of range easily.
Koyri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fonua Blake's head.
Koyri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fonua Blake scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fonua Blake misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Koyri. That snapped Fonua Blake's head back.
Fonua Blake throws a head kick that misses.
Fonua Blake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koyri lands with a hook. Fonua Blake tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fonua Blake throws a head kick but Koyri moves out of range. #T1#
Koyri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koyri lands a leg kick that knocks Fonua Blake off balance momentarily.
Koyri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koyri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice jab there from Koyri.
Koyri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fonua Blake.
Fonua Blake throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Koyri has closed the distance and engaged Fonua Blake in a clinch.
Fonua Blake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Koyri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koyri prevents Fonua Blake from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Koyri.
Fonua Blake is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Koyri.
Fonua Blake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Koyri. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koyri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fonua Blake backwards.
Fonua Blake is trying to break the clinch but Koyri has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Koyri on the inside.
Koyri gets through Fonua Blake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koyri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koyri lands with a short shot to the head.
Koyri is leaning against Fonua Blake and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koyri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fonua Blake is trying to break the clinch but Koyri has him pressed against the cage.
Koyri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fonua Blake backwards.
A body shot lands from Koyri.
Fonua Blake takes a shot to the head.
Koyri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fonua Blake backwards.
Koyri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fonua Blakes head.
Koyri lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Fonua Blake is rocked!
Koyri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Fonua Blake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koyri unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Fonua Blake! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Koyri is unloading with more strikes now! Fonua Blake drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pentti Koyri!
The defeated Jared Fonua Blake had this to say: 'I appoligise to the fans and ppl watching at home that gave me there support i couldnt bring it home tonight but ill be back'.

Event: Bellicose - Howard vs Horton
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1#
Nyla scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Takeo Takeda has been cut.
Nyla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeda.
Nyla throws a body punch but Takeda moves out of range.
Takeda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nyla, as that shot connected.
Nyla throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Takeda counters by moving into the clinch.
Nyla lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
A short left from Nyla.
Nyla lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takeda.
Nyla lands a nice uppercut.
Nyla lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nyla.
Takeda has Nyla pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nyla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nyla lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nyla is working Takeda over against the cage.
Nyla gets underhooks to prevent Takeda's takedown attempt. #T1#
Takeda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nyla after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeo Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nyla.
Nyla gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takeda.
Nyla lands an uppercut.
Nyla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nyla gets underhooks to prevent Takeda's takedown attempt.
Takeda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nyla gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good body shot from Nyla.
Nyla lands with a light punch inside.
Takeda goes for a takedown attempt but Nyla pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takeda slips a jab from Nyla.
A jab from Nyla misses.
Sammy Nyla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A big right from Nyla misses.
A slow jab from Nyla misses its intended target.
Takeda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nyla.
Nyla misses with a straight right.
Takeda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nyla misses the jab.
As Nyla tries to get set, Takeda tries to push him back and clinch up but Nyla manages to avoid the attempt.
Nyla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Nyla tries to get set, Takeda tries to push him back and clinch up but Nyla manages to avoid the attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Nyla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nyla throws a hook but Takeda avoids it easily.#T3#
Nyla takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Takeda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nyla sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Nyla closes the distance and clinches.
Nyla lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nyla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takeda looking for a takedown.
Nyla lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Nyla.
Takeda wants a takedown.
Takeda can't get the takedown.
Nyla gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takeda.
Nyla is leaning against Takeda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nyla pushes Takeda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nyla. #T4#
A short right from Nyla.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nyla lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Takeda is rocked!#BC2#
Nyla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Nyla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nyla looks to throw the jab but Takeda is out of range.
A big right from Nyla misses.
Takeda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takeda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sammy Nyla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyla misses with a hook.
Takeda is looking to counter the offense by Nyla and move into the clinch.
Nyla lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Nyla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeo Takeda's cut.
That's time! Takeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nyla misses with a straight right.
Takeda tries to counter by clinching up but Nyla breaks away and moves out of range.
Nyla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nyla smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Takeda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nyla throws an overhand right that drops Takeda like a sack of potatoes! Nyla dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Nyla!

Event: Highland 118
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1##CL#
Vasiliev instigates a clinch.
Vasiliev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shaw prevents it.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shaw to keep the fight standing.
Shaw tries to circle away but Vasiliev has him pinned against the cage.
Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vasiliev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Shaw lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Vasiliev is working away.
Shaw landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev controlling the position well.
Vasiliev is staying active underneath Shaw, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
It looks like Shaw is going to stand back up.
Vasiliev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vasiliev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaw is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Vasiliev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vasiliev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaw on the ground.
Vasiliev wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shaw has eaten all the pies!
Shaw wants to stand but Vasiliev has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasiliev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timur Vasiliev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Vasiliev instigates a clinch.
Vasiliev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Vasiliev holds him up against the cage and eventually Shaw drops back down to his feet.
Shaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Timur Vasiliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Shaw.
Shaw tries to circle away but Vasiliev has him pinned against the cage.
Vasiliev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Shaw gets tackled into the cage by Vasiliev. Vasiliev maintains the clinch.
Vasiliev fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Vasiliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Vasiliev gets a clinch.
Vasiliev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shaw. #T3#
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
Shaw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vasiliev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vasiliev avoiding damage. #TD#
Vasiliev jumps into guard, dragging Shaw to the mat.
Shaw 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.
Vasiliev is trying to hold Shaw in close to prevent damage but Shaw has managed to pass into half guard.
Vasiliev is looking to control Shaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vasiliev avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Vasiliev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaw pulls his head out easily.
Vasiliev is trying to stand up here but Shaw is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Shaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vasiliev is just riding it out for now. Shaw eventually gives up the hold.
Vasiliev is trying to maintain the position but Shaw is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vasiliev is staying active underneath Shaw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Vasiliev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Shaw gets tackled into the cage by Vasiliev. Vasiliev maintains the clinch.
Shaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vasiliev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shaw is looking to clinch but Vasiliev is avoiding it.
Shaw looks for a takedown but Vasiliev sprawls well.#CL#
Vasiliev moves into the clinch successfully.
Shaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vasiliev has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Shaw has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vasiliev uses from the top position.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Shaw has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shaw looking to control.
Shaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vasiliev is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasiliev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
Vasiliev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaw working a defensive guard but Vasiliev manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB#
Vasiliev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vasiliev trying to control the position but Shaw is working away. #T2#
Vasiliev 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 Shaw's shoulder. That is not cool.
Shaw struggling a bit here.
Shaw is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vasiliev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shaw is trying to control but can't.
Jackson Shaw has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Shaw is looking to improve his position. #SU#
Vasiliev stands up and beckons Shaw to join him on the feet. #CL#
Vasiliev gets a clinch.
Vasiliev can't get the takedown.
A short right from Vasiliev on the inside.
Shaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vasiliev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Timur Vasiliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Shaw.
Vasiliev managing to block the knees to the body from Shaw.
Shaw tries to circle away but Vasiliev has him pinned against the cage.
Shaw is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vasiliev tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Shaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shaw looking for a takedown.
Vasiliev tries for a takedown but Shaw manages to get underhooks.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vasiliev to keep the fight standing.
Shaw jumps guard but Vasiliev stands there with Shaw around his waist. Shaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vasiliev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Shaw pulls guard effortlessly.
Vasiliev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Vasiliev stands and steps away. Shaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Vasiliev, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Vasiliev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Vasiliev has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Vasiliev clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Vasiliev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shaw is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shaw trying to control the position but instead, Vasiliev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shaw into the cage.
Vasiliev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shaw tries to land knees in the clinch but Vasiliev avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Vasiliev. #TD#
Vasiliev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vasiliev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vasiliev wants to hit a sweep here but Shaw passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vasiliev there! #T1#
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vasiliev is looking to escape.
Vasiliev is working to get back to half guard.
Vasiliev tries to hold on but Shaw pushes him away.
Vasiliev is squirming around, avoiding Shaw's attempts to control the action.
Vasiliev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Shaw lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shaw avoids the attempt from Vasiliev to control.
Shaw trying to control but Vasiliev is having none of it. #T3#
Vasiliev is looking to improve his position but Shaw isn't that keen on the idea.
Shaw trying to control but Vasiliev is having none of it.
Vasiliev is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vasiliev is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB2#
Shaw is working for a guillotine from mount but Vasiliev frees his head quite easily.
Vasiliev is looking to get to half guard.
Vasiliev is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timur Vasiliev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vasiliev hang on?

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vasiliev 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Vasiliev!
A very excited looking Timur Vasiliev 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.
The defeated Jackson Shaw had this to say: 'I want a rematch I can beat this peice of crap fighter.'.

Event: SSSD 47: Kirin/Luciano
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Ori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Donsal Ori has been cut.
Fury lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ori misses with a left hand
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
Ori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donsal Ori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ori gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Fury drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fury jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fury controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fury trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fury is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Ori has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fury can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Fury wants to pass the guard but Ori is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ori isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fury stacks Ori on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fury!
The referee asks Fury politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fury prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Fury working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ori tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fury tries to move to mount but Ori blocks the move with his legs. #T2##SUB2#
Fury is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ori looks calm but he's in trouble here. Fury gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ori is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Fury lets go of the hold and Ori can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Fury!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James Fury waved his t-shirt featuring 88 Fight Club Clothing $50-$100's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Bellicose - Priest vs Saturn
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1##CL#
Baldwin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Cadena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baldwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cadena cracks Baldwin with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Baldwin tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Cadena pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Baldwin is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Cadena!

Event: Highland 108
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1##CL#
Vasiliev closes the distance and clinches.
Vasiliev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasiliev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tassen fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Vasiliev closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Vasiliev manages to break the clinch.
Vasiliev ducks under a wild hook from Tassen.
Vasiliev looks to clinch
and Tassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vasiliev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tassen counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tassen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vasiliev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vasiliev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tassen is one step ahead there.
Tassen with a nice head shot there.#T1##SUB#
Vasiliev looking for a guillotine here but Tassen defends easily.
Tassen connects with a couple of short punches.
Tassen lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tassen is working Vasiliev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tassen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tassen stopping the sweep attempt from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev working a defensive guard here.
Tassen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tassen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tassen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tassen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasiliev is keeping the position for now.
Tassen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tassen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Vasiliev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tassen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tassen thuds his right hand into Vasiliev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tassen shoots for a double leg takedown but Vasiliev sprawls well. He's pushed Tassen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Vasiliev has managed to clinch. #T3#
Tassen wants a takedown. #BC#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch.
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tassen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasiliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Tassen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Vasiliev pulls Tassen into guard.
Tassen stands up over Vasiliev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vasiliev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tassen.
Vasiliev wants to get back to his feet but Tassen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tassen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tassen throwing strikes but missing.
Tassen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tassen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vasiliev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasiliev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vasiliev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vasiliev tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Vasiliev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tassen stacks Vasiliev on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tassen!
Vasiliev looking for a sweep but Tassen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Tassen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Vasiliev moves into the clinch.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Tassen has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vasiliev - that landed with a thud.
Vasiliev fails to pull guard.
Vasiliev tries for a takedown but Tassen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Vasiliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up
and Tassen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tassen tries to keep at a distance but Vasiliev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vasiliev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Vasiliev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tassen. #BC#
Vasiliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasiliev wants to clinch
enabling Tassen to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Vasiliev instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tassen after a bit of a struggle.
Tassen wants a takedown. #T2##TD#
Vasiliev pulls guard effortlessly.
Lee Tassen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tassen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tassen advances position into side control!
Vasiliev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vasiliev is being controlled here.
Vasiliev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tassen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tassen working away.
Tassen in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Vasiliev is trying to get back to half guard.
Vasiliev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vasiliev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vasiliev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tassen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tassen has control of an arm but Vasiliev manages to advance to Tassen's back!
Tassen prevents Vasiliev from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Vasiliev working for a choke but Tassen reverses nicely into Vasiliev 's guard.
Vasiliev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Tassen wants to control from the top but Vasiliev keeps moving.
Vasiliev is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tassen dives into side control.
Vasiliev taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasiliev is not content to let Tassen control the position.
Check out the look on Tassen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lee Tassen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tassen shoots in but Vasiliev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vasiliev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vasiliev slips a jab and a cross from Tassen.
Tassen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vasiliev doesn't seem bothered though.
Vasiliev looks to clinch
and Vasiliev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasiliev wants to clinch
and Vasiliev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasiliev wants to clinch
and Tassen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tassen misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev closes the distance but Tassen moves to the side
and Tassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasiliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch but Tassen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasiliev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Vasiliev tries to clinch
and Tassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Tassen - just one landing.
Tassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up
and Tassen counters with a right hand to the body.
Vasiliev tries to clinch
and Tassen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tassen keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasiliev wants to clinch
letting Tassen counter with a right hand.
Vasiliev tries to clinch but Tassen moves away
enabling Tassen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vasiliev wants to clinch up but Tassen keeps it at a distance.
Tassen scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Tassen lands a lovely overhand right.
Tassen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tassen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasiliev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tassen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vasiliev looks to clinch #KD2#
and Tassen counters with a left and a right that hurts Vasiliev! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Tassen jumps into full mount!
Vasiliev is desperately trying to improve his position but Tassen has a good base and remains in mount.
Tassen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tassen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vasiliev is looking to escape.
Tassen lands with some strikes.
Tassen connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T3#
Vasiliev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Vasiliev is rocked!
Tassen lands a big elbow - Vasiliev is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Vasiliev is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lee Tassen!

Event: SSSD 44: Frank/McGee
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1##KD2#
Nwaoge lands a big right hand that sends Fury crashing to the mat! Nwaoge stays standing though and waves Fury back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like James Fury has been cut.
Nwaoge takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fury fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nwaoge lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nwaoge as he avoids it easily.
Nwaoge scores with a jab.
Fury gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nwaoge counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Fury off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Nwaoge follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Fury was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Medzavi Nwaoge!
After winning the bout, Medzavi Nwaoge thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose - DeKoning vs Murphy
Date: Nov 12, 2021

#R1##CL#
Yong closes the distance and pushes Takeda back into the cage.
Yong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takeda.
Takeda wants a takedown but no success here.
Takeda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baldwin Yong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeo Takeda.
Takeda has Yong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takeda is working for takedown but Yong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Takeda is trying to drag Yong to the mat but Yong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Yong tightens his grip and picks Takeda up, before dumping him to the ground. Takeda manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Takeda is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Yong has his hands clasped together but Takeda extends and breaks Yong's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Takeda.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takeo Takeda!
Baldwin Yong was interviewed post fight and said 'Why would the ref stop the fight I only broke both legs?'.

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