Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 16: Buddha v Boytsov
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Steele tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steele staying out of range there.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones tries to land a body kick
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steele avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Steele moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Steele presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones tries to work over Steele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steele blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Steele takes an elbow to the temple.
Steele avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Steele lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones looks winded!
Steele dips a shoulder and cracks Jones with a mighty uppercut! Jones falls back against the cage and Steele unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jones is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Steele screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxon Steele!

Event: DC 141 Savisto v Billingsly
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Ebe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ebe misses the shot to the body.
Babel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Babel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ebe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ebe looks to score with a jab to the body but Babel is just out of range.
Babel feinted with a counter takedown.
Ebe stuns Babel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ebe takes a swing at Babel's ribcage but misses.
Ebe throws a big shot that misses.
Babel feinted with a counter takedown.
Babel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body punch from Ebe.
Babel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Babel staying out of range there.
Babel shoots in for a takedown but Ebe shows good takedown defense.
Ebe misses with a combination #TD#
and Babel counters with a single leg into guard. Ebe didn't expect that. #T1#
Ebe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Babel tries to free his leg and advance position but Ebe is retaining full guard.
Babel wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving.
Babel postures up. #SUB#
Babel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Babel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Babel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ebe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Babel has managed to get both his arms back between Ebe's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ebe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ebe is continuing to stall.
Babel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ebe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ebe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Babel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ebe pulls Babel in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ebe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Babel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ebe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Babel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ebe is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Babel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ebe sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Babel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ebe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Babel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ebe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Babel's guard! Nice work there by Ebe!
Ebe trying to control the position from guard on top but Babel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ebe controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Babel is looking for a triangle but Ebe pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Babel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ebe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ebe wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Babel is looking for a triangle but Ebe pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Babel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Isaac Ebe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ebe leaves Babel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ebe looks to throw the jab but Babel is out of range. #TD#
Babel shoots in and bounces Ebe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Ebe working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Babel has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebe wants to control but Babel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebe is looking to improve his position.
Babel passes to full mount!
Babel wants to control the pace but Ebe is squirming around nicely. #T1##SUB#
Babel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Babel avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.
Ebe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ebe wants to hold on but Babel pushes him away.
Ebe tries to reverse the position but Babel maintains control.#SUB#
Babel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Babel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ebe is surviving well by controlling Babel's body position as best he can. #T2#
Babel controlling the pace for now.
Babel avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.
Ebe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Babel avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.#SUB#
Babel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ebe can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Babel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ebe can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ebe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Babel is looking to work his way around to Ebe's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ebe tries to lock up and control but Babel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Babel looking for a guillotine from mount but Ebe is having none of it.
Ebe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ebe tries to lock up and control but Babel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ebe reaches up to try and control the position but Babel seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ebe rolls and tries to escape and now Babel has his back! #SUB#
Ebe showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Babel working for a choke but Ebe is defending well. #T4#
Ebe just trying to survive but Babel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Babel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Babel gets his hands free as Ebe looks to control.
Ebe tries to roll but Babel sticks to his back. #SUB#
Babel is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ebe is defending well though. Babel let's go of the attempt for now.
Babel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ebe can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ebe trying to control the hands but Babel breaks the grip. #SUB#
Babel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Babel dominated that second round.
That's time! Babel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Babel shoots in for a takedown but Ebe shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Babel misses the target.
Ebe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babel manages to avoid it.
Ebe is looking to land body kicks.
Babel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ebe misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Babel counters with a takedown into side control.
Ebe struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Babel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ebe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Ebe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebe has one of Babel's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T1##SUB#
Babel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ebe wants to control but Babel postures up.
Babel tries to move to mount but Ebe blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Ebe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nino Babel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Babel tries for a kimura but Ebe is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Babel wants to control but Ebe is keeping him busy.
Ebe is trying to control Babel's posture but Babel avoids it.
Babel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ebe keeps working. #SUB#
Babel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Babel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ebe struggling a bit here.#T3#
Ebe is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Babel is staying active.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ebe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ebe throws a big shot that misses.
Ebe slaps away a takedown attempt from Babel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice body punch from Ebe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ebe.
Isaac Ebe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babel dives in and grabs Ebe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ebe pushes down on Babel's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Babel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Ebe lands a jab to the nose.
Ebe keeps Babel at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Ebe misses.
Babel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ebe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Babel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ebe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ebe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Isaac Ebe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Babel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ebe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Babel scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babel wants to clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Ebe!
A very excited looking Isaac Ebe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C285: Billabong vs Jiang
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Keji lands a right hook to the body.
Keji throws a lazy uppercut
and Keji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keji paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
A big left from Keji misses.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Keji takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keji.
Keji misses with a body shot
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Keji misses with a straight right.
Keji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keji scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox blocks a jab.
Keji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Keji loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox slips under a jab.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keji throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Keji cracks Knox with a good jab.
Keji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Keji misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keji throws a poor cross that misses
and Keji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Keji.
Keji misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Keji misses with a straight right.
Abdul Keji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Keji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Keji swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keji. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keji misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Keji toppling to the canvas! Keji scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!#ROC2#Keji is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Keji.
Oh Keji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keji misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Keji seems to have got his legs back now.
Keji cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Keji lands with a good body shot.
Keji connects with a body shot.
Keji is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox. #T3#
Keji misses with a left hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand. #KD#
Keji feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Knox sprawling to the canvas! Knox rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Keji finish him?!
Keji misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keji connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Knox is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keji misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Keji finish him?
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox moves away from the strike by Keji.
Knox throws a counter combo.
Keji circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Knox to the canvas! Knox doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Keji keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Keji!
After winning the bout, Abdul Keji thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Zeta Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: DC 137: Beard v Kuomanen
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Gonna Get is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Igwe's half guard.
Igwe is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Gonna Get is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Gonna Get is looking for a kimura here.
Igwe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Igwe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Igwe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Igwe keeping moving, preventing Gonna Get from controlling successfully. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Igwe is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gonna Get told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Igwe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gonna Get looking to hit a scissor sweep but Igwe is one step ahead there.
Igwe trying to control but Gonna Get is working from the bottom.
Igwe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Igwe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Igwe trying to control but Gonna Get is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Igwe trying to move into half guard but instead Gonna Get has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Igwe pushes a forearm under Gonna Get's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gonna Get is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Okoro Igwe!
The defeated Covid Gonna Get had this to say: 'Don't worry, I still got you.'.

Event: C279: Nakagawa vs Barkley
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Keji throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Keji.
Branca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Branca.
Branca throws a body shot but no joy.
Branca takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keji was well out of range. Poor timing from Branca.
Keji takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Branca shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Keji fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Branca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keji misses with an uppercut
and Branca counters with a nice uppercut.
Keji throws an off balance right hand
and Branca counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Keji jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keji takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Branca moves out of range as Keji strikes.
A slow jab from Branca misses its intended target. #T1#
Branca thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Keji if he has to take too many more of those.
Branca blocks a jab.
Branca walks into a straight right hand from Keji.
A swing and a miss from Keji.
Branca with a hook.
Keji lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.
Nice uppercut lands for Keji. That snapped Branca's head back.
Keji throws the left hand but Branca avoids the punch easily.
Branca throws out a counter right but Keji avoids it with no problem.
Keji misses with a hook
and Branca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branca ducks under a wild hook from Keji.
Branca misses with the combination.
Branca throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#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!
Branca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keji swings widly with a right hand
and Branca counters with a right hand to the body.
Branca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Keji counter with a right hand.
Branca is looking to score with low kicks.
Branca lands a really nice looking cross but Keji seems unphased.
Keji throws a hook but Branca blocks it.
Keji throws a right hand that misses
and Branca counters with a nice leg kick.
Branca throws a big shot that misses.
Keji swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Branca throws out a counter right but Keji avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Branca misses.
Branca thuds his right hand into Keji's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Branca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Keji.#CUT#The cut above Joao Cajo Branca's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Keji.
Keji ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keji misses with a looping right.
Keji stuns Branca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Branca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keji throws a jab when Branca was well out of range.
Branca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keji is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice straight punches there by Keji. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keji.
Keji keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Branca.
Branca gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keji.#CUT#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Branca staying out of range there.
Keji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keji closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Branca! Keji dives in looking to finish! Branca is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Keji!
Abdul Keji decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 131:Pisswater v Azarola
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Igwe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ritori looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Igwe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ritori keeps working. #SUB2#
Igwe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ritori is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Igwe staying calm.
Igwe trying to control the position but Ritori is working away.
Igwe controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritori sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Igwe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Igwe wants to take a breather but Ritori is having none of it.
Ritori knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Igwe on the ground.#SUB2#
Igwe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Igwe controlling the action here.
Igwe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ritori knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Igwe is trying to control the action in half guard but Ritori is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Igwe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Igwe tries to pass to full mount but Ritori defends it.
Igwe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Igwe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ritori doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Igwe. #SUB2#
Igwe is trying to work for a kimura but Ritori is defending well.
Igwe content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Igwe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ritori knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Igwe is taking a breather. Ritori 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Ritori as Igwe shoots in.
As Igwe backs away, Ritori returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Igwe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ritori counters with a straight right hand.
Ritori stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ritori darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Ritori misses its intended target.
Okoro Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igwe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ritori sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Igwe somewhat.
Wusan Ritori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Okoro Igwe.#T4#
Igwe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Ritori counters with a nice right hand that sends Igwe toppling to the canvas! Igwe scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ritori finish him?!#ROC#Igwe is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Igwe gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ritori gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Igwe is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wusan Ritori!
A victorious Wusan Ritori thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C276: Billabong vs Malley
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Chukwuma throws a lazy right hand but Keji sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chukwuma was well out of range. Poor timing from Keji.
Chukwuma staying out of range there.
Keji thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chukwuma throws a looping overhand right but Keji ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keji. Chukwuma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keji on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keji doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Chukwuma.
Chukwuma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keji was well out of range. Poor timing from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma cracks Keji with a good jab.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Keji.
A nice side step and Keji releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chukwuma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keji.
Chukwuma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chukwuma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Tank Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Chukwuma throws a sloppy body shot
letting Keji counter with a right hand.
Keji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chukwuma was well out of range. Poor timing from Keji.
Chukwuma throws a lazy head kick
and Keji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chukwuma misses with a right hand
enabling Keji to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Chukwuma misses with a right hand
and Keji counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Chukwuma scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Keji is trying to push Chukwuma away but Chukwuma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Keji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keji drops his hands momentarily and Chukwuma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chukwuma with a nice calf kick.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keji throws a body shot but no joy.
Chukwuma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chukwuma connects with a jab.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut
and Chukwuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keji takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Keji misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Chukwuma 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD#
Chukwuma drops Keji with a big left hand and mounts him. Keji is in big trouble! #ROC#Keji is rocked!#T3#
Chukwuma trying to control but Keji is having none of it.
Keji is still in real trouble! Can Chukwuma finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keji blocking the ground and pound.
Keji wants to hold on but Chukwuma pushes him away.
Keji seems to have recovered his senses.
Keji takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Keji is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chukwuma cracks Keji with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tinashe Chukwuma!
An out of breath Tinashe Chukwuma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 129: Vinge v Karjarlainen
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Atkins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ebe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ebe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atkins postures up.
Atkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Ebe is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Ebe working for a triangle but Atkins defends it easily.
Atkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Atkins is working for a submission of some sort.
Ebe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Ebe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Atkins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ebe! #SUB2#
Atkins looking for a guillotine from mount but Ebe is having none of it.
Ebe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ebe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Atkins thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ebe tries to hold on but Atkins pushes him away.
Atkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atkins avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.#T2#
Ebe is trying desperately to improve position.
Atkins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB2#
Atkins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ebe tries to reverse the position but Atkins maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkins fails to take his opponent's back.
Ebe wants to hold on but Atkins pushes him away.
Atkins controlling from the full mount.
Ebe avoids a series of strikes thrown by Atkins.
Atkins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ebe wants to hold on but Atkins pushes him away.#T3#
Atkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ebe is looking to escape.
Ebe tries to hold on but Atkins pushes him away.
Ebe is looking to get to half guard.
Ebe is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Ebe is desperately trying to improve his position but Atkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Atkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ebe is looking to escape.
Ebe holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Atkins tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T4#
Ebe tries to hold on but Atkins postures up.
Ebe wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Atkins.
Atkins with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ebe is looking to get to half guard.
Atkins avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.
Atkins controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkins avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.
Atkins raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebe reaches up and holds on to Atkins to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Atkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Atkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ebe, pushing him back against the cage.
Atkins tries to work over Ebe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ebe is trying to break the clinch but Atkins is controlling him.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Atkins to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Ebe manages to pull guard.
Atkins wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving.
Ebe has control of Atkins's left arm, preventing Atkins from doing any damage.
Ebe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Atkins throwing strikes from guard but Ebe blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Atkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ebe is pulling down on Atkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Atkins, at least for the moment.
Ebe keeping moving, preventing Atkins from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ebe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Atkins trying to control but Ebe is working from the bottom.
Atkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Atkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Atkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ebe managing to control the position.
Ebe controls Atkins momentarily but Atkins frees himself.
Atkins wants to pass the guard but Ebe is keeping the position.
Atkins wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ebe managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Atkins tries to clinch but Ebe moves out of range.
Ebe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A cross from Ebe lands.
Nice defenses there by Atkins.
Atkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ebe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ebe dips to his left and cracks Atkins with an uppercut!#T3#
Atkins takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Adrian Atkins has been cut.
Atkins ducks right into an uppercut from Ebe.
Ebe throws a right hand that misses
and Atkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ebe's knee momentarily.
Ebe throws a body shot but no joy.
Ebe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ebe throws a hook but Atkins avoids it easily.
Atkins scores with a shot to the body.
Atkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ebe misses with a hook.#CL2#
Atkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Atkins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ebe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Atkins smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Atkins moves into range and clinches up with Ebe.#T4#
Atkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Ebe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ebe wants to break free but Atkins has control. #BC2#
Atkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Atkins.
Atkins passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ebe! #SUB2#
Atkins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ebe wants to hold on but Atkins pushes him away.
Atkins controlling from the full mount.
Ebe is trying to escape the mount.
Atkins throws some wild stikes that Ebe manages to avoid easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Atkins avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Atkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrian Atkins'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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Atkins clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Atkins.
Atkins lands a left hand.
Ebe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Atkins walks away with a smile on his face. Ebe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Atkins misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Ebe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Atkins won't be happy with that.
Atkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Atkins sneaks back into half guard.
Ebe wants to control but Atkins is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Ebe seems content to control.
Ebe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Atkins is pressing down on Ebe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB2#
Atkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ebe defends well.
Atkins keeping moving, preventing Ebe from controlling successfully.
Atkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ebe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Ebe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ebe is tightening it up a little... Atkins has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Atkins reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Atkins taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ebe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Isaac Ebe!
Isaac Ebe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Adrian Atkins was interviewed post fight and said 'I get paid either way!'.

Event: DC 125: Queiroz v Nagasaki
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Igwe shoots for a double leg takedown but Vinge sprawls well. He's pushed Igwe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Igwe 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.
Vinge misses with a straight left.
Igwe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Igwe scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Igwe misses.
Vinge stuffs the takedown.
Igwe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vinge tried to counter with a leg kick but Igwe avoided it.
Igwe misses with a hook. Vinge ducked under it nicely.
Igwe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Igwe moves away from the strike by Vinge.
Igwe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinge with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vinge ducks under a wild hook from Igwe.#TD2#
Igwe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Igwe is looking for a kimura but Vinge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Igwe to get the leverage. #T1#
Igwe is looking to take a break and control but Vinge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Igwe is looking for submissions but instead, Vinge has regained full guard.
Igwe stays in close to Vinge's body and controls the position.
Vinge has control of Igwe's left arm, preventing Igwe from doing any damage.
Vinge's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Igwe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vinge has Igwe pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Igwe 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.
Vinge keeping moving, preventing Igwe from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vinge managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vinge moves forwards but Igwe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jimmie Vinge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Igwe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vinge tries to avoid it but Igwe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vinge to the ground. Vinge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Vinge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jimmie Vinge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Okoro Igwe.
Igwe throws out a loose jab but Vinge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Igwe misses with a body shot.
Igwe throws a right hand that misses
and Vinge counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Igwe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinge was well out of range. Poor timing from Igwe.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Igwe.
Igwe connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Igwe misses its intended target.
Vinge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Igwe just misses with a punch to the body.
Okoro Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Igwe tries to keep at a distance but Vinge has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Igwe manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Igwe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vinge is aware though and is defending well.
Vinge controlling from the top position.
Vinge has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Igwe pulls Vinge in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Igwe trying to keep a closed guard but Vinge is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Igwe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vinge defends it easily.
Igwe has a closed guard, preventing Vinge from standing up.
Vinge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Igwe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Igwe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vinge is aware though and is defending well.
Igwe wants to control the position but Vinge says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Igwe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vinge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Okoro Igwe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Igwe throws an off balance right hand
and Igwe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Igwe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vinge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Igwe throws a big shot that misses.
Igwe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Vinge.#ROC#Igwe is rocked!
Igwe misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Vinge to counter with a crisp jab.
Igwe is still on wobbly legs! Can Vinge finish him?
Igwe throws a right hand that misses
and Vinge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Igwe thinking.
Igwe misses with a jab to the body
and Vinge counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmie Vinge!
A victorious Jimmie Vinge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C266: Nakagawa vs Machado II
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Branca throws out a loose jab but Keji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keji throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
Keji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branca.
Good standup being displayed there by Keji as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keji misses with a body shot.
Keji looks to score with a jab to the body but Branca is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keji misses with a straight left.
Keji blocks a jab.
Branca throws a looping overhand right but Keji ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Keji tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Branca misses with a lunging right hand
and Keji counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Keji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branca throws a hook but Keji blocks it.
Keji is looking to wear down Branca with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A swing and a miss from Keji.
Branca doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Branca misses with an uppercut.
Branca with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keji to score with a decent uppercut.
Branca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Branca is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Keji jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keji scores with a jab to the body.
Branca scores with a body shot.
Branca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Branca throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Branca is predictable there
and Keji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keji needs to keep his hands up - Branca had a free shot at his head there.
Branca misses the jab.
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!
Branca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keji. That did some damage!
Branca works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Keji.
Branca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keji has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keji scores with a crisp jab that stopped Branca in his tracks. #CUT#That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Keji as he connects with a hook.#KD#
Keji sends Branca crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Keji is motioning to the referee to let Branca up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Branca is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Joao Cajo Branca's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A jab from Branca does it's job there.
Branca is still on wobbly legs! Can Keji finish him?
Keji is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Keji lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Branca up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Keji from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Branca's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdul Keji!
Our winner, Abdul Keji, 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: DC 121 Babel v Savisto
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Nice cross by Ebe.
Sulekov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ebes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sulekov throws a hook but Ebe blocks it.
Sulekov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ebe.
A big right from Sulekov misses.
Ebe throws a shot from downtown. Sulekov moves away and avoids it.
Sulekov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ebe.
Sulekov throws a hook but Ebe avoids it easily.
Sulekov misses with a straight right.
Sulekov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sulekov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Damar Sulekov has been cut.
Nice jab there from Ebe.
Sulekov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sulekov misses with an uppercut.
Ebe scores with a jab to the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ebe.
Sulekov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sulekov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sulekov misses with a wild body shot.
Sulekov looks to land a left hand but Ebe moved out of range nicely.
Ebe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Nice cross by Ebe.#CUT2#Damar Sulekov's cut is getting worse.
Ebe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sulekov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebe.
Sulekov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Sulekov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ebe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sulekov misses the shot to the body.
Sulekov misses with a hook. Ebe ducked under it nicely.
Sulekov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ebe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Ebe.#KD2#
Ebe lands a big uppercut and Sulekov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sulekov looks OK. Ebe waves Sulekov back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Ebe.
Ebe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sulekov is breathing heavily.
Sulekov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ebe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ebe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sulekov momentarily. #CUT2#Damar Sulekov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#KD2#
Ebe lands a big right hand that sends Sulekov crashing to the mat! Ebe stays standing though and waves Sulekov back to his feet!#ROC2#Sulekov is rocked!
Ebe fakes the body blow, causing Sulekov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sulekov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaac Ebe!
After winning the bout, Isaac Ebe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 120 NYE 2
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Igwe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Igwe lands a body shot.
Igwe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priest. #TD#
Priest closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Igwe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Igwe is looking to regain half guard here but Priest keeps moving and retains side control.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Igwe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Igwe struggling a bit here.
Igwe is looking to regain half guard here but Priest keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Priest swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Igwe is now in Priest's guard. A big mistake from Priest there, giving up the dominant position! #T1#
Priest controls Igwe momentarily but Igwe frees himself.
Igwe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Igwe wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Igwe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Priest haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Priest working for a triangle but Igwe defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Igwe is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Igwe looking to pass the guard.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Igwe from controlling successfully. #T3#
Priest lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Igwe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest advances position into side control!#SUB#
Priest is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Igwe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Priest is trying to get an arm triangle but Igwe is defending well.
Igwe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Priest wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Igwe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Priest is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Igwe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Priest.
Igwe trying to control but Priest postures up.
Igwe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Igwe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Judas Priest dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Igwe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Priest got a little sloppy there for a moment and Igwe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Priest has managed to get both his arms back between Igwe's legs - danger averted.
Priest wants to control from the top but Igwe keeps moving.
Igwe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Priest's guard. #REVB#
Igwe wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Priest manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Igwe is controlling Priest's posture.
Priest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Igwe can do to turn this around?#T1#
Priest seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Judas Priest overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Igwe pulls Priest in to control the position.
Igwe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Priest drops back looking for a leg! Igwe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Igwe manages to kick Priest off! Priest jumps back into Igwe's guard.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Igwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Priest postures up.
Igwe keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Priest avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Igwe is trying to push Priest off with his feet but Priest grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Igwe's ankles and Igwe is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Judas Priest!
A very excited looking Judas Priest made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DC110 :Farfan v Savisto
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Gonna Get keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Igwe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Covid Gonna Get seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonna Get misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Igwe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gonna Get.
Igwe looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonna Get is just out of range.
Gonna Get misses with a takedown attempt - Igwe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Okoro Igwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Covid Gonna Get.
Nice sprawl there from Igwe as Gonna Get shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Igwe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonna Get uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Igwe.
Gonna Get goes for a double leg but Igwe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Igwe continues to drive forward.#TD#
Igwe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gonna Get's guard.
Igwe tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonna Get is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gonna Get throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Igwe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get keeping full guard, as Igwe tries to pass.
Igwe controlling from the top position.
Igwe wants to pass the guard but Gonna Get is keeping the position.#T1#
Igwe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gonna Get trying to control the position.
Gonna Get can't keep his opponent in guard - Igwe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gonna Get trying to hold on to Igwe's head to control him but Igwe postures up.
Igwe is looking to advance position but Gonna Get won't allow it.
Igwe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gonna Get is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Igwe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Igwe's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Igwe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gonna Get's arms.
Gonna Get controls the position.#SUB2#
Igwe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gonna Get's arms.
Igwe trying to control the action but Gonna Get just sinks the hooks in.
Gonna Get is trying to stick to Igwe's back but Igwe is turning into Gonna Get. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gonna Get's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Igwe.
Igwe wants to pass the guard but Gonna Get is keeping the position.
Igwe is working hard here to advance position.
Igwe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gonna Get sneaks back into half guard.
Gonna Get is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Igwe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gonna Get is looking to improve his position.
Igwe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Igwe is thwarting Gonna Get's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Gonna Get looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gonna Get is looking for a sweep. Igwe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igwe slows the pace down in half guard.
Igwe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gonna Get is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Igwe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Igwe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gonna Get is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonna Get slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Igwe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gonna Get wants to sweep here but Igwe controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonna Get is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonna Get keeping moving, preventing Igwe from controlling successfully.
Igwe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Okoro Igwe dominated that round.
That's time! Igwe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Igwe slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonna Get, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Igwe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Igwe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gonna Get.
A quick step to the side and Igwe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Igwe slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonna Get, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Igwe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okoro Igwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Covid Gonna Get.
Igwe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Igwe wants it to stay on the feet.
Igwe throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonna Get shoots in for a takedown but Igwe shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Gonna Get closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Igwe did well to prevent Gonna Get getting side control.
Igwe wants to get back to full guard.
Igwe is doing well to control the position and prevent Gonna Get from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe is staying active underneath Gonna Get, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Igwe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Igwe holds on and takes a little breather.
Igwe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonna Get can do to turn this around?
Igwe is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Gonna Get seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Igwe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Igwe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Igwe keeping moving, preventing Gonna Get from controlling successfully.
Okoro Igwe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Igwe is pulling down on Gonna Get's head. It's preventing any offense from Gonna Get, at least for the moment.
Igwe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gonna Get being controlled here, momentarily. #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.
Igwe won't allow Gonna Get to sweep him here.
Igwe passes Gonna Get's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gonna Get is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Igwe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gonna Get won't allow Igwe to pass to mount.
Gonna Get trying to control from the bottom.
Igwe is controlling the pace. #T3#
Igwe wants to take a breather but Gonna Get is having none of it.
Igwe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gonna Get is staying active underneath Igwe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gonna Get is trying to control but can't.
Igwe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gonna Get wants to control but Igwe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Igwe trying to mount his opponent but Gonna Get defends it.
Gonna Get is trying to get back to full guard.
Igwe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gonna Get knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Igwe is thwarting Gonna Get's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Igwe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Igwe is thwarting Gonna Get's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonna Get shoots for a takedown but Igwe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Igwe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gonna Get napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Gonna Get explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gonna Get moves out of range as Igwe strikes.
Gonna Get feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Igwe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gonna Get is breathing heavily.
Igwe trying to control the position but Gonna Get is working away.
Gonna Get struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Igwe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonna Get, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Igwe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gonna Get knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Okoro Igwe dominated that second round.
That's time! Igwe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Igwe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Igwe preventing the sweep.
Igwe stays in close to Gonna Get's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get keeping full guard, as Igwe tries to pass.
Gonna Get looking to hit a scissor sweep but Igwe is one step ahead there. #T1#
Igwe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Igwe trying to control but Gonna Get is working from the bottom.
Igwe passes into half guard.
Igwe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Igwe tries to pass to full mount but Gonna Get defends it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonna Get is trying to get back to full guard.
Igwe is thwarting Gonna Get's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Igwe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gonna Get is looking for a sweep. Igwe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Igwe is pressing down on Gonna Get's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gonna Get is holding on for now.
Gonna Get is looking for a sweep. Igwe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Igwe trying to control the pace.
Igwe tries to pass to full mount but Gonna Get defends it. #T3#
Igwe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gonna Get wants to improve his position but Igwe is controlling well. #SUB#
Igwe is trying to work for a kimura but Gonna Get is defending well.
Gonna Get trying to hold on to Igwe's head to control him but Igwe postures up.
Gonna Get won't allow Igwe to pass to mount.
Igwe works his way into full mount!
Gonna Get is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Gonna Get tries to hold on but Igwe pushes him away.
Igwe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Igwe trying to control but Gonna Get is having none of it.
Igwe controlling the pace for now.
Igwe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gonna Get for as long as he can get away with.
Gonna Get tries to hold on but Igwe pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Igwe content just to control the position here.
Gonna Get tries to hold on but Igwe postures up.
Covid Gonna Get has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonna Get is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Okoro Igwe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Igwe 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Okoro Igwe!
In defeat, Covid Gonna Get stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't worry, I still got you.'.

Event: DC110 :Farfan v Savisto
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Ebe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mansour.
A little jabbing left from Mansour on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Ebe coming out on top.
Ebe tried to score with a low kick but Mansour checks it.
Mansour misses with a double jab.
Ebe moves out of range as Mansour strikes.
We've been informed that Mansour has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A bone on bone clash there as Ebe blocks the leg kick.
Ebe throws a right hand that misses
and Mansour counters with a good low kick that Ebe was not able to check.
Isaac Ebe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mansour with a nice cross.#CL2#
Ebe gets tackled into the cage by Mansour. Mansour maintains the clinch.
Ebe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mansour just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mansour tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ebe's elbow.
Mansour misses with a punch to the body.
Mansour lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mansour lands a left hand.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Ebe successfully pulls guard.
Ebe is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Ebe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Ebe has his foot on Mansour's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mansour works his way back into a safe position though.
Ebe has a closed guard, preventing Mansour from standing up. #SUB#
Ebe is looking for a triangle but Mansour pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Ebe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mansour defends well.#SUB#
Ebe has his foot on Mansour's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mansour works his way back into a safe position though.
Mansour postures up.
Mansour wants to stand but Ebe has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Ebe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mansour has picked Ebe up and slammed him! Ebe can't keep hold of the triangle and Mansour manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Ebe can't do much from the bottom here.
Ebe is looking to regain half guard here but Mansour keeps moving and retains side control.
Mansour working away.
Ebe is looking to reverse the position.
Ebe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Ebe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebe trying to hold on to Mansour's head to control him but Mansour postures up.
Ebe is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Ebe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ebe wants to control but Mansour is keeping busy.
Mansour tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ebe controls his leg.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ebe moves into full guard.
Ebe seems keen to control Mansour's posture.#SUB#
Ebe looking for subs off his back but Mansour has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ebe wants to get back to full guard but Mansour has passed into side control.#T4#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Mansour working away.
Ebe is looking to regain half guard here but Mansour keeps moving and retains side control.
Ebe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ebe is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ebe is trying to maintain the position but Mansour is very close to passing his half guard.
Ebe trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Mansour dominated that round.
That's time! Ebe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ebe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mansour.
Ebe lands a really nice looking cross but Mansour seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
Ebe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mansour fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mansour takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mansour keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ebe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mansour under the eye.
Ebe throws a big shot that misses.
Ebe misses with a left hand
and Mansour counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ebe misses with a body shot
and Mansour counters with a stiff right hand.
Ebe takes a swing at Mansour's ribcage but misses.
Ebe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ebe throws a chopping leg kick but Mansour manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mansour connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansour moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mansour moves away from the strike by Ebe.
A little jabbing left from Mansour on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mansour throws a jab when Ebe was well out of range.#T1#
Ebe dodges the punch combination from Mansour.
Ebe scores with a jab to the body.
Ebe takes one to the side of the head.
Mansour missing with a left hand there. Ebe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mansour scores with a nice right hand.
Mansour stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ebe walks into a jab.
Mansour tries to clinch but Ebe is having none of it.
Ebe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mansour checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice combination there by Ebe.
Ebe looks to score with a jab to the body but Mansour is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ebe misses with a body shot
and Mansour counters with a nice leg kick.
Ebe throws a hook to the side of Mansour's head but Mansour sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Mansour.#T2#
Mansour closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mansour gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mansour throws a lazy right hand but Ebe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ebe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ebe takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mansour looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mansour.
Ebe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mansour.
Mansour feints a counter leg kick.
Ebe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mansour checks it well.
Mansour swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Ebe misses.
Ebe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mansour connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ebe scrambles back to his feet.
Mansour throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ebe throws a poor cross that misses
and Mansour counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mansour throws an overhand right that lands on Ebe's shoulder, as Ebe tries to avoid the shot.
Ebe is looking to counter punch.
Mansour misses with a low kick.
Ebe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ebe lands a nice hook to Mansour's body. Mansour takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mansour pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Ebe throws a combination. Mansour tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ebe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mansour at a distance.
Ebe drops his hands momentarily and Mansour takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ebe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ebe scores with a leg kick.
Ebe misses with an uppercut. Mansour saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ebe.
The crowd cheers as Ebe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mansour doesn't seem phased though.
Ebe catches Mansour with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ebe lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ebe takes a swing at Mansour's ribcage but misses.
Mansour ducks right into an uppercut from Ebe.
The fighters circling - Ebe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ebe lands a really nice looking cross but Mansour seems unphased.
Mansour moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
A lazy left from Ebe finds it's target.
Mansour lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut there from Ebe.
Ebe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansour manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Mansour on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ebe misses with a jab to the body
and Mansour counters with a straight right hand.
Mansour checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Isaac Ebe is winning the standup battle so far.
Mansour tries to land a front kick but Ebe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Ebe misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mansour defending well as Ebe loads up on a big left hand.
Ebe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ebe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mansour.
Ebe misses with a hook. Mansour ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mansour missing with a left hand there. Ebe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ebe scores with a jab to the body.
Mansour uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ebe.
Ebe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mansour's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Ebe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seth Mansour's cut.
That's time! Ebe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A combination from Ebe does no damage.
Mansour uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ebe.
Mansour slips under a jab.
Mansour is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ebe slips a jab and a cross from Mansour.
Ebe throwing a counter right hand but Mansour manages to avoid it.
Ebe throws a hook but Mansour blocks it.
Mansour walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mansour is looking to clinch.
Mansour bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mansour connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ebe throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Mansour moves into the clinch.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansour misses with the head strike.
Ebe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mansour just stands there and leans against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mansour.
A short body shot lands from Mansour as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mansour tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ebe avoids it.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Ebe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Mansour lands a nice uppercut.
Mansour throws a head punch that misses.
Mansour lands with a short shot to the head.
Mansour throws a head punch that misses.
Mansour working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mansour.
Mansour misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mansour lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mansour.
Mansour lands with a light punch inside.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour won't allow it.
Mansour tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ebe avoids it.
Mansour lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ebe backwards.
Mansour misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ebe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mansour is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ebe is defending well for now.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour won't allow it.
Mansour swings wildly with an uppercut but Ebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mansour swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mansour to keep the fight standing.
Mansour misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Ebe pulls guard effortlessly.
Ebe working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Ebe looking for subs off his back but Mansour has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Ebe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Ebe controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Ebe actively working from the bottom here.
Ebe wants to get back to full guard.
Ebe is working hard here to advance position.
Ebe trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mansour manages to pass to mount!
Mansour wants to stand but Ebe is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Ebe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mansour manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ebe to take his back!
Mansour is not going to allow Ebe to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ebe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mansour wants to stand up but Ebe is stuck to his back.
Ebe can't escape the position.
Mansour is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
Ebe can't escape the position.
Ebe just looking to survive in the bad position.
Ebe looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

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

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

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

Event: DC 108 :Bollomard v Gambini
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Badmus. BÃ©liveau does a little dance to reset his feet.
BÃ©liveau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Badmus slips under a jab from BÃ©liveau.
BÃ©liveau clobbers Badmus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Badmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badmus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. BÃ©liveau doesn't seem bothered though.
Badmus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BÃ©liveau lands the left hand.
Badmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BÃ©liveau manages to avoid it.
BÃ©liveau 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.
Badmus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BÃ©liveau throws the left hand but Badmus avoids the punch easily.
Badmus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BÃ©liveau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Badmus avoids a kick to the body.
BÃ©liveau connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badmus looks to throw the jab but BÃ©liveau is out of range. #T1#
Badmus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Badmus swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and BÃ©liveau counters with a nice right hand that sends Badmus toppling to the canvas! Badmus scrambles and gets back to his feet - can BÃ©liveau finish him?!#ROC2#Badmus is rocked!
Badmus swings away with a body shot that misses
and BÃ©liveau counters with a solid body kick.
Oh Badmus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Badmus is breathing heavily.
BÃ©liveau fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Badmus out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). LÃ©opold BÃ©liveau!
A relieved looking LÃ©opold BÃ©liveau thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 72:Taranin vs Leonidas
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Banjo scores with a jab to the body.
Banjo tries to clinch but Lo moves out of range.
Banjo moves away from the strike by Lo.
Banjo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lo misses with a lunging right hand
and Banjo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banjo.
Olu Banjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banjo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banjo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lo with a body shot.#CL2#
Banjo moves into the clinch.
Lo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Banjo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Banjo is looking for a triangle but Lo pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banjo controlling Lo's posture. #SUB2#
Banjo looking for a guillotine here but Lo defends easily. #T1#
Banjo keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass. #SUB2#
Banjo working for a triangle but Lo defends it easily.
Banjo managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Banjo is looking for a triangle but Lo pushes his legs off easily.
Banjo being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banjo keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banjo holds on and takes a little breather.
Banjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Banjo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Banjo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lo uses it to pass to side control.
Banjo is looking for a sweep.
Lo controlling from side mount.
Banjo can't do much from the bottom here.
Banjo prevents Lo from moving into mount. #T3#
Banjo can't do much from the bottom here.
Lo tries to advance to mount but Banjo denies him.
Banjo struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banjo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lo is staying active.
Banjo tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
Banjo is letting Lo control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Banjo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banjo is not content to let Lo control the position.
Banjo is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
Banjo keeps Lo under control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banjo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Banjo tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lo easily slips into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mer Lo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Banjo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lo is just out of range.
Lo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Banjo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lo was well out of range. Poor timing from Banjo.
Lo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lo.
Lo misses with a body shot.
Banjo throws a shot to the body.
Banjo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lo.
Lo misses with a body shot.
Banjo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Banjo moves into the clinch.
Banjo tries to pull guard but Lo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lo tries a body shot but Banjo blocks it.
Lo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lo tries to pull guard but Banjo won't allow it. #TD2#
Banjo successfully pulls guard. #T1##SUB2#
Banjo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lo defends well.
Banjo working a defensive guard here.
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banjo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lo trying to control but Banjo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Banjo is looking for a triangle but Lo pushes his legs off easily.
Banjo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mer Lo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banjo keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lo trying to control but Banjo is working from the bottom.
Banjo trying to keep a closed guard but Lo is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Banjo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banjo keeping moving, preventing Lo from controlling successfully.
Banjo controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself. #SUB2#
Banjo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lo is aware though and is defending well.
Banjo has momentary wrist control but Lo slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lo passes into half guard.
Banjo is staying active underneath Lo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Banjo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Banjo with the active half guard here but Lo passes nicely into side control.
Lo working away.
Banjo is not content to let Lo control the position.
Lo landing a few strikes. #T4#
Banjo is looking for a sweep.
Lo staying calm.
Banjo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Banjo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lo dominating with strikes here.
Banjo tries to hold on but Lo postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banjo is looking to improve his position but Lo isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mer Lo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lo swats away the attempt to clinch by Banjo.
Lo connects with a body shot that sends Banjo's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Banjo clinches.
Banjo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banjo is trying to pull guard but Lo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lo has a couple of punches blocked by Banjo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Banjo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mer Lo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olu Banjo.
Banjo jumps guard but Lo stands there with Banjo around his waist. Banjo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lo working aggressively here.
Banjo is trying to pull guard but Lo has him pressed against the cage.
Lo misses with a body punch. #T1#
Lo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lo. #BC2#
Banjo breaks from the clinch.
Banjo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Banjo clinches.
Banjo is trying to pull guard but Lo has him pressed against the cage.
Banjo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banjo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lo to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banjo jumps guard but Lo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Banjo tries to pull guard but Lo won't allow it.
Banjo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lo.
Banjo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banjo jumps guard but Lo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Banjo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banjo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Banjo controls Lo momentarily but Lo frees himself.
Banjo being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Lo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
Lo wants to control but Banjo is keeping him busy.
Lo working away.
Lo wants to control but Banjo is keeping him busy.
Lo grinds an elbow into Banjo's temple.
Lo wants to control but Banjo is keeping him busy.
Banjo tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position. #T3#
Lo trying to control the position but Banjo is working away.
Banjo regains half guard.
Banjo is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.
Banjo has hold of Lo's hands but Lo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Banjo is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banjo avoid being mounted?
Lo is keen to just control but Banjo is a slippery customer.
Lo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lo passes to full mount!
Lo avoids the attempt from Banjo to control.#T4#
Lo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Lo.
Mer Lo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banjo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lo avoids the attempt from Banjo to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lo controlling from the full mount.
Banjo tries to hold on but Lo postures up.
Olu Banjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lo content just to control the position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C245: Yarborough vs Obaminator
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Keji moves out of range of the strikes.
Keji doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Keji takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Keji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keji throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keji misses with an uppercut
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keji takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keji misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Keji.
An attempted straight right counter from Keji misses the target.#T1#
Keji throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones jabs Keji to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Keji sees coming a mile off.
Keji throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Keji's ribs.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keji.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keji. #T2#
Keji swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keji thinking.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Keji counters with a straight right hand.
Keji throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Keji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Keji is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Keji.
Keji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keji throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a body kick that misses
and Keji counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Ed Jones has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keji thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Keji does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keji was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Keji throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keji scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Keji swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keji on the side of the head.#T4#
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones cracks Keji with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keji takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed Jones'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#
Jones looks to throw the jab but Keji is out of range.
Keji throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Keji is looking to counter punch.
Keji throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Keji loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Keji misses the target.
Keji throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keji moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Keji was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keji moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Keji throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.#T1#
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Keji is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
A quick step to the side and Keji tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keji misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Keji blocks a jab.#T2#
Keji misses with a hook.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keji is looking to counter punch.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keji looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Keji moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones defending well as Keji loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Jones looks to throw a body kick
enabling Keji to counter with a crisp jab.
Keji avoids a kick to the body.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
A swing and a miss from Keji.
Jones swings for the body but Keji moves out of range.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Keji feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Keji loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ed Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keji on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Keji misses with an uppercut.
Jones thinks about the counter body kick.
Keji throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Keji missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keji takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Keji scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ed Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Keji missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keji throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a body kick that stops Keji in his tracks momentarily.
Keji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Keji is looking to counter punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keji staying out of range there.
Keji was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Keji misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a head kick. That will keep Keji thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T1#
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keji throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keji rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Keji feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Keji throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Keji misses with a straight left.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Keji takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Keji throws a poor cross that misses
and Keji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keji checks a leg kick.
Jones slips under a jab.#T3#
Keji rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keji takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keji throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Keji throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Keji throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keji.
An attempted straight right counter from Keji misses the target.
Keji showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Keji is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Keji swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Keji 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Keji.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keji.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Keji moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abdul Keji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keji misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Jones!
Our winner, Ed Jones, 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: DC 100: Vinge v Gora
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Deigos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Igwe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deigos.
Deigos misses with a body shot.
Igwe defending well as Deigos loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Igwe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Igwe trying to control the position from guard on top but Deigos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Igwe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Deigos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Deigos pulls Igwe in close to his closed guard and prevents Igwe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Igwe looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Igwe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deigos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deigos has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Igwe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deigos defends well.
Deigos won't allow Igwe to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Igwe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deigos is aware though and is defending well.
Igwe wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Igwe is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Igwe looking for a guillotine here but Deigos defends easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Igwe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Igwe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deigos defends it easily.
Igwe trying to control the position.
Deigos showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Igwe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Igwe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Igwe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Deigos escapes and throws Igwe's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Igwe trying to remain calm as Deigos controls from the top position.
Igwe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Igwe is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Igwe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Deigos taking a breather here.
Igwe holds on to Deigos's head and controls the position momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Igwe tries to buck Deigos off but Deigos is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Okoro Igwe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Igwe darts in looking for a takedown but Deigos gets double underhooks and turns Igwe into the cage.
Deigos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Igwe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Igwe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Igwe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick lands for Deigos.
Deigos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Igwe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Igwe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deigos.
Igwe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deigos swivels and escapes.
Alex Deigos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Okoro Igwe.
Deigos cracks Igwe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Okoro Igwe has been cut.#TD2#
Igwe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Igwe is looking for a kimura here.
Deigos gets back to full guard. #T1#
Igwe tries to free his leg and advance position but Deigos is retaining full guard.
Igwe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Igwe wants to control from the top but Deigos keeps moving.
Deigos pulls Igwe in close to prevent any damage.
Deigos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Igwe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deigos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Igwe pushing down on Deigos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Igwe trying to pass the guard but Deigos defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Deigos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deigos trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Igwe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Deigos dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Deigos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Igwe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Igwe wants to sweep here but Deigos controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Deigos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Igwe is keeping the position for now.
Deigos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Igwe working for a triangle but Deigos defends it easily. #SUB2#
Igwe is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Igwe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Deigos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SU#
Deigos postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Igwe to stand up.
Deigos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Deigos missing with a left hand there. Igwe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Igwe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Igwe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deigos but Deigos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Igwe is breathing heavily.
Deigos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Igwe closes the distance and clinches up with Deigos, looking for a takedown. Igwe pushes Deigos against the cage but Deigos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Igwe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deigos defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deigos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deigos moves away from the strike by Igwe.
Jab, jab by Deigos - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Deigos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Okoro Igwe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Deigos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okoro Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igwe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deigos sprawls well. Deigos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Igwe gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Igwe.
Deigos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Igwe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Deigos throws out a loose jab but Igwe uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Igwe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Deigos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Igwe wants to control from the top but Deigos keeps moving.
Deigos looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Igwe wants to pass the guard but Deigos is keeping the position.
Deigos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Igwe can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Igwe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Deigos dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Igwe looking to control. #SUB2#
Igwe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Deigos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Igwe.
Deigos takes a little break here. Igwe wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Igwe is looking to reverse the position.
Igwe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Deigos trying to control the pace.
Igwe tries to get to full guard but Deigos has control of the leg. #T3#
Igwe tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Deigos has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Deigos content just to control the position here.
Igwe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Igwe wants to hold on but Deigos pushes him away.
Igwe is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Deigos controlling the pace for now.
Igwe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Deigos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Igwe is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deigos controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Deigos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deigos 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DC 100: Vinge v Gora
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Ebe throws a body shot but no joy.
Talo wants to clinch
and Ebe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ebe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebe.
Talo misses with a hook. Ebe ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Talo.
Ebe jabs Talo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ebe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Talo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Talo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Talo throws a big counter combination but Ebe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Talo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Talo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ebe circles away quickly and effectively.
Talo throws a big shot that misses.
Ebe scores with a body shot.
Talo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Talo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!#CL#
Ebe gets tackled into the cage by Talo. Talo maintains the clinch.
Come on Talo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Talo trying to stall but Ebe improves his position. #T1#
Ebe tries to pull guard but Talo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Talo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Talo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ebe fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Ebe pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Ebe has his foot on Talo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Talo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Talo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Talo is stalling in the full guard.
Talo postures up in Ebe's guard and throws a big left but Ebe blocks it.
Talo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Ebe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Talo wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ebe has his foot on Talo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talo works his way back into a safe position though.
Talo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Ebe working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Talo has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ebe is defending against the submission attempts here by Talo.
Ebe is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB2#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ebe trying to control but Talo postures up.
Ebe wants to improve his position but Talo is controlling well.
Ebe trying to control from the bottom.
Talo is looking to take a break and control but Ebe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Ebe actively working from the bottom here.
Talo trying to control from half guard but Ebe is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Talo passes to full mount!
Talo wants to take his opponent's back but Ebe doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Ebe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Talo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talo controlling from the full mount.
Talo looking to finish with strikes here!
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 Kauko Johan Talo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ebe lands the left hand.
Talo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ebe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Talo rather than just go for the knockout.
Ebe thumps Talo with a low kick.#KD2#
Ebe lands a left and a right that send Talo crashing to the mat, dazed. Ebe thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CL#
Talo has closed the distance and engaged Ebe in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Talo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Talo won't allow it.
Ebe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kauko Johan Talo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Ebe.
Ebe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Talo is trying to maintain a safe position but Ebe gets an underhook and turns Talo into the cage.
Talo tries to land knees in the clinch but Ebe avoids the damage to the body.
Ebe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ebe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Talo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ebe can turn it around.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Talo to keep the fight standing.
Ebe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ebe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Talo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Talo slows down the pace here. #T1#
Ebe jumps guard but Talo stands there with Ebe around his waist. Ebe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Talo lands a nice uppercut.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Talo to keep the fight standing.
Talo throws an elbow but it misses.
Talo stalling against the cage.
A short right from Talo.
Talo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ebe is keeping busy.
Talo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talo works on Ebe's body with a couple of short punches.
Talo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ebe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ebe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Talo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Talo slows down the pace here. #T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Talo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Talo trying to control the position but instead, Ebe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Talo into the cage.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Talo holds him up against the cage and eventually Ebe drops back down to his feet.
Ebe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Talo walks away with a smile on his face. Ebe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Talo throws out a loose jab but Ebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Isaac Ebe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Talo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ebe has time to react.
Ebe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ebe looks to score with a jab to the body but Talo is just out of range.
Ebe misses the shot to the body.
Talo scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Ebe takes a swing at Talo's ribcage but misses.
Talo feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Talo clinches.
Talo jumps guard but Ebe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Ebe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Talo uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Ebe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Talo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Ebe is looking for a triangle but Talo pushes his legs off easily.
Talo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Talo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Ebe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Talo content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Ebe has his foot on Talo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Talo throws a big right hand that misses.
Talo wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ebe is looking for a triangle but Talo pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Ebe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Isaac Ebe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Talo lands a really nice looking cross but Ebe seems unphased.
Talo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ebe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ebe tries to score with a low kick but Talo moves his leg out of the way.
Talo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Talo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Talo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ebe's head backwards.
Ebe takes a swing at Talo's ribcage but misses.
Ebe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talo.
As Ebe tries to get set, Talo tries to push him back and clinch up but Ebe manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Talo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talo throws a head kick that Ebe semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebe thuds a left hand into Talo's body.
Talo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ebe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ebe throws a leg kick which misses Talo's front leg but catches the back leg as Talo tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ebe cracks a nice hook into Talo's ribs.#T1#
Talo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Talo backs off Ebe throws a huge counter combo but Talo manages to avoid it all.
Talo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ebe swats away the attempt to clinch by Talo.
Ebe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ebe lands a body shot.
Ebe slips under a jab from Talo.
Talo misses with a hook.
Talo tries to clinch up but Ebe circles away and keeps his distance.
Talo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Talo clinches with his opponent.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but Talo has him pressed against the cage.
Talo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ebe jumps guard but Talo stands there with Ebe around his waist. Ebe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kauko Johan Talo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Ebe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Talo to keep the fight standing.
Kauko Johan Talo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Ebe.
Ebe blocks an elbow strike from Talo.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but Talo has him pressed against the cage.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Talo holds him up against the cage and eventually Ebe drops back down to his feet.
Ebe jumps guard but Talo stands there with Ebe around his waist. Ebe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Talo leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Ebe jumps guard and drags Talo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Talo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ebe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Talo has managed to get both his arms back between Ebe's legs - danger averted.
Talo slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Ebe is looking to improve his position.
Talo drops an elbow to the side of Ebe's head. #SUB2#
Ebe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Talo content to control rather than advance.
Talo wants to get back to his feet.
Talo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Talo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Talo looks to land a combination. Ebe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Talo connects with a jab.
Ebe lands a body shot.
Ebe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ebe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebe.
Talo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ebe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ebe. That's going to slow Talo down.
Ebe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Talo at a distance.
Talo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kauko Johan Talo.
I think Talo 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kauko Johan Talo!
A relieved looking Kauko Johan Talo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DC 101: Dye v Bradley
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Badmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Badmus.
Badmus takes a swing at Bukowski's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the body.
Bukowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Bukowski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bukowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Badmus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Badmus is looking to control Bukowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Badmus avoid being mounted?
Bukowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bukowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bukowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bukowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Badmus is refusing to be controlled, as Bukowski sits in half guard. #T1#
Bukowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bukowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bukowski thows a huge punch but Badmus dodges it nicely.
Bukowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Badmus's head. #SUB#
Badmus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bukowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Badmus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Badmus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bukowski is working away from the top position though.
Bukowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bukowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bukowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bukowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Bukowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Badmus trying to control but Bukowski postures up.
Badmus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bukowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bukowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Badmus trying to hold on to Bukowski's head to control him but Bukowski postures up.
Bukowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bukowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Badmus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bukowski trying to control from half guard but Badmus is working away. #T3#
Badmus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bukowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Badmus looking for submissions off his back.
Badmus taking some punishment here, with Bukowski in his half guard.
Bukowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bukowski connects with a nice short shot to Badmus's temple.
Bukowski is thwarting Badmus's attempts to control the position.
Bukowski lands strikes from half guard.
Bukowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bukowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Badmus is trying to maintain the position but Bukowski is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Badmus actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Badmus looking for submissions off his back.
Bukowski trying to control the action but Badmus is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Badmus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bukowski pulls his head out easily.
Badmus is looking to control Bukowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Badmus avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badmus has hold of Bukowski's hands but Bukowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Badmus is not content to let Bukowski control the position.
Badmus works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badmus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bukowski shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Badmus misses the target. #TD2#
Bukowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Badmus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bukowski is in Badmus's guard.
Bukowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Badmus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Badmus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bukowski escapes and throws Badmus's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bukowski scores with punches from side control.
Bukowski is working Badmus over with some ground and pound from side control.
Badmus is looking for a sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bukowski working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bukowski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bukowski cracks Badmus with a big elbow.
Bukowski working away.
Bukowski lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badmus struggling a bit here.#T1#
Badmus is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Charles Bukowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bukowski lands an elbow.
Bukowski lands an elbow.
Badmus wants to control but Bukowski postures up.
Badmus sneaks back into half guard.
Bukowski trying to control the pace.
Bukowski working over Badmus with some ground and pound. Badmus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Badmus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bukowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Badmus taking some punishment here, with Bukowski in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Bukowski there.
Bukowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bukowski is nestled in close to Badmus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Badmus taking some punishment here, with Bukowski in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bukowski is nestled in close to Badmus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#Badmus is rocked!
Bukowski is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Badmus is hurt! He's hurt bad - Bukowski fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Badmus from any more punishment! Congratulations to Bukowski! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bukowski!
After the fight, Charles Bukowski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C238: Marciano vs Man III
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Lampi is looking to slow Keji down with leg kicks.
Lampi blocks a jab.
Keji cracks Lampi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keji throws a jab but it's blocked by Lampi.
Keji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lampi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keji loads up on a big right hand but Lampi slips the punch.
Lampi throws a shot from downtown. Keji moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Keji, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lampi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Keji misses.
Lampi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keji throws an off balance right hand
and Lampi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lampi misses with a hook
and Keji counters with a nice uppercut.
Keji misses with a hook #KD2#
and Lampi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Keji! Lampi lets Keji back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Keji is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keji uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lampi.
A counter left hand to the body from Keji misses its target.#T1#
Keji misses with the combination.
Lampi 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.
Keji misses with a series of wild punches.
Keji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lampi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keji looks to throw the jab but Lampi is out of range.
Keji throws a hook but Lampi blocks it.
Lampi moves away from the strike by Keji.
Lampi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Keji misses with a left hand
and Lampi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lampi ducks under a wild hook from Keji.
Lampi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Keji misses with a body shot. #T2#
Lampi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Keji throwing a counter right hand but Lampi manages to avoid it.
Keji throws a right hand that misses
and Lampi counters with a nice uppercut.
Lampi moves in close and cracks Keji with a massive right hand! Keji, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Lampi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eemeli Lampi!
Our winner, Eemeli Lampi, 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.

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