Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 277 NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Klimenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Klimenko misses with a few strikes there.
Nurmagomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Klimenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurmagomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Klimenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Klimenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Klimenko connects with a high kick.
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klimenko swivels and escapes.
Klimenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Klimenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Klimenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Klimenko misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been informed that Nurmagomedov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Klimenko gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage.
Zachary Klimenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut.
Klimenko scores with a hook.
Klimenko moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Klimenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
Klimenko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Klimenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Klimenko with a body shot.#T3#
Klimenko stuffs the takedown.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Klimenko loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Nurmagomedov misses.
Klimenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmagomedov's hands.
Klimenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#That has opened up Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut even more.
Nurmagomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Klimenko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov works the jab nicely.#T4#
Klimenko keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Klimenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Klimenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Klimenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Klimenko throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Klimenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Klimenko looks to throw a body kick
and Klimenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klimenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klimenko.
Zachary Klimenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot that sends Klimenko's belly button to the back.
Klimenko swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimenko.
Klimenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klimenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurmagomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klimenko as he avoids it easily.
Klimenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zachary Klimenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Klimenko. #T2#
Nurmagomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klimenko.
Nurmagomedov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klimenko on the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Klimenko blocks it.
Zachary Klimenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov thuds a left hand into Klimenko's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Klimenko.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown but Klimenko sprawls well.
Klimenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Klimenko. #T3#
Klimenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Klimenko loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klimenko.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Klimenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Klimenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nurmagomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Klimenko as Nurmagomedov shoots in.#T4#
Nurmagomedov connects with a nice looking jab.
Klimenko thuds his shin into the meat of Nurmagomedov's side.
Klimenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nurmagomedov throws out a counter right but Klimenko avoids it with no problem.
Klimenko sizes up Nurmagomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Klimenko throws a push kick but Nurmagomedov slaps the foot to one side.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zachary Klimenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Nurmagomedov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Klimenko counters with a nice right hand that sends Nurmagomedov toppling to the canvas! Nurmagomedov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Klimenko finish him?!#ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Klimenko lands a nice looking body kick.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimenko is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Nurmagomedov flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nurmagomedov is out cold! Klimenko holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko retains his middleweight title!
Zachary Klimenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

#R1#
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Widenose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nurmagomedov's waist but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Widenose off to one side.
We've been informed that Nurmagomedov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Widenose darts in and clinches Nurmagomedov up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Widenose jumps into guard, dragging Nurmagomedov to the mat.
Widenose wants to hit a sweep here but Nurmagomedov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Widenose there!
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Widenose is trying to escape the mount.
Nurmagomedov controlling his opponent. #T2#
Widenose is trying to escape the mount.
Nurmagomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Widenose is squirming around, avoiding Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Widenose really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Widenose is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nurmagomedov controlling his opponent.
Widenose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Nurmagomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nurmagomedov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: NYF Fight Night 17
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.
Kim throws out a counter right but Peterson avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Kim.
Peterson shoots in for a double leg but Kim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice side step and Kim releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Peterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kim counters with a stiff right hand.
Peterson throws a low kick but Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Kim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Peterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kim on the side of the head.
Peterson wants to clinch.#T1#
Kim checks a leg kick. #TD#
Peterson gets a double leg takedown into Kim's guard.
Peterson passes Kim's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Peterson is working for a submission of some sort.
Kim wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Peterson seems to be working for a kimura but Kim defends the submission attempt.
Kim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Peterson seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kim has recovered full guard.
Peterson trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. #T2#
Peterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peterson's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Peterson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kim doesn't defend quickly enough and Peterson has managed to lock this one up! Can Kim escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Peterson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Casey Peterson!

Event: SMASH: Barrels vs Frewin
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Strickland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strickland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strickland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oquendo.
Oquendo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Strickland with a body shot.
Strickland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Sean Strickland has been cut.
Oquendo with a jab.
Strickland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oquendo is fending him off so far but Strickland persists. Nope, Oquendo circles away and we're back to standing.
Oquendo throws a front kick that sends Strickland stumbling back into the cage.
Oquendo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strickland's head.
Oquendo lands a nice looking body kick.
Oquendo connects with a single shot there.
Oquendo lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#Strickland is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oquendo closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Strickland! Oquendo dives in looking to finish! Strickland 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 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cuervo Oquendo!
A less than humble Cuervo Oquendo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DMMA 261 Klimenko vs Nurma
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klimenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klimenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko scores with a hook to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Klimenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zachary Klimenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov stuns Klimenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Klimenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Klimenko misses with a left hand
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand.
Klimenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Klimenko.
Nurmagomedov jabs Klimenko right on the nose. Klimenko blinks but takes it well.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Klimenko misses its target.#CL#
Klimenko moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Klimenko lands a left hand.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klimenko backwards.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klimenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zachary Klimenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Klimenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Klimenko has closed the distance and engaged Nurmagomedov in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov has Klimenko pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Klimenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Klimenko defends well.
Nurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Klimenko controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov working for a triangle but Klimenko defends it easily.
Klimenko postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zachary Klimenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov'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#
Klimenko lands a front kick.
Decent striking displayed by Nurmagomedov there.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nurmagomedov counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko moves to clinch but Nurmagomedov breaks away
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurmagomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Klimenko.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Klimenko 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 Nurmagomedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nurmagomedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurmagomedov! But no joy.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klimenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
A jab from Klimenko misses.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Klimenko.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Klimenko circles away easily
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Nurmagomedov with a jab.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Klimenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Klimenko has managed to clinch.
Nurmagomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Nurmagomedov.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Nurmagomedov effectively controlling the action here.
Nurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Klimenko won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klimenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Klimenko avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Klimenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Klimenko digs a right hand underneath Nurmagomedov's ribcage. Nurmagomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Klimenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Klimenko misses with a body punch. #T4#
Nurmagomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Klimenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle, before Klimenko throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Nurmagomedov's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Klimenko lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Zachary Klimenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Khabib Nurmagomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hats off mate. 43 y.o lightweight steppin in 5 days notice against current #1 p4p middleweight. All the best.'.

Event: SMASH:218
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Strickland lands a really nice looking cross but Barbosa seems unphased.
Barbosa lands a slapping body shot.
Strickland looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Strickland wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Barbosa gets a clinch.
Strickland blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa is leaning against Strickland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strickland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa tries to work over Strickland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Strickland.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Strickland.
Strickland blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strickland's elbow.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa works on Strickland's body with a couple of short punches.
We've been informed that Barbosa 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.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Strickland.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Strickland controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Strickland.
Strickland blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Strickland content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa pushes Strickland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strickland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#It looks like Sean Strickland has been cut.#T2#
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Strickland avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Strickland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Strickland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strickland's gas tank.
Strickland is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns Strickland into the cage.
Barbosa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Strickland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Strickland slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Strickland throws a right hand that misses
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa throws a jab when Strickland was well out of range.
Barbosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strickland finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbosa's head.
Barbosa throws a hook but Strickland avoids it easily.
Strickland lands with a right hand.
Strickland misses with a body shot
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strickland looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strickland.
Strickland misses with a body shot.
Strickland fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Strickland throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Strickland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Strickland's head but Strickland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Strickland uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Strickland has his takedown stuffed
and Barbosa counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strickland just misses with a punch to the body.
Strickland misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strickland prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Strickland backwards.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Strickland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strickland's gas tank.
Strickland is trying to stall.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Strickland avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strickland working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldomir Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Strickland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Barbosa checks a low kick from Strickland.
Strickland throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Strickland with a body shot.
Strickland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Strickland throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa lands a head shot.#CUT2#Sean Strickland's cut is getting worse.
Barbosa swings for the body but Strickland moves out of range.
Strickland blocks a leg kick.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Strickland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Strickland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland throws a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a low kick, right behind Strickland 's knee.
Strickland misses the body punch
and Barbosa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Strickland's knee momentarily.
Strickland misses with a hook to the body
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Strickland is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strickland misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Strickland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strickland misses with a hook to the body
and Barbosa counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barbosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strickland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strickland throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.#KD2#
Barbosa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Strickland sprawling to the canvas! Strickland rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barbosa finish him?!
Oh Strickland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa jabs Strickland to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Barbosa clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa pushes Strickland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Barbosa.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Strickland's ribcage. Strickland let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa works on Strickland's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
A hook to the body from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a big right hand that drops Strickland! The killer instinct kicks in and Barbosa finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Barbosa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
Baldomir Barbosa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NYF Fight Night 15
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1##CL#
Bizzy forces Kim back against the cage and clinches.
Kim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Bizzy.
Bizzy lands with a left to the head.
Bizzy blocks a body shot from Kim.
Bizzy tries a body shot but Kim blocks it.
Bizzy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bizzy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Bizzy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Bizzy lands with a light punch inside.
Bizzy lands a shoulder strike.
Kim cracks Bizzy with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizzy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kim takes a shot to the head.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bizzy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bizzy pushes Kim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizzy. #T1#
Bizzy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kim misses with a punch to the body.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kim blocks a body shot from Bizzy.
Bizzy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bizzy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kim or not.
Bizzy blocks an uppercut.
Kim is looking to break free of the clinch but Bizzy has double underhooks.
Bizzy blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kim. #BC2#
Kim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bizzy throws a hook but Kim avoids it easily.
Kim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bizzy staying out of range there.
Bizzy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizzy. #CL#
Bizzy moves into range and clinches up with Kim.#T2#
Kim stalls.
Bizzy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim pushes Bizzy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizzy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kims head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bizzy blocks an uppercut.
Bizzy lands with a left to the head.
Bizzy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Kim breaks from the clinch.
Kim takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bizzy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Kim misses. #CL#
Kim tries to keep at a distance but Bizzy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizzy's elbow.
Kim is trying to maintain a safe position but Bizzy gets an underhook and turns Kim into the cage.#T3#
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizzy's elbow.
A short right from Bizzy.
Bizzy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kims head.
Kim tries a body shot but Bizzy blocks it. #BC2#
Kim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Bizzy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kim, pushing him back against the cage.
Kim being controlled against the cage.
A short left from Bizzy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bizzy.
Kim is trying to maintain a safe position but Bizzy gets an underhook and turns Kim into the cage.
Bizzy lands with a short shot to the head.
Kim can't break the clinch.
Kim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bizzy has him pressed against the cage.
Bizzy lands a body punch.
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizzy's elbow.
Kim has had enough of the clinch but Bizzy keeps him there for the moment.
Bizzy digs a right hand into Kim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kim's gas tank.
Bizzy lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Bizzy.
Bizzy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kim.
Bizzy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kim tries to stall but Bizzy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kim misses with some punches.
Bizzy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Bizzy.
A short right from Bizzy.
Kim is trying to push Bizzy away but Bizzy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bizzy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bizzy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bizzy scores with a hook to the body.
Kim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Bizzy on the inside.
Bizzy blocks an uppercut.
Bizzy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kim tries a body shot but Bizzy blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chomp Bizzy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bizzy staying out of range there.
Bizzy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice shot lands for Bizzy.
Kim throws a nice looking combination but Bizzy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Kim tries to keep at a distance but Bizzy has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizzy.
Kim avoiding damage.
Bizzy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim tries to break free but Bizzy pushes him back against the cage.
Bizzy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizzy.
Bizzy misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bizzy.
Bizzy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bizzy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Bizzy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Bizzy stalling against the cage.
Bizzy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards. #BC2#
Kim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Bizzy pushes Kim up against the cage in a clinch.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizzy misses with a body punch.
Bizzy scores with a shot to the side of Kim's head.
Kim is looking to break free of the clinch but Bizzy has double underhooks.
Bizzy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chomp Bizzy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bizzy.
Bizzy blocks a body shot from Kim.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizzy.
Bizzy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kim wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bizzy works on Kim's body with a couple of short punches.
Kim takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Bizzy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Bizzy.
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!
Kim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bizzy has him pressed against the cage.
Kim stalls.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizzy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Bizzy.
Bizzy lands with a light punch inside.
Bizzy lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Kim is rocked!
Kim has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bizzy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kim can turn it around.
Bizzy misses with the head strike.
Kim is still on wobbly legs! Can Bizzy finish him?
Bizzy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bizzy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kim working hard to break the clinch.
Bizzy lands a big right hand that drops Kim! The killer instinct kicks in and Bizzy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bizzy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chomp Bizzy!

Event: DMMA 253 Martin vs Kalske
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Nurmagomedov misses.
Kazuma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
Kazuma walks into a stiff left hand from Nurmagomedov.
Kazuma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kazuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Kazuma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Kazuma lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Kazuma moves out of range. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kazuma!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nurmagomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kazuma gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kazuma has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kazuma! #SUB2#
Kazuma is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nurmagomedov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kazuma is looking to defend but Nurmagomedov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kazuma! Nurmagomedov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kazuma taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A relieved looking Khabib Nurmagomedov 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: SMASH: Nascimento vs Lunak
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Carvalho slips under a jab from Strickland.
Carvalho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strickland defends it well.
Carvalho throws a lazy right hand but Strickland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strickland throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
Strickland misses with a body shot.
Carvalho lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Sean Strickland has been cut.
Strickland throws a hook to the side of Carvalho's head but Carvalho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland lands a nice shot that snaps Carvalho's head back.
Strickland throws a jab when Carvalho was well out of range.
Strickland takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Nice cross by Strickland.
Strickland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Strickland takes a swing at Carvalho's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice shot by Strickland.
Strickland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carvalho.
And Carvalho tries to counter it with a takedown but Strickland pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Strickland.
Carvalho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strickland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.
Strickland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strickland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Strickland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carvalho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carvalho misses with a lunging right hand
letting Strickland counter with a right hand.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strickland.
It looked like Strickland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Carvalho misses its intended target.
Strickland is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strickland works Carvalho's body with a nice hook.
Strickland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Strickland looks to land a right hand but Carvalho moved out of range.#T3#
Strickland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Strickland.
Sean Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strickland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strickland throws a shot from downtown. Carvalho moves away and avoids it.
Carvalho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sean Strickland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carvalho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, jab by Carvalho - just one landing.
Strickland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.
Strickland swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Strickland misses the target.
Carvalho with the counter takedown but Strickland avoids it easily.#T4#
Carvalho lands a jab to the head.
Strickland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strickland defends it well.
Strickland scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carvalho misses with a right hand
and Strickland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strickland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carvalho misses with a right hand
and Carvalho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strickland throws a jab when Carvalho was well out of range.
Strickland takes a swing at Carvalho's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Strickland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Strickland's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Strickland throws a looping overhand right but Carvalho ducks down to avoid it.
Carvalho with the counter takedown but Strickland avoids it easily.
Strickland misses the jab.
Carvalho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strickland.
Strickland staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Strickland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carvalho walks into a straight right hand from Strickland.
Strickland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strickland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carvalho cracks Strickland with an open hand slap.
Carvalho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Strickland.
Carvalho throws a lazy uppercut
and Strickland counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strickland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strickland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carvalho can do to turn this around?
Strickland throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
Carvalho with the counter takedown but Strickland avoids it easily.
Strickland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Strickland does no damage.
Carvalho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Carvalho might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Strickland has got the better of the exchanges.#T2#
Strickland throws a looping overhand right but Carvalho ducks down to avoid it.
And Carvalho tries to counter it with a takedown but Strickland pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strickland misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strickland. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strickland misses with a wild body shot.
Carvalho misses with a wild body shot.
Strickland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carvalho throws the left hand but Strickland avoids the punch easily.
Carvalho takes a swing at Strickland's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#Sean Strickland's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Strickland misses with a low kick as Carvalho jumps back.
Strickland misses the shot to the body.
Carvalho throws a poor cross that misses
and Strickland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strickland has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carvalho finds it's way round the side to connect with Strickland's head.
Carvalho slips a jab from Strickland.
Carvalho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strickland.
Strickland pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carvalho back to the cage. Strickland follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Strickland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Sean Strickland is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Carvalho misses the jab.
Strickland throwing a counter right hand but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Strickland looks to throw the jab but Carvalho is out of range.
Carvalho lands the left hand.#CUT2#Sean Strickland's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A jab from Strickland misses.
Strickland defending well as Carvalho loads up on a big left hand.
Carvalho misses with a hook
and Strickland counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Strickland misses with an uppercut. Carvalho saw that one coming.
Carvalho feints the counter takedown.
Carvalho misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Strickland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Strickland's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strickland scores with a hook to the body. Carvalho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strickland lands with a good body shot.
Strickland looks to land a right hand but Carvalho moved out of range.
Strickland missing with a left hand there. Carvalho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strickland. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvalho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho scores with a punch to the head.
Strickland swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
A punch combination from Strickland misses.
And Carvalho tries to counter it with a takedown but Strickland pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Carvalho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strickland on the side of the head.
Strickland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strickland was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.
Strickland slips under a jab from Carvalho.
A slow jab from Strickland misses its intended target.
Carvalho just misses with a punch to the body.
Strickland swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strickland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.#T2#
Carvalho scores with a nice strike.
Carvalho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carvalho swings widly with a right hand
and Strickland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carvalho scores with a jab to the body.
Strickland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Carvalho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Strickland.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strickland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.
Carvalho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strickland defends it well.#T3#
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Strickland moved out of range nicely.
Strickland throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Carvalho with the counter takedown but Strickland avoids it easily.
Carvalho throws a hook but Strickland avoids it easily.
Carvalho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sean Strickland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strickland's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carvalho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strickland scrambles back to his feet.
Strickland misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carvalho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#Jeez, Sean Strickland's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Strickland throws a looping overhand right but Carvalho ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Strickland is looking for a counter combo.
Strickland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD2#
Carvalho scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Strickland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carvalho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strickland regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Carvalho.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Strickland is retaining full guard.
Carvalho slips nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caio Carvalho.
I think Strickland 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Strickland!
A relieved looking Sean Strickland 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: NYF 38: Traumen vs Adams
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Kim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dennison throws out the jab.
Dennison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kim defending well as Dennison loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Kim there.
Dennison throws a series of punches but Kim moves out of range.
Dennison throws a combination that misses
enabling Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim lands with a shot to the body.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dennison misses with a combination
and Kim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dennison tries to bum rush Kim with a series of wild strikes but Kim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dennison misses the body punch
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennison throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Kim counters with a crisp one two that drops Dennison! Kim thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dennison to his feet! Dennison is in big trouble!#ROC#Dennison is rocked!
Kim 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.
Kim connects with a superb combination that knocks Dennison out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Kim before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Dennison!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Kim!
An out of breath Dan Kim thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Marc Dennison stepped up to the mic, saying 'He sucks.'.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Nascimento
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Clay misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Knuckles counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Knuckles seems to be working for a kimura but Clay defends the submission attempt.
Clay is looking for a sweep. Knuckles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clay slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clay controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
Clay controlling Knuckles's posture.
Knuckles trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Knuckles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knuckles stands up over Clay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clay trying to control the position here.
Knuckles is stalling in the full guard.
Clay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clay is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clay throws a big shot that misses.
Andrew Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knuckles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Clay counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mr Knuckles has been cut.
A jab from Clay finds it's way through Knuckles's defenses.
Knuckles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knuckles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knuckles scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Clay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Knuckles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knuckles has a takedown stuffed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knuckles.
Knuckles scores with a jab. Clay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knuckles moves away from the strike by Clay.
Nice uppercut there from Clay.
Clay stuns Knuckles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knuckles with a poor takedown
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrew Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Knuckles.
Knuckles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clay tries to avoid it but Knuckles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clay to the ground. Clay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clay is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Clay. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knuckles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mr Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay throws a right hand that misses
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Clay fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Knuckles to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Knuckles looks to clinch but Clay throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Knuckles taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Andrew Clay!
Andrew Clay decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 42
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Clay misses.
Clay takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Clay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolleke circles away quickly and effectively.
A left lands for Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Clay lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bolleke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Andrew Clay has been cut.
Clay misses with a left hand #TD#
and Bolleke counters with a shoot takedown. Clay fights it but they end up in guard.
Bolleke controlling from the top position.
Bolleke throwing strikes but missing.
Bolleke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolleke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Clay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Bolleke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bolleke throws a big right hand that misses.
Clay pulls Bolleke in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke postures up and lands a big shot to Clay's brow.
Bolleke postures up.
Bolleke postures up and lands a big shot to Clay's brow.
Bolleke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clay works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Bolleke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clay is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clay has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Bolleke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Clay is looking to control Bolleke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clay avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Bolleke seems to be looking for submissions.
Clay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolleke. #T3#
Bolleke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bolleke throws a strike but Clay avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bolleke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bolleke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolleke lands a couple of digs.
Bolleke wants to pass the guard but Clay is keeping the position.
Bolleke trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
Bolleke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Bolleke is looking to advance position but Clay has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Clay wants to control the pace but Bolleke is squirming around nicely.
Clay prevents Bolleke from getting the reversal.
Clay tries to control but Bolleke wriggling away.
Bolleke is looking to improve his position but Clay isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay looking to control but Bolleke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Bolleke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Clay's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bolleke throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Clay misses
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolleke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clay can do to turn this around?
Bolleke lands a lovely overhand right.
Clay just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke lands a jab to Clay's midsection.
Clay missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clay just misses with a punch to the body.
Clay looks to land a combination but Bolleke avoids it well.
Clay displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Bolleke.
Clay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clay throws a right hand that Bolleke ducks under and follows up with a left that Bolleke also avoids with ease.
Bolleke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bolleke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clay defends it nicely.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Bolleke feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
Bolleke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Clay avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clay was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke shoots in looking for a takedown but Clay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bolleke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bolleke with a body shot.
Bolleke cracks Clay with an open hand slap.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clay.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clay.
Clay misses with the combination.
Clay connects with the punch.
Clay throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Clay.
Clay stuns Bolleke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from Clay misses the target.
Clay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay throws a leg kick that misses.
Clay takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Clay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Clay.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bolleke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke takes a swing at Clay's ribcage but misses.
Clay moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clay. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clay throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Oscar Bolleke is winning the standup battle so far.
Clay misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolleke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clay looks for a takedown but Bolleke sprawls well.
Bolleke feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Clay throws a low kick, looking for Bolleke's leg but Bolleke calmly moves out of range.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Bolleke misses its target.
Clay punishes Bolleke's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Bolleke is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clay's half guard.
Clay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clay regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bolleke.
Clay pulls Bolleke in close to prevent any damage.
Bolleke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Bolleke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bolleke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bolleke thows a huge punch but Clay dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clay regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bolleke.
Bolleke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Clay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Bolleke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Clay's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Clay takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Clay takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Bolleke. No joy for Clay on that attempt.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Clay.
Bolleke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clay misses the shot to the body.
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bolleke scores with a nice right hand.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrew Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clay tests Bolleke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bolleke lands with a right hand.
Clay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay slips under a jab from Bolleke.#T1#
Clay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolleke finds it's way round the side to connect with Clay's head.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
Clay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clay is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bolleke jabs at Clay's body.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Clay moves out of range.
Clay misses with a straight right.
A cross from Bolleke lands.
Clay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bolleke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Clay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Bolleke. #CUT#That has opened up Andrew Clay's cut even more.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Clay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke lands an overhand right.#ROC#Clay is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clay throws a hook to the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Clay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clay throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Clay jabs Bolleke right on the nose. Bolleke blinks but takes it well.
Clay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clay lands a right hook to the body.
Clay misses with an uppercut.
Clay misses with a left hand
and Clay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke checks a low kick from Clay.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Bolleke slips a jab and a cross from Clay.
Clay loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Clay saw that one coming.
A jab from Bolleke does it's job there.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
Bolleke digs a good body shot into Clay's ribs.
Clay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bone on bone clash there as Bolleke blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Clay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clay moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Bolleke gets tackled into the cage by Clay. Clay maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Clay pulls guard successfully.
Bolleke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bolleke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bolleke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oscar Bolleke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bolleke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clay is still in real trouble! Can Bolleke finish him?
Bolleke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bolleke passes Clay's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clay seems to have recovered his senses.
Bolleke moves into full mount! Clay won't be happy about that!
Bolleke postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Clay out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Bolleke goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oscar Bolleke!
Oscar Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
Oscar Bolleke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 39
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Clay gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Clay fails to land.
Clay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clay lands an uppercut.
Anderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clay struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands. #TD#
Anderson drags the fight down to the ground.
Anderson pulls Clay in close to prevent any damage.
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#
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clay defends well.#T1#
Anderson pulls Clay in to control the position.
Clay postures up.
Clay won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Anderson darts in and clinches Clay up against the cage.
Clay stalling the fight.
Anderson leaning against his opponent.
Clay lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clay lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Clay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Clay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Anderson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Clay has his hands clasped together around Anderson's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Clay tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson not doing much here.
Clay is trying to control but can't. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clay keeping hold of Anderson's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
Anderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Clay did well to prevent Anderson getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clay as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Clay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clay's head backwards.
Clay throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Clay. No joy for Anderson on that attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Clay lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Clay tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Clay back against the cage.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Clay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson is working for takedown but Clay is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Clay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clay stalls.
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Clay trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Clay won't allow it.
Clay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clay stalling.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Anderson stalling in the clinch.
Anderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Anderson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Anderson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Clay letting Anderson take a breather here.
Clay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sparky Anderson.
Clay misses with a looping left.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Clay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Clay's head.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clay's hands.#CUT#It looks like Andrew Clay has been cut.#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Clay back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anderson.
Clay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clay is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.#BC2#
Clay breaks the clinch.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clay.
Clay missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson tries to clinch but Clay moves away #KD2#
and Clay counters with a crisp right hand that drops Anderson! Clay lets Anderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay misses the jab.
Anderson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Clay.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andrew Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clay throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Clay drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Clay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Some bone on bone action there as Clay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clay is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Clay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clay throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Clay throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Clay misses with a straight left.
Clay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Clay let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andrew Clay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andrew Clay'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#
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Clay's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Clay duly obliges.
Clay avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Clay looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Anderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anderson is in Clay's guard.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clay is keeping the position for now.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Clay is trying to hold Anderson in close to prevent damage but Anderson has managed to pass into half guard.
Anderson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Clay's thigh. Clay counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Clay keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Clay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Anderson controlling Clay's posture.
Anderson wants to improve his position but instead Clay has moved into half guard.
Clay controlling the pace.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clay is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Clay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Anderson is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clay circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Clay blocks the leg kick.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Clay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clay continues to drive forward.#TD#
Anderson pulls Clay into guard.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Clay tries to pass.
Anderson is pulling down on Clay's head. It's preventing any offense from Clay, at least for the moment.
Clay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Clay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clay 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Clay!
After the fight, Andrew Clay 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: C208: McWrestler vs Kronos II
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Arroyo. Kasamsun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arroyo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasamsun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kasamsun lands a right hook to the body.
Kasamsun ducks under a wild hook from Arroyo.
Kasamsun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arroyo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kasamsun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kasamsun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arroyo.
Arroyo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Arroyo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kasamsun lands a jab to Arroyo's midsection.
Kasamsun blocks a low kick nicely.
Kasamsun blocks the body kick.
Arroyo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arroyo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasamsun avoids the body shot from Arroyo.
A head kick misses from Arroyo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Kasamsun closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Arroyo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Arroyo struggling a bit here.
Kasamsun gets to mount! Arroyo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kasamsun controlling his opponent.
Kasamsun punishing his opponent with strikes.
Arroyo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kasamsun is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kasamsun lands a nice short elbow.
Kasamsun lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Kasamsun looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Arroyo trying to hold on to Kasamsun's head to control him but Kasamsun postures up.
Kasamsun performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from Kasamsun.
Arroyo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kasamsun controlling the action here. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arroyo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kasamsun pulls his head out easily.
Arroyo trying to control here.
Kasamsun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Arroyo is trying to control but Kasamsun passes into side control!
Arroyo is trying to get back to half guard.
Kasamsun controls the position.
Arroyo tries to buck Kasamsun off but Kasamsun is having none of it.
Kasamsun moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Arroyo tries to buck Kasamsun off but Kasamsun is having none of it.
Arroyo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Arroyo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kasamsun landing strikes. #T4#
Arroyo is trying to escape the position but Kasamsun is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Arroyo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kasamsun lands an elbow.
Arroyo struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasamsun trying to control the action but Arroyo is working from the bottom.
Arroyo wants to control but Kasamsun postures up.
Arroyo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kasamsun wants to control but Arroyo is keeping him busy.
Kasamsun controls the position from side control.
It looks like Kasamsun might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irong Kasamsun dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Kasamsun gets a double leg takedown into Arroyo's guard.
Kasamsun engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kasamsun trying to control but Arroyo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kasamsun is posturing up here but Arroyo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kasamsun tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kasamsun has to tap! Slick submission there by Arroyo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Arroyo!
An out of breath Javier Arroyo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHKI 64
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namikaze moves away.#TD2#
Namikaze feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kim's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Namikaze sitting in guard here, content to control.
Namikaze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Namikaze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Namikaze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Namikaze working some strikes from top position.
Namikaze throws a big right hand that misses.
Namikaze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Namikaze.
Namikaze stays in close to Kim's body and controls the position.
Kim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Namikaze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kim is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Namikaze is on top in guard. #REVB#
Namikaze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Namikaze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Namikaze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Namikaze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Namikaze sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Namikaze throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Namikaze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Namikaze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Namikaze won't allow Kim to sweep him here.
Namikaze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Namikaze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Namikaze is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
Kim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Namikaze trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Namikaze or perhaps it was just good defense by Kim, which made it look bad.
It looked like Kim wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Namikaze bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kim is letting Namikaze control him for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Namikaze in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kim regains half guard there - taking advantage of Namikaze's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Namikaze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Namikaze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Namikaze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Namikaze lands strikes from half guard.
Namikaze wants to pass to mount but Kim is defending the position.
Namikaze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kim manages to get to full guard.
Namikaze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanjiro Namikaze dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Namikaze drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Namikaze.
Namikaze throws an elbow that misses. Kim uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Namikaze's guard. Nice move by Kim!#REVR#
Kim preventing the sweep.
Namikaze is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namikaze lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Namikaze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Namikaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Namikaze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Namikaze wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Namikaze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Namikaze working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Namikaze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Namikaze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Namikaze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Namikaze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Namikaze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Namikaze looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Namikaze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Namikaze throwing strikes but missing.
Namikaze throws a big elbow that misses.
Namikaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Namikaze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Namikaze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3##SUB2#
Namikaze has gone for a leg lock! Kim slips out almost immediately though and dives into Namikaze's guard.#REVR#
Namikaze is pulling down on Kim's head. It's preventing any offense from Kim, at least for the moment.
Kim preventing the sweep.
Namikaze wants to hit a sweep here but Kim passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Namikaze there!
Namikaze wants to control but Kim is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Namikaze tries to reverse the position but Kim maintains control.#T4#
Kim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Namikaze is wriggling around trying to escape.
Namikaze swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Tanjiro Namikaze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Namikaze is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kim trying to control but Namikaze is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Namikaze can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanjiro Namikaze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Namikaze avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Namikaze ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Namikaze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Namikaze shoots in and drives through. Kim sprawls well.
Namikaze blocks a jab.#TD2#
Namikaze fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kim sprawls well initially but Namikaze persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Namikaze is nestled in close to Kim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Namikaze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Namikaze prevents Kim from improving his position.
Namikaze wants to pass the guard but Kim is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namikaze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kim regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Namikaze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Namikaze postures up and lands a big shot to Kim's brow.
Kim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Namikaze's guard. #REVR#
Kim preventing the sweep.
Namikaze tries to strike from the bottom.
Kim stopping the sweep attempt from Namikaze.
Kim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Namikaze is pulling down on Kim's head. It's preventing any offense from Kim, at least for the moment.
Namikaze looking for a sweep. Not yet Namikaze, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Namikaze can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Namikaze is on top in guard. #REVB#
Namikaze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Namikaze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Namikaze throws a strike but Kim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Namikaze wants to sweep but no luck.
Namikaze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kim's guard. #REVB##T3#
Namikaze's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Namikaze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Namikaze from controlling successfully.
Kim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Namikaze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Namikaze tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Dan Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Namikaze controls from within his opponent's guard.
Namikaze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Namikaze.
Kim is trying to keep Namikaze in close.
Namikaze with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Namikaze landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Namikaze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tanjiro Namikaze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Namikaze showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: MMAHKI 61
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1##TD#
Masterson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Masterson showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Masterson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Masterson.
Kim wants to control but Masterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim is trying to maintain the position but Masterson is very close to passing his half guard.
Masterson is keen to just control but Kim is a slippery customer.#T1#
Masterson content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Masterson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kim defends it well.
Kim is trying to maintain the position but Masterson is very close to passing his half guard.
Kim is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Masterson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well, if Masterson 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. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Masterson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Masterson tries to pass to full mount but Kim defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Masterson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kim swivels and escapes.
Kim clobbers Masterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Masterson gets a double leg takedown into Kim's guard.
Kim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masterson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kim wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Masterson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kim controls Masterson momentarily but Masterson frees himself. #SUB#
Masterson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Masterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Masterson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Masterson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Masterson seems keen to control Kim's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Masterson dominated that round.
That's time! Masterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kim throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Masterson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kim won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Masterson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kim, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Masterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Masterson just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masterson working away.
Masterson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1##SUB#
Masterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kim tries to bench press Masterson off him but Masterson keeps the position.
Masterson is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Masterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kim is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Masterson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kim knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Masterson swings around for an armbar but Kim sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Masterson's guard.
Masterson wants to hit a sweep here but Kim passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Masterson there!
Masterson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Kim wants to take a breather but Masterson is having none of it.
Masterson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kim forces his way into half guard.
Kim prevents Masterson from improving his position.
Masterson is staying active underneath Kim, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Masterson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Masterson moves into full guard. #SUB#
Masterson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kim defends well.
Kim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masterson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Masterson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kim throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kim connects with a body shot.
Masterson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
John Masterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim misses with a straight left.
Kim throws a series of strikes that have Masterson backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like John Masterson has been cut.#TD#
Kim gets caught flat footed, as Masterson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
John Masterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masterson preventing the sweep.
Masterson wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Masterson looking to pass the guard.
Masterson content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Masterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from Kim. No joy for Masterson on that attempt.
Masterson slips under a jab from Kim.
Dan Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Kim misses.
Masterson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from Masterson. Masterson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Masterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Masterson goes for a double leg but Kim avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kim continues to drive forward.
Kim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kim just leaning against Masterson, taking a breather.
Kim lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards. #BC2#
Kim breaks the clinch.
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kim feints a jab promting Masterson to slip. Kim then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Masterson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD#
Masterson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kim is trying to defend but Masterson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Masterson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kim could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Masterson has cracked it and Kim is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Masterson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Masterson!

Event: C203: Nakagawa vs Giovanni
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Finger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finger misses with a wild body shot.
Finger throws a nice looking combination but Kasamsun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kasamsun fails to land with a series of punches.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasamsun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finger.
Finger throws a series of strikes that have Kasamsun backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Irong Kasamsun has been cut.
Finger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finger misses with an uppercut.
Kasamsun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finger misses with a hook. Kasamsun ducked under it nicely.
Finger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Kasamsun feints and as Finger raises his hands in defense, Kasamsun changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasamsun throws a big right hand that misses.
Kasamsun landing with the ground and pound.
Kasamsun lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Kasamsun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kasamsun throwing strikes from guard but Finger blocks nicely.
Kasamsun throwing strikes but missing.
Kasamsun is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Finger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kasamsun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finger.
Kasamsun moves away from the strike by Finger.
Kasamsun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasamsun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finger.
A little feinted left hand from Finger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kasamsun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasamsun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasamsun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finger misses with a low kick.
Finger lands with a shot to the body.
Finger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kasamsun clobbers Finger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3##CL2#
Finger tries to keep at a distance but Kasamsun has taken the fight into the clinch.
Finger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
Kasamsun pushes Finger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Finger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kasamsun takes a swing at Finger's ribcage but misses.
Kasamsun doesn't manage to clinch there - Finger circles away.
Kasamsun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finger tries to clinch but Kasamsun is having none of it.
Finger loads up on a big right hand but Kasamsun slips the punch.
Kasamsun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finger manages to avoid it.
Kasamsun misses with a body shot.
Finger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Finger.
Finger lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasamsun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kasamsun landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Kasamsun stands up over Finger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kasamsun 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.
Kasamsun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kasamsun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kasamsun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Finger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Middle Finger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Irong Kasamsun's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Finger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun scores with a three punch combo!
Finger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Good standup being displayed there by Kasamsun as he connects with a hook.
Finger throws the left hand but Kasamsun avoids the punch easily.
Kasamsun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kasamsun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finger manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Finger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kasamsun fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finger throws an overhand right that lands on Kasamsun's shoulder, as Kasamsun tries to avoid the shot.
Finger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kasamsun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kasamsun lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Kasamsun coming out on top.
Kasamsun throws a shot from downtown. Finger moves away and avoids it.
Finger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kasamsun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Finger stuns Kasamsun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Finger throws a jab when Kasamsun was well out of range.
Middle Finger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kasamsun misses with a right hand
and Finger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasamsun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finger.#TD2#
Kasamsun shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kasamsun trying to control from half guard but Finger is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finger tries to get to full guard but Kasamsun has control of the leg.
Kasamsun not doing much here. #T2#
Kasamsun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Finger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kasamsun is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasamsun throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finger counters with a three punch combo that has Kasamsun backing up. Kasamsun nods at Finger to acknowledge the strikes.
Finger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasamsun connects with a body shot.#T3#
Finger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasamsun.
Finger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kasamsun at a distance.
Finger defending well as Kasamsun loads up on a big left hand.
Finger misses with an uppercut.
Finger misses with a looping right.
Kasamsun is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Finger rather than just go for the knockout.
Kasamsun ducks under a wild hook from Finger.
Kasamsun jabs Finger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kasamsun checks a low kick from Finger.
Kasamsun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasamsun tries to clinch there but Finger circles away.
Finger jabs Kasamsun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kasamsun misses with a takedown attempt
and Finger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kasamsun cracks a nice hook into Finger's ribs.
Finger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kasamsun swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Finger misses the target.
A nice side step and Kasamsun releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Kasamsun misses the jab.
Kasamsun moves out of range as Finger strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasamsun moves out of range of the body kick from Finger.
Kasamsun slips under a jab from Finger.
Kasamsun will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kasamsun fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finger on the side of the head.
Finger works Kasamsun's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Kasamsun fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Finger sprawls well initially but Kasamsun persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Finger trying to control from the bottom.
Kasamsun is taking a breather. Finger 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Irong Kasamsun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Irong Kasamsun's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Kasamsun, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Finger scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Kasamsun breaks the clinch.
Kasamsun lands with a nice body punch.
Kasamsun throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Kasamsun fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Finger to the ground. Kasamsun is now in Finger's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kasamsun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kasamsun wants to control from the top but Finger keeps moving. #T1#
Kasamsun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kasamsun stays in close to Finger's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Finger managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasamsun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Middle Finger is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasamsun swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Finger to counter with a crisp jab.
Finger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Kasamsun clobbers Finger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick lands from Finger. #CL#
Finger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kasamsun takes a shot to the head.
Kasamsun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kasamsun is leaning against Finger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kasamsun throws a head punch that misses.
Kasamsun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finger tries a body shot but Kasamsun blocks it.
Kasamsun is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Finger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Middle Finger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Kasamsun trying to stall but Finger improves his position.
Finger blocks an uppercut.
Finger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Finger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Kasamsun throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finger scores with a hook to the body. Kasamsun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kasamsun lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Finger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Finger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasamsun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finger manages to avoid it.
Finger lands a nice shot that snaps Kasamsun's head back.
Kasamsun dips to his left and cracks Finger with an uppercut!
Finger misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Finger.
A big right from Finger misses.
Despite the aggression on Kasamsun's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasamsun. Finger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasamsun misses with a straight left.
Kasamsun misses with the combination.
Kasamsun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finger.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Finger misses the target.
Kasamsun is looking to clinch but Finger is avoiding it.
A big right from Finger misses.
Finger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kasamsun takes a swing at Finger's ribcage but misses.
Kasamsun missing with a left hand there. Finger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kasamsun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finger.
Kasamsun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finger moves away.
Finger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasamsun.
Finger throwing a counter right hand but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
Finger throws a hook but Kasamsun blocks it.
Finger misses the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Finger as Kasamsun shoots in.
Finger doesn't manage to clinch there - Kasamsun circles away.
Kasamsun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finger throws a jab when Kasamsun was well out of range.
Finger moves away from the strike by Kasamsun.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Irong Kasamsun.
I think Kasamsun 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irong Kasamsun!
Irong Kasamsun thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Middle Finger spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame my Sponsors for this loss, fuck em!'.

Event: Nfld live 35
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Clay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Clay gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Phillips to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Clay keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass.
Phillips preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully. #T1#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clay swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Phillips is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clay.#TD#
Phillips shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clay's guard.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Clay is keeping the position.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully. #T2#
Clay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Phillips's guard. #REVB#
Phillips seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Clay prevents Phillips from getting back to his feet.
Clay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Clay looking to sit in guard and control but Phillips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Phillips is fighting to break Clay's control of his arms but Clay is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard.
Phillips sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clay's guard. #SUB#
Phillips is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Phillips is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phillips is trying to control. Clay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clay wants to improve his position but Phillips is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Phillips is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Phillips wants to control but Clay is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Phillips is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Phillips. #SUB#
Phillips wants to work for an arm triangle but Clay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bum Phillips dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Clay sizes up Phillips with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Clay misses. #TD#
Phillips throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Phillips is in Clay's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass.
Clay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Clay keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clay is keeping the position for now.
Bum Phillips overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Phillips trying to control here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phillips is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clay trying to control the pace.
Phillips wants to improve his position but Clay is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay trying to pass the guard but Phillips defending well. #T3#
Phillips gets back to full guard.
Clay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phillips pulls Clay in close to prevent any damage.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clay controls the pace.
Phillips has Clay pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Clay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phillips moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Phillips on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clay connects with a jab.
Phillips tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clay defends well and Phillips ends up having to push Clay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Phillips blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Phillips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clay misses with a looping right.
It looked like Phillips wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clay throws a right hand that misses
and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrew Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from Clay misses.
Phillips was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Clay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Phillips is out of range.
Clay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clay misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips dives in for a single leg takedown but Clay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Clay fails to land. #TD#
Phillips lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T1#
Phillips is keen to just control but Clay is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips is just content to waste time from the top position. Clay takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Clay has control of Phillips's left arm, preventing Phillips from doing any damage. #SUB#
Phillips has gone for a leg lock! Clay slips out almost immediately though and dives into Phillips's guard.#REVB#
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet. #T2#
Clay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Phillips pulls Clay in close to prevent any damage.
Phillips tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Clay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phillips is on top in guard. #REVR#
Phillips looking to sit in guard and control but Clay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Phillips has his foot on Clay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clay works his way back into a safe position though.
Phillips has Clay pulled in close to control his posture.
Clay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet but Clay is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Phillips pulls Clay in close to his closed guard and prevents Clay from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clay is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clay's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Clay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clay 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Clay!
A very excited looking Andrew Clay 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: MMAHKI 56
Date: Jun 07, 2023

#R1#
A good leg kick by Kim.
Sparks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sparks slips under a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sparks 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.
Sparks defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
Dan Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparks misses with a takedown attempt
and Kim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim 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.
Kim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Sparks is rocked!
Sparks drops his hands momentarily and Kim needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Sparks just on the top of the head. Sparks drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Sparks - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dan Kim!
A relieved looking Dan Kim 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: Nfld FN 42
Date: May 25, 2023

#R1#
Rios throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rios throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Manuel Rios has been cut.
Clay misses with an uppercut. Rios saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Clay.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Rios.
Rios throws the left hand but Clay avoids the punch easily.
Clay staying out of range there.
Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rios has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Clay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manuel Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios throws a hook but Clay avoids it easily.
Clay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Clay lands a big right hand that sends Rios crashing to the mat! Clay stays standing though and waves Rios back to his feet!#ROC2#Rios is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clay throws an uppercut from hell that sends Rios clean off his feet! He's out cold! Clay stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Clay!
Andrew Clay seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2023

#R1#
Clay throws a body shot but no joy.
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
Clay slaps away a takedown attempt from Veainu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Veainu fails to land with a series of punches.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
Clay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay works over Veainu's head and body with a nice combination.
A swing and a miss from Clay.
Veainu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Veainu looks winded!
Clay misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Clay misses the target.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Clay's head but Clay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clay throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Clay connects with a body shot.#T1#
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clay.
Clay throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Veainu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clay.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clay.
Clay throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch but Clay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Veainu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clay throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clay swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Veainu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clay misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Clay misses with a body shot.
Veainu tries to clinch but Clay moves out of range.
Clay swats away the attempt to clinch by Veainu.
Clay swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Clay.
Veainu is looking for the big counter here.
Veainu misses with a jab to the body
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Clay throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Clay misses with a straight right.
Clay sizes up Veainu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Clay swats away the attempt to clinch by Veainu.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clay. #T3#
Veainu looks to throw a body kick
and Clay counters with a nice body shot.
Clay lands with an uppercut that bounces Veainu off the cage and back into range.
Veainu misses with a combination
and Veainu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clay misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
Clay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clay throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Clay just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Clay tries to keep at a distance but Veainu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clay goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4##BC#
Clay breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Clay as Veainu shoots in.
Clay just misses with a punch to the body.
Clay misses with a looping left.
Veainu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrew Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Clay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clay swats away the attempt to clinch by Veainu.
Veainu misses with a combination
enabling Clay to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Clay dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu swats away the attempt to clinch by Clay.
Clay takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Clay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veainu.
Nice uppercut lands for Clay. That snapped Veainu's head back.
Clay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?
Veainu misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Clay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu needs to keep his hands up - Clay had a free shot at his head there.
Veainu fails to land with a series of punches.
Veainu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Veainu is breathing heavily.
Clay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Veainu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Clay throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.#KD#
Clay cracks Veainu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Clay has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Veainu to stand back up!#ROC#Veainu is rocked!
Veainu throws a body kick that misses
and Clay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Veainu is still on wobbly legs! Can Clay finish him?
Veainu ducks into an uppercut from Clay and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Clay!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrew Clay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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