Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 310 Temidare vs Kersikov
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Schotel throws a right hand that misses
and Khrapov Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schotel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Schotel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Schotel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schotel throws a right hand that Khrapov Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Khrapov Jr also avoids with ease.
Vasily Khrapov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khrapov Jr jabs Schotel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khrapov Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schotel defends it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Schotel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khrapov Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schotel.
A big left from Khrapov Jr misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Khrapov Jr 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.
Schotel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khrapov Jr.
Schotel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schotel throws a poor cross that misses
and Khrapov Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khrapov Jr tries to clinch up
and Schotel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Vasily Khrapov Jr has been cut.#CL2#
Khrapov Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schotel is looking to break free of the clinch but Khrapov Jr has double underhooks. #T1##TD#
Schotel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Khrapov Jr regains guard.
Khrapov Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schotel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Khrapov Jr postures up in Schotel's guard and throws a big left but Schotel blocks it.
Schotel looking for a sweep. Not yet Schotel, not yet.
Khrapov Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khrapov Jr working some strikes from top position.
Schotel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khrapov Jr is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Schotel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khrapov Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khrapov Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khrapov Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schotel's head.
Khrapov Jr trying to move into half guard but instead Schotel has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Schotel preventing the sweep.
Khrapov Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Khrapov Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schotel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Schotel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khrapov Jr defends well.
Schotel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khrapov Jr with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Schotel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khrapov Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khrapov Jr lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Schotel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khrapov Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khrapov Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Khrapov Jr with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3##SUB#
Schotel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Khrapov Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khrapov Jr pushes down on Schotel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Khrapov Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Khrapov Jr working Schotel over with strikes.
Khrapov Jr working Schotel over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khrapov Jr lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#Schotel is rocked!
Khrapov Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Schotel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schotel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khrapov Jr lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Schotel! More strikes land and this one is all over! Khrapov Jr jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Khrapov Jr!

Event: NYF 61 Donal vs Vogels
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Donal scores with a nice head shot.
Donal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vogels scores with a kick to the body.
Vogels tries to work over Donal's front leg with a kick but Donal checks it.
Vogels throws a body kick that misses.
Vogels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vogels blocks a low kick nicely.
Vogels fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donal.
Vogels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vogels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vogels scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vogels throws a head kick that Donal semi-blocks.
Donal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donal swings for the body but Vogels moves out of range. #T1#
Donal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vogels throws a looping overhand right but Donal ducks down to avoid it.
Donal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vogels now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vogels throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donal slips a straight right by Vogels.
Donal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oscar Vogels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vogels throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Donal's head.#CUT2#It looks like Elwyn Donal has been cut.
Donal checks a low kick from Vogels.
Vogels throws a head kick that misses.
And Donal counters with a quick kick to the body but Vogels blocks it.
Donal avoids the head kick by Vogels.
Donal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vogels lands a high kick!
Vogels checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vogels! But no joy.#T2#
Vogels throws a lazy head kick
and Donal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vogels lands a nice leg kick that just misses Donal's sensitive parts.
Vogels ducks under a wild hook from Donal.
Vogels moves out of range as Donal throws a body kick.
Vogels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donal throws a leg kick but Vogels sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Donal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vogels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Vogels.
Vogels connects with a nice looking jab.
Donal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donal takes one to the chin there.
Donal throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Vogels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donal throws out the jab.
Donal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vogels.
A little feinted left hand from Donal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vogels.
Donal keeps Vogels at a distance using the push kick.
Donal loads up on a big right hand but Vogels slips the punch.
Donal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Donal's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vogels.
And Donal counters with a quick kick to the body but Vogels blocks it.
Vogels throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vogels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donal moves away.
Donal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vogels takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD2#
Vogels knocks Donal to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Vogels looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Vogels tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Vogels tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Vogels working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Vogels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elwyn Donal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vogels throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Donal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Vogels. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vogels.
A head kick by Vogels misses
and Donal counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vogels attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vogels throws a head kick but Donal moves out of range.
Donal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vogels looks to throw the jab but Donal is out of range.
Donal is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Donal throws a lazy right hand but Vogels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vogels sizes up Donal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Donal.
Donal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vogels lands a jab to the head.
Vogels tries a low kick but Donal avoids it.
Donal looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Donal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vogels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vogels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vogels wants to land a leg kick but Donal is out of range.
Vogels misses with a straight right.
Donal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Donal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vogels was well out of range. Poor timing from Donal.
Vogels appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vogels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donal.
Vogels looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick from Vogels misses.
Vogels on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donal. Donal obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vogels misses with a leg kick
and Donal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Donal.
Vogels blocks a jab.
Vogels throws a front kick aimed at Donal's knee but Donal avoids it well.
A head kick by Vogels misses #KD#
and Donal counters with a nice right hand that sends Vogels toppling to the canvas! Vogels scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Donal finish him?!
Donal steps in with a hook that catches Vogels right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Donal follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Vogels looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elwyn Donal!
Elwyn Donal retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Elwyn Donal was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Railio vs Frewin
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Porto blocks a jab.
Porto misses with a hook. Aengus ducked under it nicely.
Aengus blocks a jab.
Porto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aengus on the side of the head.
Porto ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
Porto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Porto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aengus as he avoids it easily.
Porto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aengus.
Aengus throws out a loose jab but Porto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porto attempts a counter takedown but Aengus avoids it well and moves away.
Porto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aengus misses with a straight right.
Porto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aengus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab by Aengus.
Porto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Porto throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Aengus misses with a straight left.
Porto sizes up Aengus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Aengus misses its intended target.
Aengus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Aengus misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Porto.
Porto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Porto staying out of range there.
Aengus moves out of range as Porto strikes.
Porto lands a nice shot that snaps Aengus's head back.
Porto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Porto cracks Aengus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Porto shoots in looking for a takedown. Aengus tries to sprawl out of it but Porto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aengus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Porto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Porto misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Aengus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Porto misses its intended target.
Aengus 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.#T2#
Aengus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Porto ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
Porto takes one on the button.
Porto staying out of range there.
Aengus missing with a left hand there. Porto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Porto throws the left hand but Aengus avoids the punch easily.
Nice sprawl there from Aengus as Porto shoots in.
Aengus throws out a counter right but Porto avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Aengus lands.
Porto misses with an uppercut. Aengus saw that one coming.
Porto throws a hook but Aengus blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aengus! But no joy.
Aengus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Porto ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
Nice jab there from Aengus.
Aengus scores with a nice right hand.
Porto moves out of range as Aengus strikes.
A big left from Aengus misses.
Aengus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Porto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Porto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aengus tests Porto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aengus throws a poor cross that misses
and Porto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Porto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aengus but Aengus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aengus moves out of range of the strikes.
Aengus thuds his right hand into Porto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good standup being displayed there by Porto as he connects with a hook.
Caelan Aengus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aengus looks to land a right hand but Porto moved out of range.
Aengus walks into a straight right hand from Porto.
Caelan Aengus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Porto swats away the attempt to clinch by Aengus.
Porto is looking to counter punch.
Aengus misses with an uppercut. Porto saw that one coming.
Porto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aengus tries to clinch but Porto is having none of it.
Aengus loads up on a big right hand but Porto slips the punch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aengus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Porto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aengus doesn't seem bothered though.
Porto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Porto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
A little feinted left hand from Porto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aengus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Porto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aengus.
Porto lands a nice shot to the body.
Porto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aengus.
Aengus lands a jab.
Porto throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Aengus to counter with a crisp jab.
Porto blocks a jab.
Aengus throws a jab when Porto was well out of range.
Porto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aengus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Aengus misses.
Aengus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Caelan Aengus will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Aengus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Porto throws out the jab.
Porto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aengus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Porto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aengus throws a lazy right hand but Porto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Porto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aengus was well out of range. Poor timing from Porto.
Porto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aengus manages to avoid it.
Aengus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Porto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Porto blocks a jab.
Aengus throws a lazy right hand but Porto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Porto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Aengus misses.
Aengus looks to throw the jab but Porto is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aengus scores with a decent looking hook.
Porto misses with a wild body shot.
Porto blocks a jab.
Aengus throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Porto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aengus!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Porto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Porto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Aengus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Porto tries to move to mount but Aengus blocks the move with his legs.
Aengus can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Porto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aengus struggling a bit here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Porto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Porto trying to control the position but Aengus is working away.
Aengus can't do much from the bottom here.
Porto cracks Aengus with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Porto working the ground and pound.
Aengus can't do much from the bottom here.
Porto moves into full mount!
Porto with shots to the head and body - Aengus looks very uncomfortable down there.
Porto pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Porto pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nero Porto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Porto breaks from Aengus's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Porto landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aengus tries to lock up and control but Porto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4##SUB#
Porto is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Aengus can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Aengus is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porto throws some wild stikes that Aengus manages to avoid easily. #SUB#
Porto is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Aengus can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Porto has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aengus's face.
Aengus blocking the ground and pound.
Aengus is squirming around, avoiding Porto's attempts to control the action.
Aengus has given up his back here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nero Porto dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Porto throws a lazy right hand but Aengus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aengus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aengus misses with a looping left.
Aengus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Porto.
Aengus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Porto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Porto just misses with a punch to the body.
Porto looks to land a left hand but Aengus moved out of range nicely.
Caelan Aengus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aengus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Porto.
A swing and a miss from Aengus.
Porto digs a good body shot into Aengus's ribs.
Aengus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Porto takes a swing at Aengus's ribcage but misses.
Aengus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aengus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aengus throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Porto.
Aengus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Porto.
Aengus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A cross from Aengus lands.
Aengus misses with a left hand
and Porto counters with a stiff right hand.
Aengus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Porto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aengus manages to avoid it.
Aengus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Porto.
Aengus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aengus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Portos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aengus loads up on a big right hand but Porto slips the punch.
Porto defending well as Aengus loads up on a big left hand.
Porto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aengus looks to land a left hand but Porto moved out of range nicely.
Porto ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
Aengus misses with an uppercut.
Aengus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aengus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aengus looks to land a right hand but Porto moved out of range.
Porto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Porto moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Porto.
Aengus defending well as Porto loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Aengus.
Aengus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Porto ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
Porto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aengus moves away.
A little jabbing left from Aengus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aengus slips a straight right by Porto.
The fighters circling - Porto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aengus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aengus throws a shot from downtown. Porto moves away and avoids it.
Aengus misses the jab.
Porto misses with a straight right.
Aengus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Porto.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Porto. Aengus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Porto takes a swing at Aengus's ribcage but misses.
Porto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aengus counters with a nice uppercut.
Porto throws a right hand that misses
and Aengus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aengus misses with a looping right.
Porto misses with a straight left.
Aengus slips under a jab.
Porto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aengus throws a hook but Porto avoids it easily.
Porto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Porto misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Aengus clinches.
Porto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Porto misses with a punch on the inside.
Porto throws a head punch that misses. #T4##BC2#
Aengus manages to break the clinch.
Porto lands with a straight right. Aengus didn't see that one coming.
Aengus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Aengus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aengus lands the left hand.
Aengus slips a straight right by Porto.
Aengus throws a combination. Porto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Aengus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Porto.
Aengus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Porto.
Porto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aengus throws a hook to the side of Porto's head but Porto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Porto walks into a left hand.
A big right from Porto misses.
Aengus looks to throw the jab but Porto is out of range.
Porto misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Porto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caelan Aengus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aengus 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Caelan Aengus!
A relieved looking Caelan Aengus 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: GAMMA#1048 Milo v Oscar
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis misses with a straight right.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrianakis.
Andrianakis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andrianakis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bolleke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Milo Andrianakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianakis.
Bolleke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bolleke connects with a crisp jab.
Bolleke lands a really nice looking cross but Andrianakis seems unphased.
Andrianakis tests Bolleke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrianakis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andrianakis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bolleke in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianakis misses the target. #CL#
Andrianakis clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Bolleke gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bolleke working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrianakis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bolleke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Andrianakis pushes Bolleke off looking to stand but Bolleke dives back in and keeps control. #ES#
Andrianakis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Andrianakis misses with a looping left.
Andrianakis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bolleke counters with a right hand to the body.
Andrianakis scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Bolleke is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Andrianakis's half guard.

Andrianakis has one foot on Bolleke's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andrianakis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bolleke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bolleke scores with a body shot.
Andrianakis throws a lazy uppercut
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrianakis misses the body punch
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
Andrianakis defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Andrianakis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bolleke.
Andrianakis throws an off balance right hand
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Andrianakis darts in and clinches Bolleke up against the cage.#BC2#
Bolleke manages to break the clinch.
Andrianakis misses with a hook.
Andrianakis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andrianakis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Andrianakis misses.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Milo Andrianakis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrianakis moves out of range as Bolleke strikes.
Bolleke scores with a jab.
Bolleke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Andrianakis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Andrianakis needs to keep his hands up - Bolleke had a free shot at his head there.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Andrianakis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolleke keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolleke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bolleke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrianakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
A counter left hand to the body from Andrianakis misses its target.#T3#
Andrianakis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrianakis throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Andrianakis throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bolleke to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrianakis needs to keep his hands up - Bolleke had a free shot at his head there.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Andrianakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianakis misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Bolleke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andrianakis tries to clinch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Andrianakis clinches up against the cage.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrianakis misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Bolleke breaks the clinch.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianakis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bolleke counters with a right hand to the body. #T4##CL#
Andrianakis forces Bolleke back against the cage and clinches.
Andrianakis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andrianakis lands an elbow that stopped Bolleke in his tracks for a moment.
Andrianakis blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrianakis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andrianakis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianakis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bolleke dodges an elbow strike from Andrianakis.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andrianakis.
A short left from Andrianakis.
Bolleke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Andrianakis fails to land.
Bolleke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrianakis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bolleke's defenses. #BC#
Andrianakis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrianakis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andrianakis tries to clinch but Bolleke moves away
and Andrianakis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolleke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oscar Bolleke will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Andrianakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolleke throws a lazy uppercut
and Andrianakis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andrianakis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bolleke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bolleke jabs Andrianakis right on the nose. Andrianakis blinks but takes it well.
Bolleke throws a hook but Andrianakis blocks it.
Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
and Andrianakis counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Andrianakis has Bolleke up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Bolleke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrianakis throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oscar Bolleke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrianakis.
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on Andrianakis's shoulder, as Andrianakis tries to avoid the shot.
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianakis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
A big left from Andrianakis misses.
Andrianakis looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Bolleke misses the jab.
Andrianakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolleke with the counter takedown but Andrianakis avoids it easily.
Bolleke connects with a crisp jab.
Bolleke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrianakis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab from Bolleke.
Andrianakis cracks Bolleke with an open hand slap.
Andrianakis misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrianakis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Andrianakis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrianakis swings widly with a right hand
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand. #T2#
Andrianakis throws a looping overhand right but Bolleke ducks down to avoid it.
Andrianakis cracks Bolleke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bolleke.
Bolleke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bolleke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andrianakis under the eye.
Andrianakis misses the jab.
Bolleke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andrianakis with a body shot.
Andrianakis blocks a jab.
Bolleke tests Andrianakis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrianakis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bolleke goes for a double leg but Andrianakis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Andrianakis continues to drive forward.
A shot to the body from Andrianakis misses
and Bolleke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andrianakis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bolleke on the side of the head. #T3#
Andrianakis throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Andrianakis misses with a hook.
Bolleke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Andrianakis misses with a looping right.
Andrianakis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bolleke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bolleke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrianakis.
A quick step to the side and Andrianakis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianakis misses with a right hand
and Bolleke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrianakis loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Bolleke defending well as Andrianakis loads up on a big left hand.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
Bolleke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke connects with a right hand. Andrianakis shakes it off.
Bolleke lands with an uppercut that bounces Andrianakis off the cage and back into range.
Andrianakis ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Andrianakis misses with a looping left.
Andrianakis misses with a looping left.
Bolleke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Andrianakis moved out of range nicely.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot.
Bolleke misses with a hook
and Bolleke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrianakis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolleke's head.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis misses with a body punch
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolleke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolleke scores with a hook to the body. Andrianakis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oscar Bolleke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Andrianakis throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andrianakis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andrianakis avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrianakis.
A lazy left from Andrianakis finds it's target.
Andrianakis lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Bolleke with the counter takedown but Andrianakis avoids it easily.
Andrianakis ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Andrianakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianakis lands a really nice looking cross but Bolleke seems unphased.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Andrianakis saw that one coming.
Andrianakis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bolleke thuds his right hand into Andrianakis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Andrianakis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrianakis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke moves out of range as Andrianakis strikes.
Andrianakis moves forwards but Bolleke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andrianakis moves forwards but Bolleke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andrianakis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrianakis avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Andrianakis misses with a straight left.
Andrianakis scores with a jab. Bolleke acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Bolleke is rocked!
Andrianakis lands a nice shot to the body.
Bolleke is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrianakis finish him?
Bolleke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws a pinpoint strike between Bolleke's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Bolleke crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Andrianakis scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milo Andrianakis!
Milo Andrianakis retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Milo Andrianakis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF Fight Night 24
Date: Mar 15, 2024

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dean.
Dean takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dean changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dean.
Nice straight punches there by Vogels. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vogels.
Vogels avoids the body shot from Dean.
A left and a right from Dean both land. Nice combination.
Dean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vogels.
Some bone on bone action there as Dean checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vogels on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dean. Dean obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dean misses the shot to the body.
Dean misses with a hook to the body
and Vogels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vogels lands a nice shot to the body.
Dean lands with a right hand.
Dean slips a jab from Vogels.
Dean throws a sloppy body shot
and Vogels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Randall Dean has been cut.
Dean tries a head kick but it misses.
Vogels looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vogels 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 Dean has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dean and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#KD#
Vogels lands a head kick that stumbles Dean and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#Dean is rocked!#SUB#
Vogels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vogels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dean is still in real trouble! Can Vogels finish him?
Vogels trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Dean has Vogels pulled in close to control his posture.
Dean seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Vogels drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dean dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Vogels is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dean is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Vogels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Vogels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB#
Vogels looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dean passes into half guard.
Dean wants to stand but Vogels has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Dean is taking a breather. Vogels 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.
Vogels is looking to improve his position.
Dean is taking a breather. Vogels 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.#T3#
Vogels is looking to improve his position.
Vogels slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dean 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.
Vogels wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Vogels looking for a guillotine here but Dean defends easily.
Dean engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Vogels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dean is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dean preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Vogels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randall Dean's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vogels appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vogels is looking to slow Dean down with leg kicks.
Vogels lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vogels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dean can do to turn this around?
Vogels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dean lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vogels keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dean on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dean smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good leg kick by Vogels.
Vogels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vogels was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dean avoids the body shot from Vogels.
Dean throws the left hand but Vogels avoids the punch easily.
Vogels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dean.
Vogels moves away from the strike by Dean.
Vogels appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dean blocks a jab.
Dean scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vogels is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dean. #T1#
Dean looks to land a combination but Vogels avoids it well.
Vogels throws a head kick but Dean moves out of range.
It seemed like Dean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vogels throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Dean.
Vogels throws a lazy right hand but Dean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vogels takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vogels throws a head kick that misses
and Dean counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Dean misses.
Randall Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vogels checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Vogels misses the target.
Vogels tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from Vogels, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dean throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vogels counters with a straight right hand.
Vogels checks the leg kick.
Dean drops his hands momentarily and Vogels takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vogels attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Dean takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dean throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Vogels to counter with a crisp jab.
Dean swings widly with a right hand
and Vogels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dean throws a lazy uppercut
and Vogels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vogels takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dean takes a swing at Vogels's ribcage but misses.
Dean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vogels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vogels thumps Dean with a low kick.
Dean takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vogels misses with a kick to the body.
Dean misses the shot to the body.
Dean misses with a straight right.
Dean swings for the body but Vogels moves out of range.
Dean throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Vogels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dean's head.
Dean misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vogels counters with a big right hand! Oh Dean is in trouble here! Vogels follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Vogels!
A relieved looking Oscar Vogels thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 300 Kersikov vs Okongwu
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Thrax cracks Schotel with an open hand slap.
Thrax slips a jab and a cross from Schotel.
Schotel 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.
Thrax ducks under a wild hook from Schotel.
Thrax lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Thrax.
Thrax slips under a jab.#TD2#
Schotel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thrax napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Schotel tries to advance to mount but Thrax denies him.
The strikes coming from Schotel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Schotel advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrax tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schotel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T1#
Schotel looking to control but Thrax is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schotel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thrax is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Schotel lands a big shot there that rocks Thrax but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Schotel lands a couple of good shots and Thrax has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Thrax breaks Schotel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Thrax wants to stand but Schotel is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB2#
Schotel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thrax can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thrax postures up.
Thrax would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thrax won't allow Schotel to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Schotel is looking for a triangle but Thrax pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Schotel wants to sweep here but Thrax controlling him for the moment.
Thrax has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schotel is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Schotel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thrax is aware though and is defending well.
Schotel trying to keep a closed guard but Thrax is proving a slippery customer.
Schotel has a closed guard, preventing Thrax from standing up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Thrax got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schotel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thrax has managed to get both his arms back between Schotel's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Schotel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thrax stacks Schotel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thrax!#SU#
Thrax stands up.
Decent striking displayed by Thrax there.
Thrax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Schotel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thrax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schotel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schotel throws a lazy uppercut
and Thrax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Schotel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thrax darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Schotel moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thrax ducks under a wild hook from Schotel.
Thrax misses with a hook
and Schotel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thrax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schotel slips under a jab.
Schotel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thrax. Thrax circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab, jab by Thrax - just one landing.
Schotel lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schotel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thrax defends it well.
Schotel lands a lovely overhand right.
Thrax connects with the punch.
Ant Thrax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Schotel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schotel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thrax is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#It looks like Ant Thrax has been cut.
Schotel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ant Thrax is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Thrax misses.
Schotel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thrax throws the left hand but Schotel avoids the punch easily.
Schotel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Schotel throws out a loose jab but Thrax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schotel lands a slapping body shot.
Thrax moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Schotel.#TD2#
Schotel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schotel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thrax's head. #T2#
Schotel works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schotel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Thrax parries the strikes from Schotel easily there. Schotel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thrax to escape.
An elbow from Schotel crashes against the mat.
Schotel is trying to ground and pound but Thrax uses the momentary lack of control by Schotel to regain half guard.
Schotel is looking to take a break and control but Thrax is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Schotel thows a huge punch but Thrax dodges it nicely.
Thrax wants to get back to his feet.
Schotel is looking to advance position but Thrax won't allow it.
Schotel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thrax with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Schotel prevents Thrax from standing back up.
Thrax is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schotel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Schotel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thrax is refusing to be controlled, as Schotel sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Schotel is looking for a kimura but Thrax is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schotel to get the leverage. #T4#
Thrax looks like he's trying to stand up.
Schotel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thrax is trying to stand.
Schotel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schotel throwing shots but Thrax is blocking nicely.
Schotel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Schotel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schotel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Schotel wants to pass to mount but Thrax is defending the position.
Schotel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thrax defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Schotel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ant Thrax'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#
Thrax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schotel feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Thrax misses.
Schotel looks to land a right hand but Thrax moved out of range.
Ant Thrax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schotel cracks Thrax with a good jab.
Thrax looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thrax misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Thrax, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Schotel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thrax to the ground. Schotel is now in Thrax's guard.
Dag Schotel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schotel works over Thrax with some ground and pound from guard.
Schotel trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thrax is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Schotel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schotel throws a strike but Thrax rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Schotel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thrax wants to get up but he can't break Schotel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Schotel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thrax manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schotel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ant Thrax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schotel cracks Thrax with a solid left hand.
Schotel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schotel postures up in Thrax's guard and throws a big left but Thrax blocks it. #T2#
Thrax is looking to stand up but Schotel isn't so interested in that idea.
Thrax preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schotel trying to control but Thrax is working from the bottom.
Thrax has momentary wrist control but Schotel slips an elbow through the middle.
Schotel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Schotel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schotel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schotel landing some decent shots from guard.
Schotel trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Schotel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schotel wants to control from the top but Thrax keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Schotel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schotel scores with a jab.#CUT2#Ant Thrax's cut is getting worse.
Schotel scores with a hook to the body. Thrax takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dag Schotel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Schotel 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.
Thrax misses with a left hand
and Schotel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Schotel misses.
Schotel avoids the body shot from Thrax.
And Schotel tries to counter it with a takedown but Thrax pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thrax misses the shot to the body.
Schotel slips under a jab from Thrax.
Schotel connects with a nice looking jab.
Thrax needs to keep his hands up - Schotel had a free shot at his head there.
Schotel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrax throws a hook but Schotel avoids it easily.
Thrax throws a body punch but Schotel moves out of range.
Schotel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrax.
Schotel 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.
Schotel scores with a jab.
Schotel lands with a hook. Thrax tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thrax just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dag Schotel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schotel 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#1043 Wilfred v Milo
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Dracul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dracul with the counter takedown but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Dracul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dracul.
Dracul's coach down at ZuccoTraining Ground was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dracul's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dracul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Dracul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bolleke misses with a hook #TD2#
and Dracul counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dracul is just content to waste time from the top position. Bolleke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dracul slips nicely into half guard.
Dracul prevents Bolleke from improving his position.#T1#
Dracul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dracul wants to take a breather but Bolleke is having none of it. #SUB#
Bolleke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dracul tries to pass to full mount but Bolleke defends it.
Dracul drops an elbow to the side of Bolleke's head. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bolleke gets back to full guard.
Bolleke wants to sweep but no luck.
Dracul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolleke is keeping the position for now.
Dracul throws an elbow that misses. Bolleke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dracul's guard. Nice move by Bolleke!#REVR#
Bolleke postures up in Dracul's guard and throws a big left but Dracul blocks it.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Dracul keeps moving.
Bolleke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bolleke preventing the sweep. #T3#
Bolleke lands a couple of digs.
Dracul wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bolleke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolleke stands up over Dracul, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dracul keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Bolleke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bolleke preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing that Bolleke has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Dracul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolleke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bolleke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dracul manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Dracul looking to sit in guard and control but Bolleke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bolleke is working Dracul over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dracul keeping full guard, as Bolleke tries to pass.
Bolleke stopping the sweep attempt from Dracul.
Bolleke lands a couple of elbows.
Bolleke trying to control but Dracul is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolleke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Dracul has his foot on Bolleke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolleke works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Bolleke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dracul drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bolleke defends it well.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dracul manages to avoid it.
Dracul drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bolleke defends it well.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
Dracul drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bolleke defends it well.
Bolleke throws a hook but Dracul blocks it.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dracul with the counter takedown but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Dracul drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bolleke defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke misses with a combination #TD2#
and Dracul counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bolleke regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB#
Bolleke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dracul uses it to pass to side control.
Dracul trying to control the position but Bolleke is working away.
Dracul is working Bolleke over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Dracul goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bolleke has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dracul but great work by Bolleke.
Dracul sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bolleke tries to pass to full mount but Dracul defends it.
Bolleke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bolleke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dracul with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dracul trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Dracul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bolleke postures up and lands a big shot to Dracul's brow.
Dracul looking to control.
Dracul has momentary wrist control but Bolleke slips an elbow through the middle.
Bolleke trying to control the position from guard on top but Dracul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolleke throws a big right hand that misses.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
Bolleke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dracul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Dracul preventing the sweep.
Dracul passes Bolleke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bolleke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dracul throwing strikes from guard but Bolleke blocks nicely.
Dracul content to stall in guard here.
Dracul throwing strikes but missing.
Dracul stands up over Bolleke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Dracul scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dracul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dracul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolleke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dracul postures up and lands a big shot to Bolleke's brow.
Dracul wants to control from the top but Bolleke keeps moving.
Dracul works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolleke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bolleke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dracul.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Radu Dracul will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bolleke misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Dracul counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bolleke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dracul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dracul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dracul is pushing down on Bolleke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bolleke is fighting to maintain full guard but Dracul has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul trying to advance position but Bolleke counters by regaining guard.
Dracul working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Radu Dracul has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Dracul avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Bolleke wants to sweep here but Dracul controlling him for the moment.
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bolleke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dracul defends well.
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Bolleke is keeping the position.
Dracul forces his way into half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bolleke is trying to get back to full guard.
Dracul is trying to control. Bolleke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dracul is nestled in close to Bolleke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bolleke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dracul wants to control from the top but Bolleke keeps moving. #SUB#
Bolleke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolleke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dracul manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Bolleke postures up and lands a big shot to Dracul's brow. #SUB#
Bolleke 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.
Dracul wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dracul looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bolleke puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dracul wants to control but Bolleke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bolleke stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul tries to roll over but Bolleke keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Bolleke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bolleke winds up and cracks Dracul with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dracul wants to control the action here but instead Bolleke manages to pass to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dracul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dracul keeps trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oscar Bolleke.
I think Bolleke 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Bolleke!
During a confident post fight interview, Oscar Bolleke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 291 Martin vs Faolin
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Schotel swings widly with a right hand
and Cejka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schotel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cejka tries to clinch there but Schotel circles away.
Schotel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cejka lands the left hand.
Cejka takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cejka. Schotel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Cejka.
Schotel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cejka. Cejka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good standup being displayed there by Cejka as he connects with a hook.
Schotel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cejka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schotel somewhat.
Schotel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cejka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cejka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schotel throws a looping overhand right but Cejka ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Cejka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Schotel.
Schotel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cejka.
Cejka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cejka throws the left hand but Schotel avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Schotel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cejka.#T1#
Cejka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schotel.
Schotel throws a hook to the side of Cejka's head but Cejka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schotel misses with an uppercut
enabling Cejka to counter with a crisp jab.
Schotel takes a swing at Cejka's ribcage but misses.
Cejka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cejka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schotel has time to react.
Cejka throws a hook to the side of Schotel's head but Schotel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Schotel misses.
Schotel scores with a nice right hand.
Schotel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD#
Schotel gets the takedown into side control.
Cejka wants to get back to his feet but Schotel is dominant here and he's now got Cejka's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Cejka is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Schotel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dag Schotel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schotel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cejka momentarily.
Schotel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cejka counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Schotel throws a lazy right hand but Cejka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cejka throws out a counter right but Schotel avoids it with no problem.
Schotel walks into a stiff left hand from Cejka.
Cejka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schotel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cejka was well out of range. Poor timing from Schotel.
Cejka digs a good hook to Schotel's body.
Schotel misses with an uppercut
and Cejka counters with a nice uppercut.
Cejka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schotel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cejka throws out a counter right but Schotel avoids it with no problem.
Cestmir Cejka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schotel looks to land a right hand but Cejka moved out of range.
Cejka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Schotel lands a jab to Cejka's midsection.
Schotel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cejka doesn't seem bothered though.
Cejka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schotel.
Cejka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Schotel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Schotel digs a good hook to Cejka's body.
Cejka scores with a jab to the body.
Schotel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Cejka moves in looking to clinch but Schotel pushes him off.
Schotel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schotel is looking to counter punch.
Cejka blocks a jab.
Schotel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cejka to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Cejka closes the distance and clinches.
Schotel wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dag Schotel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cejka misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Schotel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cejka regains guard.
Cejka is looking to stand up but Schotel isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Cejka manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Schotel misses with an uppercut.
Schotel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schotel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schotel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schotel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cejka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Schotel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cejka avoids it really well and circles away.
Schotel shoots in for a double leg but Cejka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cejka! But no joy.
Schotel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Cejka counter with a right hand.
Cejka lands a glancing blow to the side of Schotel's head.
Schotel ducks under a wild hook from Cejka.
Schotel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cejka cracks Schotel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cejka slips a jab from Schotel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cejka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schotel.
Cejka is looking to clinch but Schotel is avoiding it.
Schotel looks to land a right hand but Cejka moved out of range.
Schotel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cestmir Cejka 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#
Schotel throws a right hand that misses
and Cejka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schotel blocks a jab.
Cejka looks to land a combination but Schotel avoids it well.
Schotel connects with the punch.
Cejka throws a good cross that connects.
Cejka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schotel misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cejka. Schotel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cejka scores with a jab. Schotel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schotel looks to land a right hand but Cejka moved out of range.
It seemed like Cejka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schotel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cejka moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Schotel there.
Schotel misses with a lunging right hand
and Cejka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Cejka instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Schotel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schotel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schotel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cejka doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Schotel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cejka to counter with a crisp jab.
Cejka swinging wildly here.
Cestmir Cejka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cejka misses with a left hand
and Schotel counters with a stiff right hand.
Cejka slips under a jab from Schotel.
Schotel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cejka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cejka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schotel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cejka.
Schotel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Schotel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Schotel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cejka.
Schotel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schotel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cejka defends well and Schotel ends up having to push Cejka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cejka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schotel with a body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cejka in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Schotel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cejka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cejka swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Schotel breaks from the clinch.
Schotel shoots in for a takedown but Cejka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dag Schotel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cejka misses with an uppercut.
Schotel throws a lazy right hand but Cejka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Cejka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schotel, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Schotel.
Cejka tries to work over Schotel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cejka.
Schotel scores with a shot to the side of Cejka's head.
Schotel blocking some punches.
Cejka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schotel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cejka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schotel tries to score a body lock takedown but Cejka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schotel is working for takedown but Cejka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cejka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cejka goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Cejka is pressed up against the cage. Schotel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cejka down to the mat. Cejka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cejka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cejka misses with a looping right.
Schotel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cejka.
Schotel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schotel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cejka counters with a nice uppercut.
Schotel throws an overhand right that lands on Cejka's shoulder, as Cejka tries to avoid the shot.
Cejka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Schotel throws a lazy right hand but Cejka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cejka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schotel.
Cejka moves out of range of the strikes.
Cejka wants to counter with a clinch but Schotel pushes him away.
Cejka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Schotel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cejka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cejka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schotel.
Cejka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Schotel lands a jab to Cejka's midsection.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schotel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cejka throws a hook but Schotel blocks it.
Schotel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cejka.
Schotel tries to counter with a takedown but Cejka is quick to defend against it.
Schotel throws the left hand but Cejka avoids the punch easily.
Cejka misses with a wild body shot.
Schotel walks into a straight right hand from Cejka.
Schotel throws the left hand but Cejka avoids the punch easily.
Schotel scores with a jab to the body.
Schotel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cejka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Schotel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cejka.
Schotel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schotel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cejka circles away quickly and effectively.
As Schotel backs off Cejka throws a huge counter combo but Schotel manages to avoid it all.
Schotel lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cestmir Cejka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Schotel throws a hook but Cejka avoids it easily.
Cejka throws a jab but it's blocked by Schotel.
Cejka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Cejka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cejka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Schotel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cejka counters with a stiff right hand.
Schotel slips a jab from Cejka.
Schotel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cejka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schotel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schotel throws a body shot but no joy.
Cejka throws out a counter right but Schotel avoids it with no problem.
Cejka scores with a shot to the body.
No luck for Schotel with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Cejka.
Cejka misses with a hook. Schotel ducked under it nicely.
Cejka lands with a straight right. Schotel didn't see that one coming.
Cejka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Cejka lands a jab to Schotel's midsection.
Schotel just misses with a punch to the body.
Cejka misses with a wild body shot.
Schotel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cejka misses with a series of wild punches.
Schotel throws a shot from downtown. Cejka moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Schotel finds it's target.
Cejka fails to land with a series of punches.
Cejka missing with a left hand there. Schotel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Schotel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schotel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cejka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Cejka moves into range and clinches up with Schotel.
Cejka blocks an uppercut.
Schotel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dag Schotel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Schotel can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dag Schotel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cejka scores with a hook to the body.
Schotel is trying to break the clinch but Cejka has him pressed against the cage.
Schotel is trying to drag Cejka to the mat but Cejka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schotel.
Schotel tries a body shot but Cejka blocks it.
Cejka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cejka lands with a short shot to the head.
Cejka has a couple of punches blocked by Schotel.
Come on Cejka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schotel can't get the takedown.
Cestmir Cejka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schotel lands with a light punch inside.
Schotel blocking some punches. #T3##BC#
Schotel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cejka throws a good cross that connects.
Schotel misses with a wild body shot.
Cejka throws a hook but Schotel blocks it.
Cejka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schotel.
Cejka clobbers Schotel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schotel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cejka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schotel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schotel feinted with a counter takedown.
Cejka scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Cejka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schotel, pushing him back against the cage.
Cejka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schotel swings wildly with an uppercut but Cejka uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Schotel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cejka throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Schotel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cejka is looking to escape.
Cestmir Cejka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##ES2#
Cejka kicks off Schotel and gets to his feet.
Cejka leaves Schotel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cejka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schotel moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Cejka is rocked!
Cejka moves out of range of the strikes.
Schotel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cejka counters with a stiff right hand.
Cejka throws a shot to the body.
Schotel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cejka throws out the jab.
Cejka connects with a crisp jab.
Cejka lands a slapping body shot.
Schotel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cejka was well out of range. Poor timing from Schotel.
Schotel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schotel misses with a body punch
enabling Cejka to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cestmir Cejka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cejka 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cestmir Cejka!

Event: NYF 53: Donal vs Ferguson II
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Cruz swings for the body but Vogels moves out of range.
Vogels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vogels throws an off balance right hand
and Vogels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz throws a shot to the body.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Vogels misses its target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Vogels.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vogels takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Cruz finds it's way through Vogels's defenses.
A shot to the body from Cruz misses #KD#
and Vogels counters with a big uppercut that knocks Cruz off his feet! Vogels dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#Cruz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Vogels tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz wants to control but Vogels postures up.#T1#
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Cruz is trying to control Vogels's posture but Vogels avoids it. #SUB#
Vogels thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Vogels working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vogels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vogels wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position. #SUB#
Vogels is trying to work for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Vogels is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Cruz is pressing down on Vogels's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vogels stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Vogels wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#T3#
Vogels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vogels tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Vogels is working hard here to advance position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vogels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vogels slips under a jab from Cruz.
Vogels throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz throws a poor cross that misses
and Vogels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vogels swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Jab, jab by Vogels - just one landing.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Vogels finish him?
Vogels lands an uppercut, right on the button! Cruz tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar Vogels!
Oscar Vogels decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 283 Thorn vs Ubereem
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Schotel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
David takes a jab right on the kisser.
Schotel thuds a left hand into David's body.
Schotel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Schotel cracks David with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schotel misses with a wild body shot.
Schotel avoids the head kick by David.
David tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
David keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
David forces Schotel back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Schotel lands a right hand that snaps the head of David backwards. #TD#
Schotel wants the takedown. David is fighting it off but Schotel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in David's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
David escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schotel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schotel works over David with some ground and pound from guard.
Schotel works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
David is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Schotel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
David gets full guard.#SUB2#
David escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schotel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
David has momentary wrist control but Schotel slips an elbow through the middle.
Schotel passes into half guard. #SUB2#
David is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schotel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
David actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Schotel is keen to just control but David is a slippery customer.
Schotel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schotel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for David!
Schotel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can David hang on?
David is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schotel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schotel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
David can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schotel avoids the attempt from David to control.
Schotel lands a heavy elbow.
David can't escape the position. #T3#
David takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Schotel wants to control the pace but David is squirming around nicely.
Schotel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
David really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schotel controlling from mount.
David taking shots to the head.
David tries to get back to half guard but can't.
David is still trying to improve position.
Schotel lands a big elbow. #T4#
Schotel lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schotel breaks from David's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Schotel lands with some strikes.#ROC#David is rocked!
Schotel cracks David with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dag Schotel!
Dag Schotel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NYF 50: Makoba vs Simons III
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Vogels avoids the head kick by Ramsey.
Ramsey looks to land a body kick but Vogels moved away.
Vogels thinks about countering with a head kick.
Vogels blocks a head kick by Ramsey.
Vogels moves out of range of the body kick.
Vogels on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramsey. Ramsey obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab by Vogels.#CUT#It looks like Bernard Ramsey has been cut.
Vogels delivers a nice body kick.#KD#
Vogels throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Ramsey stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Vogels follows into mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Vogels is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ramsey can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Vogels has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ramsey's face.
Vogels scoring with strikes but Ramsey is staying in there. #SUB#
Vogels quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Vogels but it's paid off an Ramsey is forced to tap! Nice work by Vogels.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oscar Vogels!
After winning the bout, Oscar Vogels thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld live 57
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Bolleke works the jab nicely.
Oscar Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bolleke.
Bolleke cracks Kiwi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kiwi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kiwi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolleke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bolleke defending well as Kiwi loads up on a big left hand.
Kiwi slips under a jab.
Kiwi throws out a counter right but Bolleke avoids it with no problem.
Kiwi is looking to clinch.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiwi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bolleke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kiwi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
Kiwi throws a big shot that misses.
Kiwi scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Bolleke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kiwi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bolleke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been informed that Kiwi 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.
Kiwi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Bolleke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Kiwi avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Bolleke misses with a left hand
and Kiwi counters with an outside leg kick.
Kiwi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiwi.
As Bolleke backs off Kiwi throws a huge counter combo but Bolleke manages to avoid it all.
Kiwi looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke cracks Kiwi with an open hand slap.
Bolleke throws a shot to the body.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Kiwi moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Kiwi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bolleke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Kiwi.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kiwi misses with a low kick.
Bolleke checks a low kick from Kiwi.
Kiwi moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Kiwi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Kiwi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolleke scores with a nice head shot.
Kiwi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiwi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
Kiwi throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Kiwi with the inside leg kick.
Bolleke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Kiwi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kiwi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kiwi tries to counter with a clinch but Bolleke shakes him off and moves away.
Bolleke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kiwi under the eye.
Kiwi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Kiwi ducks down to avoid it.
Kiwi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolleke attempts a counter takedown but Kiwi avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Bolleke misses with a hook
and Kiwi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Kiwi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Kiwi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bolleke! Kiwi lets Bolleke back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Bolleke is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiwi moves in close and cracks Bolleke with a massive right hand! Bolleke, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Kiwi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Kiwi!
Bruce Kiwi is the new middleweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bruce Kiwi waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: NYF Fight Night 18
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Vogels finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rotiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Vogels circles away.
Oscar Vogels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vogels stuns Rotiz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vogels misses with a left hand
and Rotiz counters with a one-two to the body.
Vogels connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.#TD#
Vogels tries to sprawl but Rotiz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vogels taking some punishment here, with Rotiz in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotiz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vogels to regain full guard.
Rotiz wants to control from the top but Vogels keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Vogels has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rotiz throws a big elbow that misses.
Vogels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rotiz with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vogels has control of Rotiz's left arm, preventing Rotiz from doing any damage.
Rotiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Rotiz throws a strike but Vogels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Vogels postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rotiz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vogels, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Vogels looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vogels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vogels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
Rotiz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rotiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rotiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rotiz postures up. #T2#
Rotiz throws an elbow that misses. Vogels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rotiz's guard. Nice move by Vogels!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vogels preventing the sweep.
Vogels trying to control but Rotiz is working from the bottom.
Vogels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Rotiz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vogels uses it to pass to side control.
Vogels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rotiz keeps working. #SUB2#
Vogels is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rotiz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rotiz is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Rotiz is working hard here to advance position.
Rotiz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vogels off and has taken his back!
Vogels breaks Rotiz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rotiz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vogels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vogels advances to half guard.
Vogels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vogels looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rotiz trying to get back to full guard but Vogels takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T4#
Rotiz working to try and regain half guard.
Vogels misses with a head shot.
Rotiz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rotiz with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Vogels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rotiz cracks Vogels with a solid left hand.
Rotiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Vogels looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Toti Rotiz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
That's time! Rotiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vogels throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Rotiz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vogels's guard.
Vogels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rotiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rotiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rotiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Vogels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vogels is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rotiz stopping the sweep attempt from Vogels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rotiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Rotiz throwing strikes from guard but Vogels blocks nicely. #T1#
Rotiz working some strikes from top position.
Vogels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rotiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Vogels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
Rotiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Vogels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rotiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vogels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rotiz trying to control but Vogels is working from the bottom.
Rotiz looking to sit in guard and control but Vogels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Rotiz keeping moving, preventing Vogels from controlling successfully.
Vogels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rotiz controls Vogels momentarily but Vogels frees himself.
Rotiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Rotiz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vogels puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rotiz trying to hold on to Vogels's head to control him but Vogels postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rotiz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vogels stopping the sweep attempt from Rotiz.
Rotiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vogels manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Vogels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rotiz lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Rotiz has gone for a leg lock! Vogels slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rotiz's guard.#REVB#
Rotiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vogels throws a big elbow that misses.
Vogels throwing strikes from guard but Rotiz blocks nicely.
Vogels pushes down on Rotiz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vogels throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rotiz to regain full guard. #T4#
Vogels trying to control but Rotiz is working from the bottom.
Toti Rotiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rotiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vogels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vogels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rotiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vogels is looking to advance position but Rotiz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Rotiz raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rotiz prevents Vogels from getting the reversal.
Vogels tries to lock up and control but Rotiz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rotiz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toti Rotiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Vogels tries to work over Rotiz's front leg with a kick but Rotiz checks it.
Vogels throws a leg kick which misses Rotiz's front leg but catches the back leg as Rotiz tries to avoid it.
Vogels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vogels throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Rotiz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vogels wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rotiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rotiz lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rotiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rotiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vogels's head. #T1#
Rotiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vogels with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Rotiz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vogels gets full guard.#SUB2#
Vogels is looking for a triangle but Rotiz pushes his legs off easily.
Vogels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rotiz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vogels has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rotiz has managed to get both his arms back between Vogels's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Vogels looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rotiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oscar Vogels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rotiz is working Vogels over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Vogels is looking for a triangle but Rotiz pushes his legs off easily.
Vogels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rotiz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rotiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vogels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rotiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rotiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rotiz is looking to stand up but Vogels won't let him.
Rotiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vogels works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vogels working for a triangle but Rotiz defends it easily.
Rotiz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vogels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Vogels on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rotiz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vogels manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vogels misses with a head shot. Rotiz uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Rotiz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vogels stopping the sweep attempt from Rotiz.#T4#
Rotiz working a defensive guard but Vogels manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vogels lands some shots froms side control.
Rotiz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vogels in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rotiz throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Rotiz struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Vogels tries for a kimura but Rotiz is defending well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toti Rotiz!
A less than humble Toti Rotiz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Nfld live 55
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Anderson feints a jab promting Bolleke to slip. Anderson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bolleke slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bolleke enables Anderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bolleke manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bolleke is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bolleke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke being controlled here, momentarily.
Bolleke tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolleke keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bolleke scores with a nice right hand.
Anderson darts in trying to clinch
and Bolleke counters with a left to the body.
Bolleke scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bolleke moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Bolleke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Bolleke avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Anderson tries to clinch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolleke lands a jab to the nose.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
Bolleke stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Bolleke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oscar Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.#T4#
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson tries to clinch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Bolleke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Anderson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bolleke to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolleke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Bolleke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Bolleke avoids it well and moves away.
Bolleke throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Bolleke is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Bolleke with a nice cross.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bolleke lands with a nice body punch.
Bolleke moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick. #CL#
Anderson pushes Bolleke up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Anderson manages to pull guard.
Bolleke trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bolleke working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolleke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bolleke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Anderson is looking to sweep but instead, Bolleke has passed into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bolleke lands a nice short elbow.
Bolleke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bolleke passes to side control.
Bolleke working the head and body with strikes.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bolleke lands an elbow. #T3#
Anderson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Anderson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bolleke connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#Anderson is rocked!#SUB2#
Bolleke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bolleke misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Bolleke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anderson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anderson dodges the ground and pound from Bolleke.#T4#
Bolleke lands a decent elbow from side control.
An elbow from Bolleke crashes against the mat.
Bolleke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Bolleke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anderson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bolleke's guard! Nice work there by Anderson!
Bolleke can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bolleke is looking to improve his position.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Bolleke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Anderson defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bolleke works the jab nicely.
Bolleke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bolleke throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Bolleke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke connects with the punch.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke connects with a nice looking jab.
Bolleke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson wants to clinch but Bolleke slips to the side
and Bolleke counters with a straight right hand.
Oscar Bolleke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Bolleke. #T1#
Bolleke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anderson tries to bum rush Bolleke with a series of wild strikes but Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bolleke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bolleke unleashes a big counter combination but Anderson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Bolleke circles away easily
and Bolleke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Bolleke counters with a nice right hand that sends Anderson toppling to the canvas! Anderson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bolleke finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Bolleke dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Anderson has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Oscar Bolleke!
Oscar Bolleke is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Oscar Bolleke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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

#R1#
Schotel throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Schotel tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Schotel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Dag Schotel has been cut.
Schotel slips under a jab from Smith.
Schotel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schotel throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schotel misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Schotel falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Agent Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Agent Smith thanked Mythical Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Nfld live 53
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolleke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bolleke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roussel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Roussel slips the punch.
Bolleke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Roussel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolleke misses the jab.
Roussel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roussel walks into a stiff left hand from Bolleke.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roussel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Bolleke coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Dexter Roussel has been cut.
Bolleke scores with a hook.
Nice body punch from Bolleke.
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!
Roussel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Roussel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Nice jab there from Bolleke.
Bolleke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
Roussel misses with a straight left.
Roussel misses with a body shot
and Bolleke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roussel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on Roussel's shoulder, as Roussel tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roussel! But no joy.
Roussel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bolleke.
A telegraphed right hand from Roussel misses the target.
Bolleke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#That has opened up Dexter Roussel's cut even more.
Roussel misses with a straight left. #TD#
Bolleke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bolleke working the ground and pound. #T2#
Bolleke scoring with punches and elbows.
Roussel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bolleke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bolleke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roussel punching from the bottom.
Roussel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roussel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bolleke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roussel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roussel is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Roussel misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bolleke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roussel tries to roll over but Bolleke keeps him under control.
Bolleke slips a nice elbow through Roussel's hands, connecting with Roussel's forehead.
Bolleke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Bolleke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roussel is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Bolleke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roussel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bolleke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bolleke's back!
Bolleke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Roussel's guard. Nice work there by Bolleke.
Roussel keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Bolleke stands up out of Roussel's guard for a moment - Roussel manages to land a nice upkick.
Bolleke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bolleke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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 loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bolleke postures up.
Roussel keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
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 Dexter Roussel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bolleke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roussel.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Roussel lands with a hook. Bolleke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Roussel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roussel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roussel.
Bolleke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oscar Bolleke is winning the standup battle so far.
Roussel throws a good cross that connects.
Bolleke connects with a right hand. Roussel shakes it off.
Roussel stuffs the takedown.
A slow jab from Roussel misses its intended target.
Bolleke shoots for a takedown but Roussel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke lands with a nice body punch.
Bolleke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roussel's head.#CUT#The cut above Dexter Roussel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Oscar Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Roussel moves out of range as Bolleke strikes.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Roussel slips a jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Roussel is just out of range.
Roussel 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.
Roussel tests Bolleke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roussel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Roussel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Roussel scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Bolleke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roussel's guard.
Bolleke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roussel's head.
Bolleke won't allow Roussel to sweep him here.
Bolleke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bolleke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roussel can do to turn this around?
Bolleke passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roussel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bolleke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roussel is trying to control Bolleke's posture but Bolleke avoids it.
We've been hearing that Bolleke has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bolleke trying to control the action but Roussel is working from the bottom.
Roussel throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Roussel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bolleke working the head and body with strikes.
Bolleke is looking to take a break and control but Roussel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oscar Bolleke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roussel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Roussel sneaks back into half guard.
Bolleke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Roussel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Bolleke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roussel is looking to control Bolleke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roussel avoid being mounted?
Roussel is looking for a sweep. Bolleke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roussel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bolleke throws a strike but Roussel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Bolleke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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#
Bolleke wants to control but Roussel is keeping him busy.
Roussel wants to improve his position but Bolleke is controlling well.
Bolleke trying to control the action but Roussel is working from the bottom.
Roussel wants to get back to full guard.
Roussel missing with punches from the bottom.
Roussel wants to get back to full guard.
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 Dexter Roussel's cut.
That's time! Bolleke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Roussel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roussel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bolleke swings for the body but Roussel moves out of range.
Roussel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Roussel connects with a body shot that sends Bolleke's belly button to the back.
Roussel misses with a straight left.
Roussel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roussel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roussel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roussel throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Roussel is just out of range.
Roussel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roussel slips under a jab from Bolleke.#T1#
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roussel manages to avoid it.
Roussel clobbers Bolleke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dexter Roussel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roussel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bolleke scores with a hook to the body. Roussel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolleke connects with a body shot that sends Roussel's belly button to the back.
Roussel misses with a wild body shot.
Roussel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#Dexter Roussel's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#TD#
Bolleke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Roussel is trying to defend but Bolleke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bolleke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roussel keeps working.
Roussel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bolleke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bolleke's back!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke covers up after that shot from Roussel.
Bolleke tries to escape but Roussel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Roussel throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Bolleke!
Roussel trying to control.
Bolleke tries to break free.
Roussel scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Bolleke is looking for a way out.
Roussel gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Roussel is punishing Bolleke with strikes - can he finish him?!
Bolleke rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Roussel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#Bolleke is rocked!#T3#
Roussel lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Bolleke quite badly. Bolleke pulls Roussel in close trying to recover. Roussel postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Bolleke on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Bolleke doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Roussel!
Dexter Roussel is the new middleweight champion!
Dexter Roussel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: APEX 12
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Porto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saqqaf.
Nice body punch from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf slips a jab from Porto.
Saqqaf scores with a head kick.
Porto connects with a jab.
Porto connects with the punch.
Porto lands a glancing blow to the side of Saqqaf's head.
Porto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good exchange - Saqqaf coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Porto.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick which misses Porto's front leg but catches the back leg as Porto tries to avoid it.
Porto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saqqaf momentarily. #TD#
Porto feints and as Saqqaf raises his hands in defense, Porto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saqqaf has control of Porto's left arm, preventing Porto from doing any damage.
Porto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Porto tries to free his leg and advance position but Saqqaf is retaining full guard. #T1#
Porto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saqqaf is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saqqaf is looking for a triangle but Porto pushes his legs off easily.
Porto working some strikes from top position.
Porto throws an elbow that misses. Saqqaf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Porto's guard. Nice move by Saqqaf!#REVB#
My spies in Final Mile inform me that Saqqaf has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Porto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saqqaf controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Saqqaf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Porto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saqqaf has managed to get both his arms back between Porto's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Porto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saqqaf trying to control but Porto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Saqqaf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Porto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saqqaf has managed to get both his arms back between Porto's legs - danger averted.
Porto wants to sweep here but Saqqaf controlling him for the moment.
Porto keeping moving, preventing Saqqaf from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Saqqaf content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Porto has locked up a guillotine! Porto's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Saqqaf is holding on here and Porto must be using up a lot of energy. Saqqaf has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Porto gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nero Porto!
After winning the bout, Nero Porto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 260 Kwong vs Dreth
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Schotel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badges moves away.
Badges throws a body shot but no joy.
Schotel moves away from the strike by Badges.
Badges bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schotel's head.
A punch combination from Badges misses.
Badges lands a jab-cross combination.
Badges avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Badges lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Schotel throws a hook but Badges avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Badges misses
and Schotel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Needno Badges has been cut.
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!
Schotel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Badges is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schotel.
We've been informed that Badges 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Badges looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Badges scores with a sloppy right hand. Schotel should have avoided that one.
Schotel misses with a straight left.
Badges lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Badges misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Badges scores with a body shot.
Schotel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schotel throws a shot to the body.
Schotel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badges misses with a wild body shot.
Schotel attempts a counter takedown but Badges avoids it well and moves away.
Schotel slips a straight right by Badges.
Badges connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Badges coming out on top.
Badges takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schotel scores with the left hand. Badges knows he should have avoided that one.
Badges throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Badges uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schotel.
Badges is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schotel thuds his right hand into Badges's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schotel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schotel.
Badges misses with a hook.
Schotel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schotel slips a jab from Badges.
Badges thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schotel attempts a counter takedown but Badges avoids it well and moves away.
Badges scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Badges throws a jab but it's blocked by Schotel.
Schotel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Badges misses the shot to the body.
Schotel cracks Badges with a right hand to the side of the head.
Schotel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Badges!
Badges waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schotel.
An attempted straight right counter from Schotel misses the target.
Badges takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Needno Badges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schotel throws a looping overhand right but Badges ducks down to avoid it.
Badges scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Badges throws a hook but Schotel blocks it.
Schotel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Badges looks to land a left hand but Schotel moved out of range nicely.
Badges swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Badges clinches up against the cage.
Badges looking to stall.
Badges's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Badges has a couple of punches blocked by Schotel.
Schotel lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Badges manages to break the clinch.
Schotel with a jab.
Badges throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Badges jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schotel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Badges throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badges moves away from the strike by Schotel.
Badges scores with a jab to the body.
Badges misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badges throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Schotel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Badges sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schotel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Badges sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schotel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Badges.
Badges misses with a hook
and Schotel counters with a stiff right hand.
Badges digs a good hook to Schotel's body.
Needno Badges is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Badges misses
and Schotel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schotel slips a straight right by Badges.
Badges lands a body shot.
Badges throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Schotel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badges manages to avoid it.
Badges scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schotel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Badges throws a hook but Schotel avoids it easily.#CL2#
Badges closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badges can't break the clinch. #BC#
Schotel breaks the clinch.
Badges throws a right and a left that both miss.
Badges lands a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Needno Badges dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Needno Badges's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Badges slips under a jab.
Schotel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Badges fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schotel manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Schotel misses the target.
Badges throws a looping overhand right but Schotel ducks down to avoid it.
Badges jabs at Schotel's body.
Schotel connects with a body shot that sends Badges's belly button to the back.
Badges is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schotel.
Needno Badges seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schotel looks to score with a jab to the body but Badges is just out of range.
Badges swings for the body but Schotel moves out of range.
Badges has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Badges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badges wants to clinch up but Schotel keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Schotel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Badges.
Schotel loads up on a big right hand but Badges slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Badges counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Badges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schotel.
Donk. Badges catches Schotel right on the button with a cross.
Schotel avoids the body shot from Badges.
Badges moves away from the strike by Schotel.
Badges cracks Schotel with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1##CL2#
Badges gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Badges wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Badges breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Badges.
Badges walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badges. Schotel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Badges throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Schotel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Badges avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schotel wants to control from the top but Badges keeps moving.
Schotel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schotel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Schotel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schotel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Badges has momentary wrist control but Schotel slips an elbow through the middle.
Badges is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schotel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Badges keeping moving, preventing Schotel from controlling successfully.
Schotel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Badges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schotel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schotel lands a couple of digs.
Schotel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schotel looking to pass the guard.
Badges preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Schotel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schotel stopping the sweep attempt from Badges.
Schotel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schotel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schotel stands up over Badges, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schotel looking to pass the guard.
Schotel passes Badges's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dag Schotel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Needno Badges's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Schotel throws a jab but it's blocked by Badges.
Badges throws out a powerful jab.
Schotel moves away from the strike by Badges.
Schotel throws a big shot that misses.
Schotel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Badges.
Schotel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Badges misses with an uppercut. Schotel saw that one coming.
Schotel 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. #ROC#Badges is rocked!
Schotel jabs Badges to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Badges is still on wobbly legs! Can Schotel finish him?
Schotel scores with a jab to the body.
Schotel cracks Badges with a hook to the temple - Badges is on wobbly legs here! Schotel swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Badges falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Schotel wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dag Schotel!
Dag Schotel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld 41
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagibatel takes one on the button.
Nagibatel misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
Bolleke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke lands a nice shot that snaps Nagibatel's head back.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nagibatel sprawls and moves away.
Nagibatel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bolleke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke jabs at Nagibatel's body.
Nice shot by Bolleke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel throws a big shot that misses.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
Bolleke with a nice cross.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Nagibatel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bolleke lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
Nagibatel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
Nagibatel falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Bolleke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Nagibatel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bolleke.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nagibatel scores with a sloppy right hand. Bolleke should have avoided that one.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Bolleke moves out of range.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolleke misses the jab.
Nagibatel throws a big counter head kick but Bolleke avoids it with no problem.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Nagibatel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Nagibatel moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel catches Bolleke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bolleke lands with a cross.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagibatel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagibatel throws a combination that misses
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
Bolleke connects with a single shot there.
Bolleke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bolleke connects with a looping right hand.
Bolleke lands a head shot.
Bolleke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nagibatel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke attempts a counter takedown but Nagibatel avoids it well and moves away.#KD#
Bolleke lands a big shot that drops Nagibatel! Can he finish him? #ROC#Nagibatel is rocked!#T3#
Bolleke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagibatel is still in real trouble! Can Bolleke finish him?
Bolleke is in close to Nagibatel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nagibatel keeping full guard, as Bolleke tries to pass.
Bolleke throws a big right hand that misses.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
Nagibatel seems to have recovered his senses.
Bolleke throwing strikes but missing.
Bolleke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagibatel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagibatel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bolleke is controlling him. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bolleke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bolleke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagibatel is keeping the position for now.
Nagibatel wants to stand up but Bolleke is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Bolleke counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolleke landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Bolleke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Bolleke 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#
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Bolleke cracks Nagibatel with a good jab.
Bolleke clobbers Nagibatel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nagibatel takes one to the side of the head.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses
and Bolleke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bolleke.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nagibatel sprawls and moves away.
Nagibatel misses with a left hand
and Bolleke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Bolleke.
Bolleke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick from Nagibatel lands but Bolleke takes it in his stride.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bolleke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Nagibatel throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagibatel throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Bolleke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Nagibatel makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nagibatel misses with a hook #TD#
and Bolleke counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Nagibatel is in trouble here! Bolleke pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Oscar Bolleke!
Oscar Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Oscar Bolleke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Spratt vs Khan
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Cuntmara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Merel throws an overhand right that lands on Cuntmara's shoulder, as Cuntmara tries to avoid the shot.
Merel slips a jab and a cross from Cuntmara.
Merel slips a jab from Cuntmara.
Merel connects with a body shot.
Merel's corner calls for a 1-2. Merel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cuntmara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibrahim Cuntmara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merel catches Cuntmara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Merel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cuntmara was well out of range. Poor timing from Merel.
Merel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Merel takes a swing at Cuntmara's ribcage but misses.
Merel needs to keep his hands up - Cuntmara had a free shot at his head there.
Merel moves away from the strike by Cuntmara.
Merel moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuntmara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Cuntmara.
A swing and a miss from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Merel slips a jab from Cuntmara.#T1#
Merel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cuntmara moves away.
Merel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cuntmara rather than just go for the knockout.
Merel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Merel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Merel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cuntmara manages to avoid it.
Cuntmara throwing a counter right hand but Merel manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Merel shoots in and gets a takedown into Cuntmara's guard.
Merel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Merel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cuntmara manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Merel has Cuntmara in his guard.#REVR#
Cuntmara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cuntmara preventing the sweep.
Merel wants to improve his position but instead Cuntmara has moved into half guard. #T2#
Merel wants to get back to full guard but Cuntmara has passed into side control.
Merel is trying to get back to half guard.
Merel struggling a bit here.#SU#
Cuntmara decides to stand back up. Cuntmara steps back and let's Merel get back to his feet.
Cuntmara moves away from the strike by Merel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuntmara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cuntmara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Merel throws out the jab.
Cuntmara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cuntmara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Cuntmara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Merel under the eye.
Merel throws a body punch but Cuntmara moves out of range.
Nice shot by Cuntmara.#CUT#It looks like Anthony Merel has been cut.
Merel staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Cuntmara.
Ibrahim Cuntmara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merel jabs at Cuntmara's body.
The crowd cheers as Merel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cuntmara doesn't seem phased though.
Cuntmara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Merel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cuntmara throws out the jab.
Merel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Merel lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Merel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Merel missing with a left hand there. Cuntmara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Merel defending well as Cuntmara loads up on a big left hand.
Merel avoids the body shot from Cuntmara.
The fighters circling - Merel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cuntmara slips under a jab.
Cuntmara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cuntmara connects with a single shot there.
Cuntmara connects with a body shot that sends Merel's belly button to the back.
Cuntmara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Merel's sensitive parts.
Cuntmara cracks Merel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Merel is rocked!
Merel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Merel is still on wobbly legs! Can Cuntmara finish him?
Merel gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ibrahim Cuntmara!
After the fight, Ibrahim Cuntmara 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: Nfld 40
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Nagibatel misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Bolleke.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Nagibatel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Nagibatel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Nagibatel misses with a looping left.
Bolleke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nagibatel throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke lands with a right hand.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bolleke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nagibatel defends it well.
Bolleke blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Bolleke.
It looked like Nagibatel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke lands a jab to the head.
Bolleke lands a slapping body shot.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bolleke lands a nice hook to Nagibatel's body. Nagibatel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bolleke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nagibatel circles away.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolleke circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses
and Bolleke counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.#T2#
Bolleke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagibatel on the side of the head.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke swings widly with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagibatel slips under a jab.
Nagibatel misses with a straight left.
Nagibatel throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nagibatel as he avoids it easily.
Nagibatel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bolleke just manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Nagibatel. Those never looked like landing.
Bolleke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nagibatel swinging wildly here. #T3#
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Nagibatel ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Nagibatel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nagibatel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Nagibatel looks to throw a body kick
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagibatel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bolleke checks it well.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolleke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nagibatel catches Bolleke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nagibatel tries to land a body kick
enabling Bolleke to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the body.
Oscar Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bolleke.
Nagibatel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bolleke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nagibatel scrambles back to his feet.
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but Nagibatel avoids it with no problem.
Bolleke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nagibatel to score with a decent uppercut.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagibatel throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Bolleke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolleke connects with a right hand. Nagibatel shakes it off.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bolleke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nagibatel scores with a head kick.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke with a hook.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel works over Bolleke's head and body with a nice combination.
Nagibatel throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Nagibatel throws a series of punches but Bolleke avoids them all with ease.
Nagibatel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Bolleke misses.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Nagibatel is looking to counter punch.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagibatel throws a quick counter head kick but Bolleke was just out of range.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagibatel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolleke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagibatel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oscar Bolleke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagibatel misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Nagibatel looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Bolleke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke misses with a combination
and Nagibatel counters with a straight right hand.
Nagibatel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bollekes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nagibatel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bolleke. Bolleke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Nagibatel quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nagibatel slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Nagibatel throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a jab to the body
letting Nagibatel counter with a right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nagibatel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nagibatel lands a head shot.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagibatel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagibatel throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4##TD2#
Bolleke throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nagibatel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bolleke is in Nagibatel's guard.
Bolleke prevents Nagibatel from getting back to his feet.
Nagibatel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bolleke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagibatel keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Nagibatel wants to stand but Bolleke is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolleke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagibatel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolleke.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nagibatel wants to stand and escape but Bolleke is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Bolleke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Bolleke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagibatel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bolleke.
Nagibatel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nagibatel to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Nagibatel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagibatel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bolleke avoids it.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke misses with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nagibatel throws a body kick that misses.
Nagibatel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nagibatel thuds his right hand into Bolleke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Nice cross by Nagibatel.
Bolleke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bolleke defending well as Nagibatel loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Nagibatel moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bolleke scores with a sloppy right hand. Nagibatel should have avoided that one.
Nagibatel scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Nagibatel misses.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Nagibatel's head but Nagibatel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bolleke.#T2#
Bolleke avoids a kick to the body.
Nagibatel defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Nagibatel slips a jab from Bolleke.
It looked like Nagibatel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke misses with a body punch
and Nagibatel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bolleke is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Nagibatel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Nagibatel is looking for a counter combo.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Nagibatel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nagibatel tries to avoid it but Bolleke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nagibatel to the ground. Nagibatel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nagibatel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bolleke on the side of the head.
Nagibatel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Nagibatel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Bolleke with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Nagibatel.
Bolleke blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Nagibatel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagibatel.
Bolleke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolleke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Nagibatel throws a series of punches but Bolleke avoids them all with ease.
Bolleke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Bolleke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagibatel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagibatel. #TD2#
Bolleke gets a double leg takedown into Nagibatel's guard.
Bolleke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagibatel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagibatel keeping full guard, as Bolleke tries to pass.
Nagibatel 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.

Lyoha Nagibatel clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolleke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nagibatel defends well and Bolleke ends up having to push Nagibatel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke jabs Nagibatel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nagibatel misses with a straight right.
Bolleke feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Bolleke avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolleke takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Bolleke as he connects with a hook.
Bolleke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagibatel on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Nagibatel missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke misses with a right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagibatel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nagibatel slips under a jab from Bolleke.
Nagibatel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Nagibatel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel misses with a body kick.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Nagibatel moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut
letting Nagibatel counter with a right hand.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bolleke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nagibatel is fending him off so far but Bolleke persists. Nope, Nagibatel circles away and we're back to standing.
Nagibatel moves out of range as Bolleke strikes.
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolleke throws out the jab. #T4#
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Bolleke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bolleke scores with a hook to the body. Nagibatel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolleke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nagibatel counters with a good low kick that Bolleke was not able to check.
Bolleke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Nagibatel.
Bolleke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bolleke misses with a shot to the body
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bolleke misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Bolleke dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nagibatel is fending him off so far but Bolleke persists. Nope, Nagibatel circles away and we're back to standing.
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Nagibatel throwing a counter right hand but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nagibatel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke lands a lovely overhand right.
Bolleke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagibatel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Nagibatel ducks down to avoid it.
Bolleke connects with a body shot.
Nagibatel lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Bolleke swinging wildly here.
Nagibatel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bolleke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke looks for a takedown but Nagibatel sprawls well.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Nagibatel.#T2#
Nagibatel scores with a nice body kick.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Bolleke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nagibatel in his tracks.
Bolleke takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Nagibatel lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
A big left from Nagibatel misses. #T3#
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
Bolleke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nagibatel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bolleke scores with a jab.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Nagibatel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke throws a hook but Nagibatel avoids it easily.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Bolleke throws a sloppy body shot
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolleke misses with a hook
and Nagibatel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolleke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Bolleke.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagibatel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nagibatel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.#TD2#
Nagibatel gets caught napping as Bolleke dives in and scores a takedown. Nagibatel manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Nagibatel has his foot on Bolleke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolleke works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Bolleke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bolleke 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Bolleke!
Oscar Bolleke is the new middleweight champion!
Oscar Bolleke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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