Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Longabaugh
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Fleming fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ganz throwing a counter right hand but Fleming manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Fleming shoots in and bounces Ganz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ganz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fleming on the ground.
Fleming slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fleming scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ganz pulls Fleming in close to prevent any damage.
Ganz keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz is pulling down on Fleming's head to control his posture.
Fleming with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Fleming throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fleming postures up in Ganz's guard and throws a big left but Ganz blocks it.
Ganz wants to sweep here but Fleming controlling him for the moment.
Fleming is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fleming postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ganz is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ganz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ganz looking to pass the guard.
Fleming keeping moving, preventing Ganz from controlling successfully.
Fleming looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fleming pulls Ganz in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Fleming working a defensive guard here.
Ganz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Fleming working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ganz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fleming is tightening it up a little... Ganz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ganz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ganz taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fleming!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cam Fleming!
Cam Fleming bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HZN 12 Ivanovic v Nomura
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Sterling slips under a jab from Beckley.
Sterling with the counter takedown but Beckley avoids it easily.#TD2#
Sterling closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beckley quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Sterling looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Sterling seems to be working for a kimura but Beckley defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sterling is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling is nestled in close to Beckley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sterling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beckley tries to get to full guard but Sterling has control of the leg. #T1#
Sterling is nestled in close to Beckley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sterling is trying to control. Beckley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beckley is trying to stand back up but Sterling is controlling him #SUB2#
Sterling seems to be looking for submissions.
Sterling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a kimura here.
Sterling slips a nice elbow through Beckley's hands, connecting with Beckley's forehead.
Sterling is trying to control the action in half guard but Beckley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beckley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Beckley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beckley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Nice strikes from Sterling there. #SUB2#
Sterling is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beckley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sterling. #ES#
Beckley kicks off Sterling and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sterling with the counter takedown but Beckley avoids it easily.
Adrian Sterling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sterling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beckley is fending him off so far but Sterling persists. Nope, Beckley circles away and we're back to standing.
Beckley lands with a straight right. Sterling didn't see that one coming.
Sterling throws a series of punches but Beckley moves out of range.
Sterling lands with a good body shot.
Beckley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sterling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beckley is looking to clinch. #T3#
Beckley looks to score with a jab to the body but Sterling is just out of range.
Beckley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sterling.
Sterling swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beckley.#TD2#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beckley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Beckley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Beckley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sterling working the ground and pound.
Beckley tries to buck Sterling off but Sterling is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beckley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beckley is pushing Sterling's head away, looking to escape. Sterling manages to hold on to the position though.
Beckley is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Sterling looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Sterling tries for a kimura but Beckley is defending well. #T4#
Beckley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sterling asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Beckley is trying to improve his position.
Beckley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Beckley actively working from the bottom here.
Sterling has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Beckley manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Sterling dominated that round.
That's time! Beckley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Beckley shows good takedown defense.
Beckley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sterling or perhaps it was just good defense by Beckley, which made it look bad.
Sterling shoots for a takedown but Beckley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benson Beckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sterling.
Beckley lands a glancing blow to the side of Sterling's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Beckley moves into the clinch.
Sterling changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beckley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beckley throws a body shot but no joy.
Sterling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beckley misses with an uppercut. Sterling saw that one coming.#TD2#
Sterling shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beckley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Beckley keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Beckley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sterling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sterling throws an elbow that misses. Beckley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sterling's guard. Nice move by Beckley!#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Beckley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sterling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beckley has managed to get both his arms back between Sterling's legs - danger averted.
Adrian Sterling has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Sterling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beckley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Beckley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beckley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sterling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beckley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beckley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beckley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sterling's guard.
Beckley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Beckley is posturing up here but Sterling has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Beckley tries to roll out but it's too tight and Beckley has to tap! Slick submission there by Sterling!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian Sterling!
Adrian Sterling took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Drago
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Fleming circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Randriamaholison. No joy for Fleming on that attempt. #CL2#
Randriamaholison moves into the clinch.
Randriamaholison stops a takedown attempt from Fleming.
Fleming is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming looking for a takedown.
Randriamaholison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Randriamaholison lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Randriamaholison breaks from the clinch.
Fleming misses with a double jab
and Randriamaholison counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Randriamaholison closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Randriamaholison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fleming is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Randriamaholison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Randriamaholison rushes Fleming and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleming tries to score a body lock takedown but Randriamaholison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fleming is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Randriamaholison is struggling to control the position.
Fleming can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Randriamaholison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Fleming with that takedown attempt.
Randriamaholison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Fleming looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Randriamaholison!
Randriamaholison wants to get back to his feet.
Fleming working the head and body with strikes.
Randriamaholison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fleming has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fleming fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T2#
Randriamaholison taking a bit of punishment here - Fleming scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fleming working the body and head with strikes.
Randriamaholison managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fleming.
The strikes coming from Fleming are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randriamaholison wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Randriamaholison!
Randriamaholison wants to get back to his feet.
Fleming dominating with strikes here.
Randriamaholison squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fleming raining down hammerfists from mount.
The referee warns Randriamaholison that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fleming with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Fleming is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fleming lands with some strikes.
Fleming working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fleming lands a big shot there that rocks Randriamaholison but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fleming cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fleming wants to control the pace but Randriamaholison is squirming around nicely.
Fleming looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Randriamaholison squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Randriamaholison is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fleming lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Fleming looking to secure an arm triangle but Randriamaholison defends it well.
Randriamaholison taking shots to the head. #T4#
Randriamaholison wants to try and get back to his feet.
Fleming landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fleming wants to control the pace but Randriamaholison is squirming around nicely.
Fleming cracks Randriamaholison with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Fleming connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fleming putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fleming is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Randriamaholison can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fleming punishing his opponent with strikes.
Randriamaholison in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randriamaholison is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Randriamaholison in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fleming punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Fleming dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fleming shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Randriamaholison pinned against the cage. Randriamaholison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters circling - Fleming throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fleming dives in and grabs Randriamaholison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Randriamaholison pushes down on Fleming's head and hops out.
Randriamaholison looks to land a right hand but Fleming moved out of range.
Cam Fleming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randriamaholison fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Randriamaholison clinches.
Fleming has Randriamaholison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Randriamaholison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randriamaholison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fleming backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut.#BC2#
Randriamaholison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randriamaholison leaves Fleming with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Randriamaholison as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Randriamaholison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Fleming closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Randriamaholison takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randriamaholison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fleming has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fleming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randriamaholison keeps working. #T1#
Randriamaholison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fleming has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fleming throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fleming works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fleming prevents Randriamaholison from escaping the position.
Fleming is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randriamaholison can do to turn this around?
Fleming working the head with strikes.
Fleming scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Randriamaholison to see if he's OK.
Fleming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randriamaholison keeps working.
Randriamaholison taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fleming cracks Randriamaholison with a big elbow.
Fleming connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Randriamaholison some visible discomfort. #T2#
Fleming wants to control but Randriamaholison is keeping him busy.
Randriamaholison is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fleming scoring with punches from side control.
Fleming working the ground and pound.
Randriamaholison wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Randriamaholison is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fleming has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Randriamaholison takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Randriamaholison is trying to buck Fleming off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleming in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Fleming working the ground and pound from side control.
Cam Fleming overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randriamaholison takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fleming trying to control the action but Randriamaholison is working from the bottom.
Randriamaholison is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fleming connects with a decent elbow.
Randriamaholison is trying to get back to his feet.
Randriamaholison is not content to let Fleming control the position.
Randriamaholison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fleming has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fleming working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Fleming's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Randriamaholison is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Randriamaholison is not content to let Fleming control the position. #T4#
Fleming working the head with strikes.
Randriamaholison takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fleming lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Randriamaholison down.
Fleming is working Randriamaholison over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fleming lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Randriamaholison down.
Fleming trying to control the position but Randriamaholison is working away.
Fleming in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleming prevents Randriamaholison from escaping the position.
Randriamaholison being controlled for a moment.
Fleming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randriamaholison keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Fleming dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cam Fleming's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Fleming gets tackled into the cage by Randriamaholison. Randriamaholison maintains the clinch.
Fleming being controlled against the cage.
Fleming has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Randriamaholison after a bit of a struggle.
Fleming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Randriamaholison prevents it. #BC2#
Randriamaholison manages to break the clinch.
Fleming will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Randriamaholison's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Fleming.
Randriamaholison misses with a body shot.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch but Fleming moves out of range.
Randriamaholison lands a head shot.
A jab from Randriamaholison finds it's way through Fleming's defenses.
Fleming looks to throw the jab but Randriamaholison is out of range. #T1#
Fleming throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randriamaholison's waist but Randriamaholison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fleming off to one side.
Fleming shoots in and drives through. Randriamaholison sprawls well.
Fleming fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boniface Randriamaholison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Randriamaholison. No joy for Fleming on that attempt.
Fleming avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fleming fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Randriamaholison checks it well.
Randriamaholison tries to clinch there but Fleming circles away.
Fleming looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Randriamaholison scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Randriamaholison clinches up with Fleming and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Randriamaholison breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Randriamaholison clinches up with Fleming and pushes him back against the cage.
Fleming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Randriamaholison prevents it.
Randriamaholison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fleming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Randriamaholison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Randriamaholison takes the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Randriamaholison. #BC2#
Randriamaholison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fleming fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Randriamaholison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Randriamaholison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleming swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Randriamaholison! But no joy.
Randriamaholison stuffs the takedown attempt from Fleming. Fleming gets slowly back to his feet.
Fleming tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Randriamaholison defends well and Fleming ends up having to push Randriamaholison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Randriamaholison gets underhooks to prevent Fleming's takedown attempt.
Randriamaholison is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fleming drops down looking for an ankle pick but Randriamaholison pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Randriamaholison clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Fleming tries to score a body lock takedown but Randriamaholison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Randriamaholison holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fleming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Randriamaholison prevents it. #BC2#
Randriamaholison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fleming misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Randriamaholison as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#Cam Fleming's cut is getting worse.
Fleming darts in looking for a takedown but Randriamaholison gets double underhooks and turns Fleming into the cage.
A short left from Randriamaholison. #BC2#
Randriamaholison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Randriamaholison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fleming is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Fleming is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Randriamaholison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Randriamaholison lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Randriamaholison.
Fleming changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Randriamaholison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Randriamaholison stuns Fleming with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Randriamaholison rushes Fleming and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Randriamaholison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randriamaholison is looking to land body kicks.
Cam Fleming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleming tries to score a power double leg takedown but Randriamaholison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fleming somewhat.
Boniface Randriamaholison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randriamaholison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boniface Randriamaholison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cam Fleming!
After the fight, Cam Fleming 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Saint wants to clinch up but Schnapp keeps it at a distance.
Schnapp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saint slips a jab and a cross from Schnapp.
Schnapp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Leon Saint has been cut.
Saint shoots for a double leg takedown but Schnapp sprawls well. He's pushed Saint's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saint walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schnapp catches Saint with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Schnapp scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schnapp misses with a head kick.
Saint tries to counter by closing the distance.
Schnapp scores with a jab. Saint acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saint looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Schnapp misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schnapp's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Schnapp duly obliges. #ROC#Saint is rocked!
Schnapp lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Saint up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Schnapp from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Saint's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Schnapp!
A relieved looking Frank Schnapp 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: HZN 8 Bollomard v Hendrix
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Sterling closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fu to the mat! Fu manages to get full guard.
Fu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Fu keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sterling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sterling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Sterling drops back looking for a leg! Fu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fu manages to kick Sterling off! Sterling jumps back into Fu 's guard.
Fu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sterling on the ground.
Sterling won't allow Fu to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sterling trying to control the position from guard on top but Fu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Sterling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fu is keeping the position for now.
Sterling trying to control but Fu is working from the bottom.
Sterling won't allow Fu to get back to his feet.
Sterling looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Sterling drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sterling jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sterling postures up in Fu 's guard and throws a big left but Fu blocks it.
Sterling trying to control the position from guard on top but Fu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sterling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sterling postures up in Fu 's guard and throws a big left but Fu blocks it. #SUB2#
Sterling has gone for a leg lock! Fu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sterling's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sterling is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fu frees his head nicely. Oh but Sterling has switched to an armbar! Fu is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Adrian Sterling!
Adrian Sterling made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 84
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Nog stuns Fleming with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Fleming scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nog wants to improve his position but Fleming is controlling well.
Nog 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.
Fleming thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fleming lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fleming 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.
Fleming throwing shots but Nog is blocking nicely.
Nog tries to roll over but Fleming keeps him under control.
Fleming throwing shots but Nog is blocking nicely.
Fleming not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fleming throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fleming with the ground and pound but Nog uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fleming postures up and lands a big shot to Nog's brow. #T1#
Nog looking for a sweep. Not yet Nog, not yet.
Nog has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fleming has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fleming lands a couple of elbows.
Fleming missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fleming postures up and lands a big shot to Nog's brow.
Fleming throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fleming working some strikes from top position.
Nog trying to control the position.
Nog pulls Fleming in close to prevent any damage.
Nog wants to sweep but no luck.
Nog working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fleming's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Fleming with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fleming is working Nog over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fleming is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fleming scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fleming landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nog trying to control the position here.
Fleming is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nog keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Fleming connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Nog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fleming trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Nog keeps moving.
Fleming cracks Nog with a solid left hand.
Fleming cracks Nog with a solid left hand.
Fleming keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nog's head.
Fleming trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Nog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fleming postures up and lands a big shot to Nog's brow.
Fleming keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nog's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fleming's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Fleming with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fleming distracts Nog with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fleming throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fleming won't allow Nog to sweep him here.
Fleming chips away with some ground and pound.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Nog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming preventing the sweep.
Fleming cracks Nog with a solid left hand.
Fleming scoring with some ground and pound.
Nog is trying to keep Fleming in close.
Fleming lands a couple of digs.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleming wants to pass the guard but Nog is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Fleming 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#
Fleming closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nog circles away.
Nog slaps away a takedown attempt from Fleming, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Nog.#CUT2#It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut.
We've been told by Fleming's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nog throws a lazy right hand but Fleming sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fleming half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fleming shoots in looking for a takedown. Nog tries to sprawl out of it but Fleming keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nog 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 Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Fleming manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nog on his heels. He'll look to pass Nog's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fleming makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fleming postures up and lands a big shot to Nog's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming landing some decent shots from guard.
Nog wants to improve his position but instead Fleming has moved into half guard. #T1#
Fleming working Nog over with strikes.
Fleming landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nog wants to improve his position but Fleming is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fleming connects with a nice short shot to Nog's temple.
Nog taking some punishment here, with Fleming in his half guard.
Fleming looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nog with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Fleming.
Fleming wants to control but Nog is keeping him busy.
Fleming is nestled in close to Nog, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fleming lands a nice short elbow.
Fleming scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fleming is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Fleming is trying to control the action in half guard but Nog is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nog taking some punishment here, with Fleming in his half guard.
Nog regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fleming.
Fleming is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nog can do to turn this around?
Fleming in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fleming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fleming stopping the sweep attempt from Nog.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleming postures up and lands a big shot to Nog's brow.
Fleming postures up in Nog's guard and throws a big left but Nog blocks it.
Fleming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fleming throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fleming lands a couple of digs.
Fleming postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fleming throws an elbow that misses. Nog uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fleming's guard. Nice move by Nog!#REVB##T3##SUB#
Fleming has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nog can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Nog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nog trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Fleming is trying to control the position but Nog postures up.
Nog is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fleming looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fleming is keeping the position for now.
Fleming is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fleming looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fleming preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Fleming dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cam Fleming's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Fleming with that takedown attempt.
Fleming shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nog stuffs the takedown.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Fleming fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nog sprawls well initially but Fleming persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nog regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fleming is working Nog over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fleming throws an elbow that misses. Nog uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fleming's guard. Nice move by Nog!#REVB#
Fleming pulls Nog in close to prevent any damage.
Fleming has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fleming swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Fleming looking for a guillotine here but Nog defends easily.
Nog trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Fleming is trying to keep Nog in close.
Nog looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fleming trying to keep a closed guard but Nog is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fleming pulls Nog in close to prevent any damage.
Nog controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fleming is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Fleming shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nog counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Fleming looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nog trying to keep a closed guard but Fleming is proving a slippery customer.
Fleming throws an elbow that misses. Nog uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fleming's guard. Nice move by Nog!#REVB#
Nog wants to control from the top but Fleming keeps moving.
Fleming is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fleming looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Nog trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Fleming can't keep his opponent in guard - Nog advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fleming is looking to control Nog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fleming avoid being mounted?
Nog not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fleming manages to get to full guard.
Fleming looking to control.
Lieutenant Nog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nog in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cam Fleming is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fleming is adopting a defensive guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lieutenant Nog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fleming 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cam Fleming!
Cam Fleming spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: HZN 2 Covington vs Marek
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1##TD#
Wallace shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wallace was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wallace staying calm.
Sterling throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Sterling throws an elbow that doesn't really do any damage.
Wallace is chipping away with strikes.
Sterling on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wallace has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sterling tries to buck Wallace off but Wallace is having none of it.
Sterling is trying to control Wallace's posture but Wallace avoids it.
Wallace is working Sterling over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sterling is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Wallace tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wallace has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sterling tries to bench press Wallace off him but Wallace keeps the position. #T1#
Sterling is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wallace off and has taken his back!
Wallace rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sterling wants to pass to mount but Wallace is defending the position. #SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wallace defends it well.
Wallace is looking for a sweep. Sterling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sterling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Sterling is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wallace is just riding it out for now. Sterling eventually gives up the hold.
Wallace gets full guard.#T2#
Sterling wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving. #SUB#
Wallace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sterling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Wallace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sterling is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Wallace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sterling postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wallace is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sterling, into his guard. #REVR#
Sterling wants to sweep but no luck.
Sterling is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3##SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Sterling is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Sterling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wallace defends it easily.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sterling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wallace. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for a guillotine here but Wallace defends easily. #SUB2#
Sterling working for a triangle but Wallace defends it easily. #T4#
Wallace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sterling is keeping the position for now.
Sterling tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sterling working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wallace cracks Sterling with a solid left hand.
Wallace tries to free his leg and advance position but Sterling is retaining full guard.
Wallace working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sterling working for a triangle but Wallace defends it easily.
Sterling striking off his back but it's not causing Wallace any problems.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Wallace 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##TD#
Sterling gets caught napping as Wallace dives in and scores a takedown. Sterling manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Wallace avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Wallace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wallace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
Sterling is trying to control the position but Wallace postures up.
Sterling might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wallace haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Wallace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wallace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wallace is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sterling is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wallace passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Wallace swings around for an armbar but Sterling sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wallace's guard.
Sterling slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Sterling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wallace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sterling has managed to get both his arms back between Wallace's legs - danger averted.
Sterling slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sterling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Wallace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sterling gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sterling connects with a couple of short punches.
Sterling with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sterling controls the pace.#T2##SUB#
Wallace has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sterling is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wallace.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wallace knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sterling working the ground and pound.
Wallace is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sterling looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Sterling working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wallace is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Sterling trying to control the position but Wallace is working away. #SUB2#
Sterling tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sterling has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sterling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working.
Wallace is looking to regain half guard here but Sterling keeps moving and retains side control.
Sterling wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy.
Wallace gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wallace is looking for a sweep. Sterling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wallace trying to control from the bottom.
Wallace is not content to let Sterling control the position.
Sterling looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wallace with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Sterling is working for a submission of some sort.
Wallace is pressing down on Sterling's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wallace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sterling pushes down on Wallace's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Sterling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Wallace looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Sterling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wallace preventing the sweep.
Wallace connects with a couple of short punches.
Sterling has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wallace has passed into side control. #SUB#
Wallace looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wallace tries for a kimura but Sterling is defending well.
Wallace wants to control but Sterling is keeping him busy. #T1#
Wallace passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sterling!
Sterling regains half guard.#SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back.
Wallace blocks the strikes from Sterling.
Sterling is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wallace is looking for a kimura but Sterling is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wallace to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Sterling has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wallace escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wallace!
Sterling tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Sterling regains half guard.
William Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sterling tries to get to full guard but Wallace has control of the leg. #SUB#
Wallace is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sterling has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wallace scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wallace scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sterling manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Sterling working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wallace has passed into half guard!
Wallace seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wallace trying to control from half guard but Sterling is working away. #T3#
Sterling throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wallace moves nicely into side control.
Wallace working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wallace working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Wallace is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sterling is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Wallace tries for a kimura but Sterling is defending well. #SUB#
Wallace thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sterling can do to turn this around?
Wallace blocks the strikes from Sterling.
Sterling tries to bench press Wallace off him but Wallace keeps the position. #T4##SUB#
Wallace thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sterling sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sterling has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Wallace. Oh but Sterling has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Wallace goes limp - he's gone! Sterling jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adrian Sterling!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Adrian Sterling waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH:220
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Sterling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nickle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sterling somewhat.
Nickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Sterling is just out of range.
Sterling goes for a double leg but Nickle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nickle continues to drive forward.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Sterling.
Nickle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sterling manages to circle out of the way.
Sterling misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Nickle shoots in and gets a takedown into Sterling's guard.#SUB2#
Sterling working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nickle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nickle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nickle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sterling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickle has managed to get both his arms back between Sterling's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sterling throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickle defends well.#T1#
Nickle scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a triangle but Nickle pushes his legs off easily.
Nickle throwing strikes from guard but Sterling blocks nicely.
Nickle is in close to Sterling's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Sterling isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nickle stacks Sterling 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 Nickle!
Sterling is looking to reverse the position.
Nickle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sterling is trying to improve his position.
Nickle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nickle working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Nickle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sterling takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sterling is trying to improve his position.
Sterling is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sterling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sterling has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickle is working away from the top position though.
Nickle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sterling is trying to control but can't.
Nickle working Sterling over with strikes. #ROC#Sterling is rocked!#T3#
Ground and pound from Nickle.
Sterling is still in real trouble! Can Nickle finish him?#SUB#
Nickle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sterling has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Nickle wants to work for an arm triangle but Sterling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nickle working Sterling over with strikes. #SUB#
Nickle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sterling wants to get back to full guard.
Sterling is still trying to improve position.
Nickle slips a nice elbow through Sterling's hands, connecting with Sterling's forehead.
Sterling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickle lands a big elbow - Sterling is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Nickle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dill Nickle!
Dill Nickle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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

#R1#
Watson throws the left hand but Fleming avoids the punch easily.
Fleming slips a straight right by Watson.#TD#
Fleming scores with a takedown into Watson's guard.
Fleming throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Watson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Watson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fleming might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fleming distracts Watson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watson trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Watson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fleming is aware though and is defending well.
Watson is adopting a defensive guard.
Fleming content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SUB2#
Watson has his foot on Fleming's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fleming works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Watson working for a triangle but Fleming defends it easily.
Watson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fleming scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Watson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Our spies down at at BLK ELITE MASTERS inform us that Watson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fleming is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fleming pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now.
Fleming trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Fleming connects with a couple of short punches.
Fleming has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Watson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fleming doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fleming manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Watson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson is trying to control the position but Fleming postures up. #SUB2#
Watson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Watson pulls Fleming in close to prevent any damage.
Fleming chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Watson looking for a guillotine here but Fleming defends easily.
Fleming looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Watson is trying to control the position but Fleming postures up. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fleming's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fleming working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Watson is trying to keep Fleming in close.
Fleming working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Watson's head.#SUB2#
Watson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fleming is in close to Watson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fleming scoring with some ground and pound.
Fleming working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fleming lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Fleming has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Watson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fleming is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Watson pulls down on the head and he's put Fleming to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Watson!
A very excited looking Jake Watson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sterling throws out the jab.
Greene scores with a head kick. Sterling tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sterling throws a nice looking combination but Greene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sterling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greene throws out the jab.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Sterling moved out of range.
Sterling misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greene! But no joy.
Greene looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Sterling is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Greene's half guard.#SUB#
Sterling is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Greene has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Sterling wants to work for an arm triangle but Greene is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sterling looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Sterling is looking for a kimura but Greene is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sterling to get the leverage.
Sterling trying to control from half guard but Greene is working away. #T1#
Sterling scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Greene is not content to let Sterling control the position.
Greene trying to control but Sterling postures up. #SUB#
Sterling is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Greene doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sterling. #SUB#
Sterling seems to be working for a kimura but Greene defends the submission attempt.
Sterling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greene's head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sterling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greene's head.
Sterling wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy.
Sterling thows a huge punch but Greene dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Sterling seems to be looking for submissions.
Greene is in trouble now - Sterling has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Sterling swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Greene is now in Sterling's guard. A big mistake from Sterling there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Sterling has an active guard here but Greene has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Sterling looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Greene pushes past his half guard into mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sterling wants to hold on but Greene pushes him away.
Sterling is desperately trying to improve his position but Greene has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sterling wants to improve his position but Greene is controlling well. #SUB#
Sterling actively working from the bottom here.
Sterling looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Greene prevents Sterling from improving his position.#T4#
Greene not doing much here.
Sterling is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Sterling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Greene is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sterling wants to improve his position but Greene is controlling well.
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 Adrian Sterling will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sterling misses with a double jab
letting Greene counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Sterling.#TD#
Greene gets caught flat footed, as Sterling shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sterling lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Sterling drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Greene manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sterling has Greene in his guard.#REVB#
Sterling keeping full guard, as Greene tries to pass.
Greene must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sterling working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Greene has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling manages to get to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Sterling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Sterling is looking for a triangle here but Greene uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sterling is trying to improve his position.
Sterling is working hard here to advance position.
Sterling regains half guard.#T2##SUB#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sterling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greene is thwarting Sterling's attempts to control the position.
Adrian Sterling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sterling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sterling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sterling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Sterling is trying to control but can't.
Greene looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Sterling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
Greene keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Sterling manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Greene on his heels. He'll look to pass Greene's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Greene keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
Sterling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greene trying to control the position here.
Sterling trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sterling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sterling trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Sterling lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adrian Sterling will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Sterling.
Sterling dives in for a single leg takedown but Greene sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Greene scores with a shoulder strike.
Greene lands a body shot.
Sterling changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Greene fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Greene checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sterling takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sterling fails with the takedown.
Greene looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterling misses with a takedown attempt - Greene sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Greene showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sterling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene lands a nice hook to Sterling's body. Sterling takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sterling checks a leg kick.
Sterling walks into a stiff left hand from Greene.
Sterling shoots for a takedown but Greene saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Greene fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sterling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Greene lands with a cross. #T1#
Greene swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adrian Sterling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sterling on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sterling fails with the takedown.
Sterling darts in looking for a takedown but Greene gets double underhooks and turns Sterling into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greene landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sterling tries for a takedown but Greene manages to get underhooks.
Sterling tries to score a body lock takedown but Greene shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Greene lands a body punch.
Greene prevents a takedown attempt there.
Greene softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greene softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greene lands a shot to the body.
Greene digs a right hand into Sterling's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sterling's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greene creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Greene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sterling takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Greene lands a jab to the head.
Paulie Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
That kick from Greene tenderised Sterling's leg. Sterling is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sterling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greene swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adrian Sterling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene misses with a body kick.
Greene explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Greene keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sterling on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greene clobbers Sterling with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paulie Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Sterling with that takedown attempt.
Greene smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Sterling is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Sterling.
Oh Sterling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greene punishes Sterling's body with a nice straight punch.
Greene lands an uppercut, right on the button! Sterling 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 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulie Greene!
Paulie Greene decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HFC 67:John vs Caceres
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Fleming gets the takedown into side control.
Fleming is working Higgins over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fleming in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fleming working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Fleming working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Higgins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fleming landing strikes.
Higgins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Higgins is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#Higgins is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleming slows the pace down.
Oh Higgins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Higgins seems to have got his legs back now.
Fleming lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Fleming lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Higgins down.
Fleming scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Higgins to see if he's OK.
Fleming is chipping away with strikes.
Fleming lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Higgins! Fleming senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Higgins out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cam Fleming!
Cam Fleming bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Hatfield vs Kentas
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Sterling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marcus counters with a three punch combo that has Sterling backing up. Sterling nods at Marcus to acknowledge the strikes.
Sterling tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marcus defends well and Sterling ends up having to push Marcus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Marcus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sterling has his takedown stuffed
and Marcus counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Marcus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sterling or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcus, which made it look bad.
Marcus throws out a counter right but Sterling avoids it with no problem.
Sterling looks to land a left hand but Marcus moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Sterling is predictable there
and Marcus counters with an outside leg kick.
Sterling shoots in but no luck this time.
Sterling with a poor takedown
and Marcus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Adrian Sterling has been cut.
Sterling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marcus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sterling closes the distance and clinches up with Marcus, looking for a takedown. Sterling pushes Marcus against the cage but Marcus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Marcus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sterling to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Sterling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Marcus manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Marcus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sterling.
Sterling misses with a takedown
and Marcus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sterling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marcus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Sterling is rocked!
Sterling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marcus looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Oh Sterling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sterling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marcus rattles Sterling with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Sterling tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Marcus dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Sterling stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Philip Marcus!
Philip Marcus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 61:Yamasaki vs Standifer
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Fleming fails to land the takedown.
Fleming has his takedown stuffed
and McIntyre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fleming looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fleming is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McIntyre.#CUT2#It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut.
McIntyre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Fleming bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fleming working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre wants to control but Fleming postures up.
McIntyre is looking for a sweep.
McIntyre manages to get back to half guard.
Fleming working McIntyre over with strikes.
Fleming landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fleming working McIntyre over with strikes.
McIntyre is trying to get back to full guard.
Fleming working the head and body with strikes.
Fleming is nestled in close to McIntyre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
McIntyre gets full guard.#SUB2#
McIntyre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fleming doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fleming manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
McIntyre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
McIntyre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fleming defends well.
Fleming connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
McIntyre working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fleming has passed into half guard!
McIntyre gets full guard.#SUB2#
McIntyre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fleming can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fleming pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McIntyre is keeping the position for now.
Fleming works over McIntyre with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
McIntyre is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SUB2#
McIntyre looking for a guillotine here but Fleming defends easily.
Fleming tries to free his leg and advance position but McIntyre is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
McIntyre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fleming gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fleming is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McIntyre has momentary wrist control but Fleming slips an elbow through the middle.
Fleming distracts McIntyre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McIntyre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fleming is controlling him.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fleming working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McIntyre's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McIntyre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fleming defends it easily.#SUB2#
McIntyre has his foot on Fleming's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fleming works his way back into a safe position though.
Fleming working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3##SUB#
Fleming thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
McIntyre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
McIntyre working for a triangle but Fleming defends it easily. #SUB2#
McIntyre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fleming defends it easily.
Fleming landing with the ground and pound.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
McIntyre working for a triangle but Fleming defends it easily.
Fleming slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fleming scoring with some ground and pound.
Fleming lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Fleming postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
McIntyre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fleming doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fleming manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
McIntyre has his foot on Fleming's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fleming works his way back into a safe position though.
Fleming is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fleming is working McIntyre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fleming has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McIntyre working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
McIntyre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fleming landing with the ground and pound.
Fleming lands a couple of digs.
Fleming postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fleming trying to control but McIntyre is working from the bottom.
Fleming cracks McIntyre with a solid left hand.
Fleming engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fleming is working McIntyre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Fleming dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cam Fleming's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McIntyre tries to clinch there but Fleming circles away.
Fleming shoots in looking for a takedown but McIntyre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fleming's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McIntyre throws out a counter right but Fleming avoids it with no problem.
McIntyre misses with a body kick.
Fleming misses with a hook to the body
and Fleming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McIntyre as he avoids it easily.
McIntyre thows a body kick. Fleming tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fleming takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
McIntyre closes the distance and clinches.
Fleming wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McIntyre presses Fleming against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McIntyre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fleming changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McIntyre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McIntyre lands with a cross.
McIntyre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McIntyre as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Fleming shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick from McIntyre lands but Fleming takes it in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from McIntyre as Fleming shoots in.
McIntyre replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fleming blocks it well.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McIntyre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McIntyre wants it to stay on the feet.
Fleming has his takedown stuffed
and McIntyre counters with a low kick, right behind Fleming 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McIntyre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McIntyre punishes Fleming's body with a nice straight punch.
McIntyre scores with a punch to the head.
McIntyre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McIntyre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A low kick lands for McIntyre.
Fleming closes this distance looking for a takedown but McIntyre circles away.
McIntyre misses with a kick to the body.
McIntyre has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Methodios McIntyre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleming with a lazy takedown attempt
and McIntyre counters with a nice uppercut.
McIntyre clobbers Fleming with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Fleming fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like McIntyre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fleming shoots in for a double leg but McIntyre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fleming darts in looking for a takedown but McIntyre gets double underhooks and turns Fleming into the cage.
McIntyre is looking to control Fleming's arms but Fleming gets an underhook and turns him. Now McIntyre has his back to the cage.
McIntyre scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fleming.
A nice right hand lands inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flemings head.
Fleming takes a shot to the head.
McIntyre is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McIntyre.
Still in the clinch, McIntyre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fleming tries to break the clinch but McIntyre is controlling the position.
McIntyre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
Fleming is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McIntyre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McIntyre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McIntyre lands a nice uppercut.
McIntyre scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Fleming drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McIntyre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McIntyre landing knees to the head.
McIntyre works on Fleming's body with a couple of short punches.
Fleming takes a knee right on the jaw!
McIntyre lands a hook that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
Methodios McIntyre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
A short left from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
McIntyre landing knees to the body.
McIntyre gets through Fleming's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from McIntyre.
A knee to the head by McIntyre. #CUT2#Cam Fleming's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from McIntyre - that landed with a thud.
McIntyre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McIntyre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a shoulder strike.
McIntyre scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
McIntyre landing knees to the head. #ROC2#Fleming is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from McIntyre.
Oh Fleming is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McIntyre pushes Fleming back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McIntyre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McIntyre's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fleming looking for a takedown.
McIntyre scores with a knee to the head.
McIntyre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
A shot in the inside from McIntyre.
Stalling in the clinch from McIntyre.
McIntyre prevents a takedown attempt there.
McIntyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McIntyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fleming seems to have got his legs back now.
McIntyre presses Fleming against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a hook that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
McIntyre controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Methodios McIntyre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cam Fleming's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fleming dives in for a single leg takedown but McIntyre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McIntyre prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McIntyre dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good body shot from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fleming.
McIntyre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fleming.
McIntyre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McIntyre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
McIntyre pushes Fleming back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McIntyre.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McIntyre connects with a knee to the head.
McIntyre lands a shoulder strike.
Fleming is trying to drag McIntyre to the mat but McIntyre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from McIntyre. #T1#
McIntyre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
McIntyre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McIntyre lands an uppercut.
McIntyre lands with a short shot to the head.
McIntyre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fleming is trying to drag McIntyre to the mat but McIntyre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fleming is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice body punch from McIntyre - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from McIntyre.
A nice right hand lands inside from McIntyre.
Knees to the body from McIntyre.
McIntyre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McIntyre lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McIntyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McIntyre lands a left hand.
McIntyre lands a hook that snaps the head of Fleming backwards.
McIntyre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fleming backwards. #T2#
McIntyre lands with a light punch inside.
McIntyre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McIntyre scores with a shoulder strike.
McIntyre is pressed up against the cage. Fleming has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McIntyre down to the mat. McIntyre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fleming takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fleming tries to score a power double leg takedown but McIntyre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fleming somewhat.
Cam Fleming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleming on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fleming misses with a takedown
letting McIntyre counter with a right hand.
Methodios McIntyre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McIntyre lands a glancing blow to the side of Fleming's head.#TD#
Fleming shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McIntyre gets full guard.#T3##SUB2#
McIntyre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Fleming avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but McIntyre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McIntyre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fleming defends it easily.#SUB2#
McIntyre isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fleming stacks McIntyre 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 Fleming!
McIntyre takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McIntyre is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fleming connects with a decent elbow.
Cam Fleming overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fleming working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fleming is looking to take a break and control but McIntyre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
McIntyre is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fleming connects with a decent elbow.
McIntyre tries to bench press Fleming off him but Fleming keeps the position.
Fleming working the ground and pound.
McIntyre taking a bit of punishment here - Fleming scoring with strikes.
McIntyre is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Fleming thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fleming working the head with strikes.
McIntyre is not content to let Fleming control the position.
Fleming creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McIntyre is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Methodios McIntyre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McIntyre 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Methodios McIntyre!
Our winner, Methodios McIntyre, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Erdogan vs Hall
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Sterling shoots in and drives through. Merel sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Merel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Merel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sterling. #TD2#
Sterling closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Merel's guard.
Sterling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Merel keeping full guard, as Sterling tries to pass.
Merel wants to sweep but no luck.
Sterling is stalling in the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Merel wants to sweep here but Sterling controlling him for the moment.
Merel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sterling controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Merel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Merel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sterling looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sterling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Merel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anthony Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Merel misses. #T2#
Sterling shoots in for a double leg but Merel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anthony Merel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sterling.
Merel blocks a low kick nicely.
Merel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sterling.
Merel tries to bench press Sterling off him but Sterling keeps the position.
Merel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sterling's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterling works his way into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sterling trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merel can't escape the position. #T3#
Sterling moves to the back position.
Merel is in bad spot here.
Sterling is looking to control Merel but Merel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Merel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling biding his time, controlling Merel.
Sterling tries to keep control of the position but Merel is staying busy.#T4#
I really don't envy Merel right now.
Sterling really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Merel.
Sterling's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sterling keeps control of the position as Merel tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sterling trying to control.
Merel turns into Sterling and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Sterling 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#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Merel, as that shot connected.
Merel throws a looping overhand right but Sterling ducks down to avoid it.
Sterling gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sterling misses with a takedown
and Merel counters with a nice uppercut.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sterling feints the counter takedown.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Merel as he jumps to the side.
Merel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Merel throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Sterling counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sterling stopping the sweep attempt from Merel.
Merel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sterling controls the pace.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving. #T1#
Sterling might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Merel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Merel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sterling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving. #SUB#
Merel has his foot on Sterling's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sterling works his way back into a safe position though.
Sterling pushes down on Merel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sterling takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sterling wants to control but Merel is keeping him busy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sterling is taking a breather. Merel 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.
Sterling is looking to advance position but Merel won't allow it.
Merel wants to get back to full guard.
Sterling slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Merel misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Merel gets caught flat footed, as Sterling shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Merel 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#
Sterling wants to control but Merel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Merel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sterling is just riding it out for now. Merel eventually gives up the hold.
Sterling is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Merel is taking a breather. Sterling 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.
Merel is trying to control the action in half guard but Sterling is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Merel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sterling wants to improve his position but Merel is controlling well. #SUB2#
Sterling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merel 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. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Merel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sterling regains full guard. Nicely done.
Merel stands up over Sterling, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adrian Sterling has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Sterling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sterling has an active guard here but Merel has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Merel is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Merel seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sterling is trying to maintain the position but Merel is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Merel dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Merel throws a jab when Sterling was well out of range.
Sterling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merel.
It seemed like Sterling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Sterling shoots in and gets a takedown into Merel's guard.
Merel wants to sweep here but Sterling controlling him for the moment.
Sterling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sterling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Merel working for a triangle but Sterling defends it easily.
Merel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Sterling is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sterling looking to pass the guard.
Sterling is pushing down on Merel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Merel is fighting to maintain full guard but Sterling has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sterling controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Sterling seems to be looking for submissions.
Sterling looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Merel wants to get back to full guard.
Sterling keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sterling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Merel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Merel throws a hook to the side of Sterling's head but Sterling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sterling shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Merel defends it nicely.
Merel cracks Sterling with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Merel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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. #T3#
Sterling moves out of range as Merel strikes.
Sterling is trying hard to land a takedown here. Merel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sterling with a poor takedown
and Merel counters with a left to the body.
Anthony Merel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sterling.
Merel throws out a powerful jab.
Merel swings for the body but Sterling moves out of range.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Merel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sterling fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Merel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anthony Merel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sterling looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anthony Merel is winning the standup battle so far.
Merel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Merel misses the target. #T4#
Sterling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Merel counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Sterling is rocked!
Merel swings for the body but Sterling moves out of range.
Sterling is still on wobbly legs! Can Merel finish him?
Merel jabs at Sterling's body.
Sterling seems to have recovered his senses.
Merel avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Merel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sterling.
Sterling shoots in looking for a takedown but Merel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sterling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Merel throwing a counter right hand but Sterling manages to avoid it.
Sterling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sterling gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Merel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Merel.
Sterling dives in for a single leg takedown but Merel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Merel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Merel cracks Sterling with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sterling ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
A slow jab from Merel misses its intended target. #TD2#
Merel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Merel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Merel 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Obama vs Boomer
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1##CL#
Venegas gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Venegas has Sterling pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Venegas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sterling tumbling to the mat - Venegas dives into Sterling's guard.
Venegas controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Sterling is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Sterling is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Venegas drops back looking for a leg! Sterling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sterling manages to kick Venegas off! Venegas jumps back into Sterling's guard.
Sterling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling keeping full guard, as Venegas tries to pass.
Venegas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Sterling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Venegas defends it easily.#T1#
Venegas stays in close to Sterling's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Sterling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sterling being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Sterling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Venegas is aware though and is defending well.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully.
Venegas lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Sterling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Venegas defends well.
Venegas lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Sterling throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venegas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sterling's guard. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back.
Sterling is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sterling is refusing to be controlled, as Venegas sits in half guard. #T3#
Venegas controlling the action here.
Sterling gets back to full guard.
Sterling is trying to keep Venegas in close.
We've been informed that Sterling has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sterling throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Venegas passes into half guard.
Venegas wants to pass the guard but Sterling is defending well.
Sterling is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back.
Venegas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Venegas seems to be working for a kimura but Sterling defends the submission attempt.
Sterling makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sterling.#SUB2#
Sterling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Venegas is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sterling has his foot on Venegas 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Venegas works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venegas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sterling's guard. #SUB2#
Sterling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Venegas pulls his head out easily.
Venegas prevents Sterling from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Venegas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Venegas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Venegas slips nicely into half guard.
Venegas scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back.
Venegas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sterling keeps working.
Sterling is looking to control Venegas 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sterling avoid being mounted?
Venegas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sterling can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Venegas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sterling trying to hold on to Venegas 's head to control him but Venegas postures up. #T1#
Venegas trying to mount his opponent but Sterling defends it.
Sterling is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Venegas 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Venegas 's back!
You can see the frustration on Venegas 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sterling gets his hands free as Venegas looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sterling's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Sterling working for a choke but Venegas is defending well.
Venegas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Venegas prevents Sterling from getting a body triangle.#T2#
Sterling controlling the position well here. Venegas rolled but Sterling kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sterling keeps control of the position as Venegas tries to break free.
Venegas has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Sterling avoiding Venegas 's attempts to control his hands.
Venegas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sterling. #SUB2#
Venegas fending off the submission attempt from Sterling. #T3#
Venegas is trying to break free.
Venegas is trying to stand back up.
Sterling has the hooks in. Venegas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sterling is trying to stick to Venegas 's back but Venegas is turning into Sterling. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sterling's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Venegas .#SUB2#
Sterling has his feet on Venegas 's thighs here. He's pushed Venegas off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Venegas screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian Sterling!
Adrian Sterling was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 55:Handerson vs Inhanamoto
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Fleming takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fleming looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Price misses the jab.
Price displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fleming. #TD#
Fleming shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Price's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming is working Price over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fleming in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Price controlling the position.
Fleming trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
Fleming scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price has momentary wrist control but Fleming slips an elbow through the middle.
Fleming postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fleming throws a strike but Price rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleming is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Fleming controlling Price's posture.
Price is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fleming is keeping the position for now.
Fleming wants to hit a sweep here but Price passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fleming there! #SUB2#
Price is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fleming can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fleming sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Price seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fleming does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fleming desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fleming trying to control here.
Price works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fleming flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Fleming is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fleming is in a horrible position here. Price smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T3#
Fleming wants to control but Price is having none of it.
Fleming is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Price is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Price pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Price controlling the position easily from mount.
Fleming wants to hold on but Price pushes him away.
Fleming is trying desperately to improve position.
Price can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fleming is looking to escape.
Price takes Fleming's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Fleming is in trouble. #T4#
Price trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fleming trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Price has the hooks in. Fleming is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Price passes his arm under Fleming's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Fleming taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pete Price!
A very excited looking Pete Price made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 175
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pugsley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pugsley tries to get to full guard but Sterling has control of the leg.
Pugsley moves into full guard.
Pugsley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pugsley keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
Sterling looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pugsley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sterling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sterling is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Pugsley controls Sterling momentarily but Sterling frees himself.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Pugsley keeps moving. #SUB#
Sterling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugsley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sterling has managed to get both his arms back between Pugsley's legs - danger averted.
Sterling trying to move into half guard but instead Pugsley has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sterling trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Sterling looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pugsley is defending well. Sterling quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pugsley has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sterling celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian Sterling!
Adrian Sterling was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC Fight Night 9
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
No luck for Fleming with that takedown attempt.
Krabutov throws a body punch but Fleming moves out of range.
Fleming avoids the body shot from Krabutov. #TD2#
Fleming closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Krabutov can't do much from the bottom here.
Fleming in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Krabutov is trying to get back to half guard.
Fleming trying to control the position but Krabutov is working away.
Fleming really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krabutov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krabutov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krabutov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fleming.
Krabutov is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Krabutov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Krabutov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Fleming slips a nice elbow through Krabutov's hands, connecting with Krabutov's forehead.
Krabutov is pressing down on Fleming's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fleming lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fleming accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krabutov wants to sweep but no luck.
Krabutov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Krabutov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fleming gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Krabutov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fleming defends it easily.
Krabutov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fleming cracks Krabutov with a solid left hand.
Krabutov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krabutov, not yet. #T2#
Krabutov keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming lands a couple of digs.
Krabutov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fleming manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fleming looking for a sweep. Not yet Fleming, not yet.
Krabutov wants to control from the top but Fleming keeps moving.
Fleming is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Krabutov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fleming tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fleming lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fleming wants to control from the top but Krabutov keeps moving. #T3#
Fleming keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krabutov's head.
Fleming looking to pass the guard.
Krabutov wants to sweep but no luck.
Krabutov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krabutov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fleming working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krabutov's head.#SUB#
Krabutov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fleming gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fleming throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krabutov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krabutov, not yet.
Fleming landing with the ground and pound.
Krabutov keeping moving, preventing Fleming from controlling successfully.
Krabutov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Fleming landing some decent shots from guard.
Fleming postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fleming trying to control but Krabutov is working from the bottom.
Fleming missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fleming is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Krabutov looking to control.
Krabutov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fleming is one step ahead there.
Fleming stands up over Krabutov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleming postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fleming scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Krabutov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krabutov controls Fleming momentarily but Fleming frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cam Fleming dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Krabutov closes the distance and clinches up with Fleming, looking for a takedown. Krabutov pushes Fleming against the cage but Fleming circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fleming has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krabutov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fleming dives in and grabs Krabutov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krabutov pushes down on Fleming's head and hops out.
Krabutov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fleming sprawls and moves away.
Krabutov shoots for a takedown but Fleming saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krabutov stuns Fleming with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fleming tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krabutov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fleming somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Krabutov. No joy for Fleming on that attempt.
Aslan Krabutov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Fleming.
Fleming defending well as Krabutov loads up on a big left hand.
Fleming darts in looking for a takedown but Krabutov gets double underhooks and turns Fleming into the cage.
Fleming misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krabutov as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Krabutov takes a swing at Fleming's ribcage but misses.
Fleming shoots in but Krabutov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Krabutov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fleming tries for a takedown but Krabutov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Fleming throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Krabutov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fleming is in Krabutov's guard.
Fleming throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Krabutov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krabutov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krabutov has momentary wrist control but Fleming slips an elbow through the middle.
Fleming must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krabutov wants to sweep but no luck.
Krabutov throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Krabutov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fleming lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Krabutov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fleming defends well.#T2#
Fleming connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Krabutov wants to sweep but no luck.
Fleming throws an elbow that misses. Krabutov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fleming's guard. Nice move by Krabutov!#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krabutov postures up.
Cam Fleming has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krabutov postures up in Fleming's guard and throws a big left but Fleming blocks it.
Krabutov stopping the sweep attempt from Fleming.
Fleming trying to keep a closed guard but Krabutov is proving a slippery customer.
Krabutov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fleming looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fleming wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Krabutov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krabutov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fleming wants to control but Krabutov is keeping busy.
Krabutov wants to take a breather but Fleming is having none of it.
Krabutov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fleming defending well though.
Krabutov lands strikes from half guard.
Fleming works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fleming avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krabutov trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Fleming lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Krabutov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fleming manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Krabutov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fleming works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Krabutov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fleming working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krabutov.
Krabutov looking to pass the guard.
Krabutov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krabutov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krabutov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fleming is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslan Krabutov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Krabutov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krabutov wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Krabutov feints and as Fleming raises his hands in defense, Krabutov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krabutov won't allow Fleming to sweep him here.
Krabutov stands up over Fleming, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krabutov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fleming manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krabutov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Krabutov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Krabutov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krabutov can't keep his opponent in guard - Fleming advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming 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.
Fleming seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Krabutov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Fleming wants to control but Krabutov is keeping him busy.
Krabutov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Pablo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fleming drops an elbow to the side of Krabutov's head.
Fleming working Krabutov over with strikes.
Fleming lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fleming is keen to just control but Krabutov is a slippery customer.
Fleming wants to pass the guard but Krabutov is defending well.
Krabutov is looking for a sweep. Fleming is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fleming lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Fleming is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krabutov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fleming.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krabutov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Fleming landing some decent shots from guard.
Krabutov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Krabutov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fleming gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fleming pushes down on Krabutov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krabutov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Krabutov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krabutov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fleming scoring with some ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Krabutov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fleming is aware though and is defending well.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Krabutov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleming chips away with some ground and pound.
Krabutov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Krabutov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krabutov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fleming is one step ahead there.
Fleming trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fleming got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krabutov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fleming has managed to get both his arms back between Krabutov's legs - danger averted.
Fleming scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fleming pushing down on Krabutov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Fleming wants to pass the guard but Krabutov is defending well.
Krabutov taking some punishment here, with Fleming in his half guard.
Fleming lands strikes from half guard.
Fleming lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fleming thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fleming lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fleming connects with a nice short shot to Krabutov's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleming lands strikes from half guard.
Krabutov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fleming.
Fleming 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.
Fleming not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cam Fleming comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fleming 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: HFC 47:Raynard vs Spong
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Fleming goes for a double leg but Jihadov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jihadov continues to drive forward.
Jihadov is pressed up against the cage. Fleming has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jihadov down to the mat. Jihadov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jihadov misses with a series of wild punches.
Jihadov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jihadov wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Jihadov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Fleming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jihadov's waist but Jihadov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fleming off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Jihadov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jihadov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jihadov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fleming moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fleming shoots in and drives through. Jihadov sprawls well.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Fleming closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jihadov's guard.
Fleming scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleming lands a couple of digs.
Fleming is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fleming landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Fleming stands up over Jihadov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fleming has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fleming landing some decent shots from guard.
Jihadov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fleming postures up and lands a big shot to Jihadov's brow.
Fleming with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming stops Jihadov from standing up.
Fleming with a nice head shot there.
Jihadov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fleming scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#Jihadov is rocked!
Fleming scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jihadov is still in real trouble! Can Fleming finish him?
Fleming content to stall in guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jihadov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fleming working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jihadov's head.#T2#
Fleming works over Jihadov with some ground and pound from guard.
Fleming postures up and lands a big shot to Jihadov's brow.
Fleming is pushing down on Jihadov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jihadov is fighting to maintain full guard but Fleming has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Fleming.
Fleming winds up and cracks Jihadov with a swinging punch to the side of 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!
Fleming looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fleming 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.
Fleming sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Jihadov! Oh, Jihadov is in big trouble! Fleming lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cam Fleming!
Cam Fleming tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RISE 165
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1##TD#
Santos looking to score a takedown here. Sterling is defending well but Santos drives through and ends up in Sterling's guard.#SUB2#
Sterling is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santos working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sterling actively working from the bottom here.
Sterling is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterling trying to control here. #T1##SUB2#
Sterling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back.
Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Sterling is defending well.
Sterling is pressing down on Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Sterling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santos passes into half guard.
Well, if Santos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Sterling actively working from the bottom here.
Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Santos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3##SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back.
Sterling is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Santos is keen to just control but Sterling is a slippery customer.
Santos is pressing down on Sterling's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sterling is holding on for now.
Sterling tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sterling knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Santos wants to control but Sterling is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Santos there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sterling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos works his way into side control.
Sterling is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sterling gets back to half guard.
Sterling trying to control from the bottom.
Sterling tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sterling is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sterling is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Sterling, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Santos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sterling was covering up waiting for the punch and Santos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Santos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sterling can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Michel Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Sterling escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos landing some decent shots from guard.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sterling is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Santos is stalling in the full guard.
Sterling is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santos looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sterling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Sterling's legs - danger averted.
Santos trying to control but Sterling is working from the bottom.
Santos advances position into side control!
Sterling is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sterling is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Santos trying to control the position but Sterling is working away.
Santos takes a little break here. Sterling wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sterling manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sterling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sterling seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Santos trying to hold on to Sterling's head to control him but Sterling postures up.
Sterling wants to advance to full mount but Santos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sterling stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Santos is trying to control the position but Sterling postures up.
Sterling won't allow Santos to get back to his feet.
Santos wants to sweep here but Sterling controlling him for the moment.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Sterling has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sterling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sterling is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sterling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Santos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sterling is controlling him well.
Sterling is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos tries to bench press Sterling off him but Sterling keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sterling wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Santos being controlled for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos dominated that second round.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sterling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sterling tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santos defends well and Sterling ends up having to push Santos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Sterling closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Santos's guard.
Sterling tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
Sterling passes Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##ES#
Santos kicks Sterling off and gets back to his feet.
Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Sterling. Sterling gets slowly back to his feet.
Michel Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sterling.
Sterling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santos's waist but Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sterling off to one side.
Sterling shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
Santos throws a jab when Sterling was well out of range.
Sterling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santos throws a combination. Sterling tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sterling fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Santos misses with an uppercut. Sterling saw that one coming.
Sterling feints the counter takedown.
Sterling fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Sterling on that attempt.
Nice shot by Santos.
Sterling takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Santos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sterling wants to control but Santos postures up.#T3#
Sterling is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Santos is staying active.
Santos scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sterling manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos trying to mount his opponent but Sterling defends it.
Sterling is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sterling wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Santos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sterling is looking to get to half guard.
Santos wants to control the pace but Sterling is squirming around nicely.
Santos controlling from mount.
Sterling keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adrian Sterling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC 43:Caceres vs Thompson
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Fleming doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fleming 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.
Fleming throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a good cross that connects.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Petrov.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivan Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Fleming.
Petrov throws out a powerful jab.
Fleming with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Petrov counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Fleming misses with a takedown attempt - Petrov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Fleming does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fleming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleming shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fleming.
Petrov catches Fleming with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Petrov jabs Fleming to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fleming tries for a takedown but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fleming takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fleming shoots in but Petrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Fleming looking to score a takedown here. Petrov is defending well but Fleming drives through and ends up in Petrov's guard.

Petrov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Fleming has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fleming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrov prevents it.
Fleming is looking for a takedown.
Fleming looking for a takedown.
Petrov stops a takedown attempt from Fleming.
Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Petrov.
Fleming is working for takedown but Petrov is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Petrov lands with a right to the head.
Petrov looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrov.
Fleming looks winded!#BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivan Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Fleming's body. Fleming takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but Fleming seems unphased. #CUT#That has opened up Cam Fleming's cut even more.
Fleming 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.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Petrov as Fleming shoots in.
Fleming has his takedown stuffed
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Petrov cracks Fleming with an open hand slap.#CUT#The cut above Cam Fleming's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Petrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#KD#
Petrov drops Fleming with a beautiful combination! Fleming stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Petrov is looking for the KO!#ROC#Fleming is rocked!
Fleming walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Fleming limp body while Petrov jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov retains his light heavyweight title!
Ivan Petrov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

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