Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF Fight Night 29
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
Rumiantsev checks a low kick from Saragih.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saragih.
Saragih throws a body punch but Rumiantsev moves out of range.
Rumiantsev slips under a jab from Saragih.
Rumiantsev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saragih swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rumiantsev.
Saragih throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev feinted with a counter takedown.
Saragih tries to clinch up but Rumiantsev circles away and keeps his distance.
Saragih looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Decent striking displayed by Rumiantsev there.
We've been hearing reports that Rumiantsev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saragih throws a big shot that misses.
Rumiantsev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saragih now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Saragih does it's job there.
Rumiantsev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saragih throws out a loose jab but Rumiantsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saragih chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jack Saragih seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Saragih fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rumiantsev manages to avoid it.
Rumiantsev jabs Saragih to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saragih swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Rumiantsev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rumiantsev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rumiantsev controlling the pace.
Saragih is refusing to be controlled, as Rumiantsev sits in half guard.
Rumiantsev drops an elbow to the side of Saragih's head. #SUB#
Rumiantsev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saragih tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rumiantsev lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Rumiantsev is looking for a kimura but Saragih is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rumiantsev to get the leverage. #ES2#
Saragih manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rumiantsev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumiantsev tries to throw a body punch but Saragih avoids it by throwing Rumiantsev back against the cage.
Rumiantsev tries a body shot but Saragih blocks it.
Rumiantsev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Saragih.
Rumiantsev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rumiantsev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saragih throws a head punch that misses.
Rumiantsev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Rumiantsev fails to land.
Rumiantsev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saragih lands with a left to the head.
Rumiantsev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saragih backwards.
Rumiantsev working aggressively here. #BC2#
Saragih pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saragih tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saragih darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Rumiantsev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saragih thows a leg kick but Rumiantsev checks it #TD#
and Rumiantsev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saragih won't be happy with that.
Saragih pushes Rumiantsev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rumiantsev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Saragih is trying to control Rumiantsev's posture but Rumiantsev avoids it.
Saragih tries to escape but Rumiantsev is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumiantsev lands some shots froms side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Saragih takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Rumiantsev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saragih takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rumiantsev trying to control the action but Saragih is working from the bottom. #T4#
Rumiantsev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rumiantsev looks up at the clock and then as Saragih takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rumiantsev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumiantsev scoring with punches and elbows.
Rumiantsev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rumiantsev 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.
Saragih is pushing Rumiantsev's head away, looking to escape. Rumiantsev manages to hold on to the position though.
Saragih is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Saragih pushes Rumiantsev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rumiantsev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rumiantsev wants to control but Saragih is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Rumiantsev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rumiantsev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Rumiantsev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Saragih misses with a body shot.
Saragih closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rumiantsev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That kick from Saragih tenderised Rumiantsev's leg. Rumiantsev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jack Saragih seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saragih connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saragih misses the jab.
Rumiantsev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Saragih. Those never looked like landing.
Rumiantsev feinted with a counter takedown.
Saragih avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saragih looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saragih throws a low kick, looking for Rumiantsev's leg but Rumiantsev calmly moves out of range.
Rumiantsev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saragih throws out the jab.
Rumiantsev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Rumiantsev blocks the leg kick.
Rumiantsev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saragih sprawls and moves away.
Saragih swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rumiantsev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saragih misses with a low kick as Rumiantsev jumps back.
Saragih scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Rumiantsev misses the target. #T1#
Rumiantsev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Saragih is predictable there #TD#
and Rumiantsev counters with a shoot takedown. Saragih fights it but they end up in guard.
Saragih is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saragih keeping moving, preventing Rumiantsev from controlling successfully.
Saragih is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rumiantsev is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rumiantsev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saragih is trying to keep Rumiantsev in close.
Rumiantsev connects with a couple of short punches.
Rumiantsev passes Saragih's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rumiantsev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Rumiantsev working over Saragih with some ground and pound. Saragih looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saragih is looking to control Rumiantsev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saragih avoid being mounted?
Rumiantsev is looking to take a break and control but Saragih is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Rumiantsev is trying to work for a kimura but Saragih is defending well.
Saragih trying to control from the bottom.
Rumiantsev working over Saragih with some ground and pound. Saragih looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rumiantsev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rumiantsev drops an elbow to the side of Saragih's head. #T3#
Rumiantsev blocks the strikes from Saragih.
Rumiantsev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rumiantsev is trying to control. Saragih wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saragih wants to get back to his feet.
Saragih flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Saragih is looking to escape.
Saragih throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rumiantsev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Rumiantsev is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Saragih has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Saragih!
Saragih missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4##SUB#
Saragih avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rumiantsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Rumiantsev, not yet.
Rumiantsev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saragih's guard. #REVR#
Rumiantsev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rumiantsev wants to pass the guard but Saragih is keeping the position.
Rumiantsev throwing strikes from guard but Saragih blocks nicely.
Saragih thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rumiantsev stands up over Saragih, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saragih 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.
Rumiantsev content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Rumiantsev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Saragih ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rumiantsev moves away.
Saragih takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saragih throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rumiantsev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saragih walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rumiantsev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rumiantsev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rumiantsev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saragih was well out of range. Poor timing from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev misses the jab.
Rumiantsev lands a glancing blow to the side of Saragih's head.
Rumiantsev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rumiantsev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rumiantsev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Rumiantsev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Saragih wants to control but Rumiantsev postures up.#SUB#
Rumiantsev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saragih has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rumiantsev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rumiantsev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saragih some visible discomfort. #SUB#
Rumiantsev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saragih is trying to buck Rumiantsev off.
Saragih taking a bit of punishment here - Rumiantsev scoring with strikes.
Tomas Rumiantsev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Saragih striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Rumiantsev trying to control the position but Saragih is working away.
Rumiantsev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saragih can do to turn this around?
Rumiantsev taking a breather here.
Saragih can't do much from the bottom here.
Saragih prevents Rumiantsev from moving into mount.
Tomas Rumiantsev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saragih tries to buck Rumiantsev off but Rumiantsev is having none of it.
Saragih is being controlled here.
Rumiantsev trying to control the position but Saragih is working away. #T3#
Rumiantsev controls the position.
Saragih is trying to get back to his feet.
Rumiantsev slows the pace down.
Saragih tries to control but Rumiantsev manages to take his back.
Rumiantsev is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jack Saragih has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rumiantsev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Saragih wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Rumiantsev is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Saragih right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rumiantsev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Rumiantsev!

Event: SMASH: Railio vs Drake
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Ellacuria misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ro.
Ro slips a jab and a cross from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria misses with a low kick.
Ellacuria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ro lands with an overhand left.
Ellacuria tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ellacuria throws a head kick that misses.
Arturo Ellacuria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ro feints and as Ellacuria raises his hands in defense, Ro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ellacuria wants to stand up but Ro is controlling him.
Ellacuria is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellacuria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellacuria has momentary wrist control but Ro slips an elbow through the middle.
Ellacuria keeping full guard, as Ro tries to pass.
Ro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Ro looking to pass the guard.
Ro controlling from the top position.
Ro prevents Ellacuria from getting back to his feet.
Ro chips away with some ground and pound.
Ellacuria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ellacuria is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ro is controlling him.
Ro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ellacuria wants to stand but Ro is controlling the position.
Ro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ro postures up in Ellacuria's guard and throws a big left but Ellacuria blocks it.
Ro passes Ellacuria's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ellacuria is looking to escape.#T2#
Ro is taking a breather. Ellacuria 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.
Ro 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.
Ellacuria is trying to stand.
Ellacuria is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ro is trying to control. Ellacuria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ellacuria is trying to stand.
Ellacuria taking some punishment here, with Ro in his half guard.
Ellacuria is trying to stand.
Ro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Ellacuria is rocked!
Ellacuria is trying to stand up here but Ro is controlling him well.
Ellacuria is still in real trouble! Can Ro finish him?
Ellacuria seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice strikes from Ro there.
Ro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ellacuria does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ro is working for a kimura but Ellacuria is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ellacuria is trying to stand up here but Ro is controlling him well. #T3##SUB#
Ellacuria is defending against the submission attempts here by Ro.
Ro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ellacuria is trying to stand back up but Ro is controlling him
Ro lands strikes from half guard.
Ro stops Ellacuria from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Ro.
Ellacuria blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ro.
Ellacuria keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ro is pressing down on Ellacuria's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ellacuria is holding on for now.
Ro lands strikes from half guard.#T4##SUB#
Ro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ellacuria tries to kick Ro off but Ro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ro working Ellacuria over with strikes.
Ellacuria looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ellacuria has hold of Ro's hands but Ro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ellacuria is looking to escape.
Ro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ro is looking to advance position but Ellacuria won't allow it.
Ellacuria is looking to escape.
Ro wants to take a breather but Ellacuria is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Putte Ro dominated that round.
That's time! Ro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A head kick misses from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria throws a series of punches but Ro moves out of range.
A jab from Ellacuria misses.
Ro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ellacuria misses the shot to the body.
Ellacuria looks to land a left hand but Ro moved out of range nicely.
Ro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ellacuria lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ro's sensitive parts.
Ro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ellacuria can do to turn this around?
Ro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ellacuria throws out the jab.
Ro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ro lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellacuria looks to land a left hand but Ro moved out of range nicely.
Ellacuria throws a sloppy head kick and Ro moves out of range easily.
Ro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ellacuria misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Ro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ellacuria throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Ro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ellacuria wants to get back to his feet but Ro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ro cracks Ellacuria with a solid left hand.
Ro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ellacuria wants to stand up but Ro is controlling him.
Ro cracks Ellacuria with a solid left hand.
Ellacuria wants to stand up but Ro is controlling him.
Putte Ro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ellacuria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ellacuria wants to stand up but Ro is controlling him.
Ro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ellacuria is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Ro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ro lands a couple of digs.
Ro stands up over Ellacuria, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ellacuria keeping moving, preventing Ro from controlling successfully.
Ellacuria is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ro throwing strikes from guard but Ellacuria blocks nicely.
Ro throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellacuria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellacuria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ro wants to pass the guard but Ellacuria is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellacuria working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ro.
Ellacuria keeping moving, preventing Ro from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ellacuria wants to stand up but Ro is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ellacuria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ellacuria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ellacuria keeping moving, preventing Ro from controlling successfully.
Ellacuria wants to stand and escape but Ro is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Ellacuria misses.
Ellacuria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ellacuria throws a head kick that misses.
Ro attempts a counter takedown but Ellacuria avoids it well and moves away.
Arturo Ellacuria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ellacuria throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Ro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ellacuria wants to get back to his feet but Ro is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Ro wants to control from the top but Ellacuria keeps moving.
Ro won't allow Ellacuria to get back to his feet.
Ro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellacuria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellacuria is looking to stand up but Ro isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ro wants to pass the guard but Ellacuria is keeping the position.
Ro connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ro postures up and lands a big shot to Ellacuria's brow.
Ro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ro working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Putte Ro dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ellacuria looks to land a right hand but Ro moved out of range.
Ro attempts a counter takedown but Ellacuria avoids it well and moves away.
Arturo Ellacuria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left lands for Ellacuria.
Ellacuria lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ro takes a step back to recover.
Ellacuria misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ellacuria misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Ro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ro wants to control from the top but Ellacuria keeps moving.
Ro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ro chips away with some ground and pound.
Ellacuria wants to get back to his feet but Ro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ro passes into half guard.
Ro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ro is trying to control the action in half guard but Ellacuria is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Ellacuria wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Ro 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.
Ro drops an elbow to the side of Ellacuria's head.
Ellacuria looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ro stops Ellacuria from getting back to his feet.
Ro wants to control but Ellacuria is keeping him busy.
Ellacuria is trying to stand up here but Ro is controlling him well.
Ro is keen to just control but Ellacuria is a slippery customer.
Ro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ro thows a huge punch but Ellacuria dodges it nicely.
Ellacuria is trying to stand back up but Ro is controlling him #T2#
Ro trying to control from half guard but Ellacuria is working away.
Ellacuria pushes Ro off looking to stand but Ro dives back in and keeps control.
Ro is keen to just control but Ellacuria is a slippery customer.
Ro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ro is trying to control. Ellacuria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ellacuria is trying to stand back up but Ro is controlling him
Ro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ellacuria is trying to stand.
Ellacuria is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ellacuria is trying to stand up here but Ro is controlling him well.
Ellacuria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ro creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Ellacuria is out cold and this one is all over! Ro climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Putte Ro!
The defeated Arturo Ellacuria had this to say: 'Fuck it. I'm doing coke with Diego after this, win or lose, anyway.'.

Event: RSE 72:
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Halvorsen tried to score with a low kick but Gooding checks it.
Halvorsen with a nice calf kick.
Gooding walks into a left hand.
A jab from Halvorsen misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gooding on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Halvorsen misses with a body punch
enabling Gooding to counter with a crisp jab.
Gooding throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Halvorsen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Halvorsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halvorsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooding lands a nice uppercut.
Halvorsen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halvorsen.
A right handed body shot lands from Halvorsen.
I was talking to Gooding's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Halvorsen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gooding can't fight it off and eventually Halvorsen manages to take the fight to the floor. Gooding looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gooding is trying to keep Halvorsen in close. #T1#
Gooding pulls Halvorsen in close to prevent any damage.
Gooding tries to strike from the bottom.
Halvorsen slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Halvorsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halvorsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Gooding is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gooding has hold of Halvorsen's hands but Halvorsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gooding wants to control but Halvorsen is keeping busy.
Gooding is looking for a sweep. Halvorsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Gooding is trying to control Halvorsen's posture. Halvorsen takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Gooding! Halvorsen is rotating here... this could be the end... Gooding is out! Halvorsen has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adrian Halvorsen!

Event: SYN Supernova XIV
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Burnett throws an overhand right that lands on Ilmarinen's shoulder, as Ilmarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook. Burnett ducked under it nicely.
Burnett throws the left hand but Ilmarinen avoids the punch easily.
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilmarinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burnett sprawls and moves away.
Burnett misses with an uppercut. Ilmarinen saw that one coming.
Ilmarinen defending well as Burnett loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
Burnett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ilmarinen just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Burnett connects with a nice looking jab.
Ilmarinen cracks Burnett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burnett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ilmarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burnett has his hands on Ilmarinen's head, controlling the position.
Ilmarinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burnett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Burnett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Ilmarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Ilmarinen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burnett keeping full guard, as Ilmarinen tries to pass.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Ilmarinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ilmarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ilmarinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Burnett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ilmarinen distracts Burnett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ilmarinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burnett trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen distracts Burnett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ilmarinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burnett doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab.
Ilmarinen stalks Burnett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burnett's face. Burnett staggers backwards, shaken.
A swing and a miss from Burnett.
Ilmarinen with a jab.
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burnett misses with an uppercut. Ilmarinen saw that one coming.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen darts in looking for a takedown but Burnett gets double underhooks and turns Ilmarinen into the cage.
Burnett tries to work over Ilmarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Burnett.
Ilmarinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burnett misses with some punches.
A short right from Ilmarinen on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burnett.
Burnett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ilmarinen's elbow.
Ilmarinen tries to pull guard but Burnett holds him up against the cage and eventually Ilmarinen drops back down to his feet.
Ilmarinen misses with a body punch.
Ilmarinen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ilmarinen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Burnett keeping full guard, as Ilmarinen tries to pass.
Burnett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Burnett has wrist control.
Ilmarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anton Ilmarinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ilmarinen pushes down on Burnett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Burnett is defending the position.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ilmarinen is looking to advance position but Burnett won't allow it.
Burnett trying to control from the bottom.
Ilmarinen is pressing down on Burnett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burnett is holding on for now.
Ilmarinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnett can do to turn this around?
Ilmarinen lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ilmarinen. #T3#
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Burnett is defending the position. #SUB#
Ilmarinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Burnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burnett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen thows a huge punch but Burnett dodges it nicely.
Burnett has hold of Ilmarinen's hands but Ilmarinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ilmarinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burnett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Ilmarinen seems to be looking for submissions.
Burnett 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.#T4##SUB#
Ilmarinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burnett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ilmarinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ilmarinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Burnett is defending the position.
Ilmarinen working Burnett over with strikes. #SUB#
Ilmarinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Burnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burnett trying to hold on to Ilmarinen's head to control him but Ilmarinen postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Ilmarinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Burnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Ilmarinen finds it's way through Burnett's defenses.
Burnett throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ilmarinen.
Burnett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ilmarinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ilmarinen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett is trying to keep Ilmarinen in close.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnett is retaining full guard.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Burnett is keeping the position.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Ilmarinen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khalil Burnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ilmarinen postures up in Burnett's guard and throws a big left but Burnett blocks it.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmarinen is working Burnett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ilmarinen is fighting to break Burnett's control of his arms but Burnett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ilmarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Burnett is trying to keep Ilmarinen in close.
Ilmarinen looking to pass the guard.
Ilmarinen is pushing down on Burnett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burnett is fighting to maintain full guard but Ilmarinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burnett has hold of Ilmarinen's hands but Ilmarinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ilmarinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Ilmarinen connects with a nice short shot to Burnett's temple.
Ilmarinen lands strikes from half guard.
Burnett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ilmarinen moves nicely into side control.
Ilmarinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ilmarinen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
Ilmarinen is trying to ground and pound but Burnett uses the momentary lack of control by Ilmarinen to regain half guard.
Burnett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ilmarinen.
Burnett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen throwing shots but Burnett is blocking nicely.
Ilmarinen looks to land a strike but Burnett avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Anton Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ilmarinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Burnett looking for a guillotine here but Ilmarinen defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: UCF 24: Thorn v Casbon
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Casbon throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thorn on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Casbon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Casbon was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
Thorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Casbon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Casbon misses its intended target.
Thorn throws a big counter combination but Casbon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Thorn misses.
Casbon is trying to counter with his kicks.
Thorn throws a hook to the side of Casbon's head but Casbon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Casbon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thorn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
Casbon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Casbon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab.
Casbon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thorn misses with a two punch combination.
Thorn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Casbon counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Thorn misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Casbon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thorn! Casbon lets Thorn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Thorn moves away from the strike by Casbon.
Thorn scores with a jab. Casbon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Casbon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorn.
Casbon tries to counter with a clinch but Thorn shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Casbon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thorn, pushing him back against the cage.
Casbon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casbon is leaning against Thorn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Casbon.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casbon tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Casbon back against the cage.
Casbon lands a left hand. #CUT2#Lance Thorn's cut is getting worse.
Casbon lands with a light punch inside.
Thorn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Casbon's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice body punch from Casbon - that landed with a thud.
Thorn is breathing heavily.
Casbon is working Thorn over against the cage.
I was talking to Thorn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Casbon misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Casbon tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Casbon lands an uppercut.
Casbon throws a head punch that misses.
Casbon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Casbon tries to work over Thorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Casbon misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Casbon.
Casbon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Casbon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Casbon struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Thorn tries to circle away but Casbon has him pinned against the cage.
Casbon tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Casbon back against the cage.
Casbon goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Casbon.
Thorn misses with an uppercut. Casbon saw that one coming.
Casbon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thorn.#T3#
Thorn swinging wildly here.
Thorn misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Casbon counters by clinching up.
Thorn cracks Casbon with a nice body shot.
Casbon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thorn.
Thorn prevents a body shot from Casbon.
Casbon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn working hard to break the clinch.
Casbon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Casbon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Casbon lands an uppercut.
Casbon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Casbon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Casbon digs a right hand into Thorn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thorn's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Casbon. #T4#
Casbon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Casbon struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casbon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Casbon.
Casbon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casbon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Casbon misses with a body punch.
Casbon swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Casbon lands a right hand.
Thorn lands a left hand. #BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn throws the left hand but Casbon avoids the punch easily.
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Casbon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harbin Casbon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Thorn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thorn moves out of range as Casbon strikes.
Casbon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thorn misses with the combination.
Casbon scores with a nice strike.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Casbon.
Thorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Casbon counters with a left to the body.
Casbon avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Casbon takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses.
Casbon moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn misses with a right hand
letting Casbon counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorn.
Thorn throws a right and a left that Casbon avoids nicely.
Casbon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thorn sets himself, and Casbon steps forward looking for the clinch! Thorn avoids it this time.#T1#
Casbon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Thorn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Casbon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Lance Thorn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Casbon lands a big right hand that sends Thorn crashing to the mat! Casbon stays standing though and waves Thorn back to his feet!#ROC2#Thorn is rocked!
Harbin Casbon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorn misses with a lunging right hand
and Casbon counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harbin Casbon!
Harbin Casbon is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: GAMMA#1057 Hawk v Dustfinger
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Emu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nuorempi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emu.
Nuorempi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuorempi shoots for a takedown but Emu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emu tries to counter with a takedown but Nuorempi is quick to defend against it.
Emu misses with a wild body shot.
Emu looks to land a left hand but Nuorempi moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Emu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nuorempi!
Nuorempi tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nuorempi keeps working.
Nuorempi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Emu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1##SUB#
Emu swings around for an armbar but Nuorempi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Emu's guard.
Nuorempi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Nuorempi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Emu is trying to keep Nuorempi in close.
Nuorempi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Emu's guard.
Emu controlling the position for now.
Nuorempi not doing much here. #T2#
Nuorempi wants to pass to mount but Emu is defending the position.
Emu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nuorempi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Emu wants to improve his position but Nuorempi is controlling well.
Emu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Emu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3##SUB#
Nuorempi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nuorempi stays in close to Emu's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Nuorempi catches Emu right on the button with a cross.
Nuorempi lands a jab to Emu's midsection.
Emu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emu misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Nuorempi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Nuorempi won't allow Emu to sweep him here.
Nuorempi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Emu working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nuorempi has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suutari Nuorempi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nuorempi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nuorempi moves forwards but Emu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Emu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Emu scores with a hook.
Emu throws a leg kick
and Nuorempi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nuorempi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nuorempi misses with a hook.
Nuorempi lands a right hook to the body.
Emu throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nuorempi counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Emu.
Emu throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Nuorempi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emu moves away.
Suutari Nuorempi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emu cracks a nice hook into Nuorempi's ribs.
Emu lands a glancing blow to the side of Nuorempi's head.
Nuorempi misses with a hook. Emu ducked under it nicely.
Emu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nuorempi was well out of range. Poor timing from Emu.
It seemed like Nuorempi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Emu misses with a hook. Nuorempi ducked under it nicely.
Emu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Limu Emu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuorempi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Emu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nuorempi's knee momentarily.
Nuorempi throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Emu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nuorempi is looking for a sweep. Emu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Emu controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Emu there. #T2#
Nuorempi is looking for a sweep. Emu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuorempi moves into full guard.
Limu Emu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Emu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nuorempi controlling the position.#SUB2#
Nuorempi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at Patskun tappelukoulu inform us that Nuorempi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Emu wants to pass the guard but Nuorempi is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Emu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Emu works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Nuorempi is defending against the submission attempts here by Emu.
Nuorempi wants to control but Emu is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nuorempi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Emu is staying active.
Emu trying to control from half guard but Nuorempi is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuorempi throws a body shot but no joy.
Emu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuorempi moves away.
Emu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nuorempi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Limu Emu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nuorempi throws a shot to the body.
Nuorempi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emu throwing a counter right hand but Nuorempi manages to avoid it.
Nuorempi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Emu takes a swing at Nuorempi's ribcage but misses.
Emu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nuorempi was well out of range. Poor timing from Emu.
Nuorempi clobbers Emu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nuorempi is looking to clinch.
Nuorempi lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi throws a body punch but Emu moves out of range.
Nuorempi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nuorempi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Nuorempi misses with an uppercut.
Nuorempi scores with a hook to the body. Emu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nuorempi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Emu sizes up Nuorempi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Emu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Emu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi stuffs the takedown.
Emu misses with a body shot.
Nuorempi with a jab.
Nuorempi scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Nuorempi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Emu lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuorempi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Emu eats them both and turns towards Nuorempi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Limu Emu has been cut.
Nuorempi throws the left hand but Emu avoids the punch easily.
Emu scores with a jab.
Emu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nuorempi counters with a nice uppercut.
Nuorempi scores with a nice head shot.
Emu connects with a body shot.
Emu swinging wildly here.
Nuorempi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Nuorempi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Emu lands a right hook to the body.
Emu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Emu throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Nuorempi moves into the clinch.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emu working hard to break the clinch.
Emu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nuorempi wants to take the fight to the mat but Emu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Emu misses with the head strike.
Emu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Emu is pressed up against the cage. Nuorempi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emu down to the mat. Emu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Emu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nuorempi.
Emu throws a looping overhand right but Nuorempi ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Nuorempi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuorempi throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Emu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nuorempi keeping moving, preventing Emu from controlling successfully.
Nuorempi is pulling down on Emu's head. It's preventing any offense from Emu, at least for the moment.
Emu trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuorempi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Suutari Nuorempi.
I think Nuorempi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 3
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Golov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cheese counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cheese keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Golov catches Cheese right on the button with a cross.
Golov tries to move into range but Cheese moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Golov as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Cheese gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Golov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cheese has control of Golov's left arm, preventing Golov from doing any damage.
Golov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Golov wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Golov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Cheese has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Golov manages to get his head free but now Cheese has transitioned to an armbar! Golov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Cheese! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Cheese!
A very excited looking Richard Cheese 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: RSE 70:
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Oystenteller scores with a jab to the body.
Oystenteller shoots in but Halvorsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oystenteller misses the body punch
and Halvorsen counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oystenteller.
Halvorsen with a nice calf kick.
Oystenteller throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oystenteller.
Oystenteller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halvorsen as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oystenteller.
An inside leg kick lands from Halvorsen. #T1#
Halvorsen missing with a left hand there. Oystenteller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oystenteller shoots in looking for a takedown but Halvorsen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oystenteller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adrian Halvorsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darstknasset Oystenteller.
Halvorsen throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Oystenteller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Halvorsen is trying to maintain the position but Oystenteller is very close to passing his half guard.
Oystenteller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oystenteller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Halvorsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halvorsen is holding on to half guard well.
Halvorsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oystenteller is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Oystenteller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oystenteller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Halvorsen's head.
Halvorsen gets back to full guard.
Oystenteller tries to free his leg and advance position but Halvorsen is retaining full guard.
Oystenteller trying to control the position from guard on top but Halvorsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halvorsen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Oystenteller throws an elbow that misses. Halvorsen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oystenteller's guard. Nice move by Halvorsen!#REVR#
Oystenteller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halvorsen 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. #SUB2#
Oystenteller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Oystenteller is looking for a triangle but Halvorsen pushes his legs off easily.
Halvorsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oystenteller is looking to sweep but instead, Halvorsen has passed into half guard. #T4#
Halvorsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oystenteller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halvorsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halvorsen's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halvorsen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Oystenteller connects with a big shot to the side of Halvorsen's head.
Oystenteller not allowing Halvorsen to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darstknasset Oystenteller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Halvorsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halvorsen scores with a hook.
Halvorsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Halvorsen lands a leg kick that knocks Oystenteller off balance momentarily.
Halvorsen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oystenteller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halvorsen scrambles back to his feet.
Jab from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen swings widly with a right hand
and Oystenteller counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller thuds his right hand into Halvorsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oystenteller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oystenteller lands a really nice looking cross but Halvorsen seems unphased. #T1#
Halvorsen is looking to chop away at Oystenteller's legs.
Adrian Halvorsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Halvorsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Halvorsen misses with an uppercut
and Halvorsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halvorsen swings for the body but Oystenteller moves out of range.
Oystenteller throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Halvorsen.
Halvorsen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Halvorsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halvorsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick lands from Halvorsen. #T2##CL2#
Oystenteller forces Halvorsen back against the cage and clinches.
Oystenteller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Halvorsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halvorsen tries to throw a body punch but Oystenteller avoids it by throwing Halvorsen back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Halvorsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halvorsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oystenteller is defended easily by Halvorsen.
Halvorsen misses the shot to the body.
Oystenteller feints a counter leg kick.
Halvorsen throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Oystenteller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oystenteller. #T3#
Oystenteller trying to control but Halvorsen is working from the bottom.
Halvorsen has control of Oystenteller's left arm, preventing Oystenteller from doing any damage.
Oystenteller trying to control but Halvorsen is working from the bottom.
Halvorsen controls Oystenteller momentarily but Oystenteller frees himself. #SUB#
Halvorsen has his foot on Oystenteller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oystenteller works his way back into a safe position though.
Oystenteller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halvorsen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oystenteller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halvorsen is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oystenteller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Halvorsen takes one to the chin there.
Halvorsen misses with a body kick.
Halvorsen misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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 Halvorsen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Oystenteller throws a body punch but Halvorsen moves out of range.
Oystenteller looks to score with a jab to the body but Halvorsen is just out of range.
Halvorsen half committed to a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Halvorsen.
Oystenteller darts in trying to clinch
and Halvorsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oystenteller tries to clinch there but Halvorsen circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halvorsen moves away from the strike by Oystenteller.
Oystenteller scores with the left hand. Halvorsen knows he should have avoided that one.
Halvorsen throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Oystenteller counters with a shoot takedown. Halvorsen fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Oystenteller being controlled here momentarily.
Oystenteller stands and throws Halvorsen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Halvorsen is not content to let Oystenteller control the position.
Halvorsen is looking for a sweep.
Oystenteller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oystenteller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halvorsen keeps working.
Halvorsen is looking to regain half guard here but Oystenteller keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oystenteller is looking to take a break and control but Halvorsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halvorsen is looking to regain half guard here but Oystenteller keeps moving and retains side control.
Halvorsen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oystenteller's best efforts.
Oystenteller trying to advance position but Halvorsen counters by regaining guard.
Oystenteller wants to control from the top but Halvorsen keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Halvorsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oystenteller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oystenteller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halvorsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halvorsen is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halvorsen throws an overhand right that lands on Oystenteller's shoulder, as Oystenteller tries to avoid the shot.
Halvorsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Oystenteller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Halvorsen wants to control but Oystenteller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oystenteller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Halvorsen is doing well to control the position and prevent Oystenteller from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halvorsen is looking to control Oystenteller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halvorsen avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Darstknasset Oystenteller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oystenteller 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darstknasset Oystenteller!
A very excited looking Darstknasset Oystenteller 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: White Jr vs Furioto
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Yumashev throws a leg kick but Bogo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yumashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogo was well out of range. Poor timing from Yumashev.
Bogo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bogo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Yumashev misses the target.
Yumashev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bogo momentarily.
Bogo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick by Bogo misses
and Yumashev counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yumashev throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Bogo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yumashev's guard.
Yumashev controlling Bogo's posture. #T1##SUB2#
Bogo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yumashev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yumashev tries to get out of the position.
Bogo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yumashev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yumashev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bogo is looking to work some ground and pound but Yumashev has wrist control.
Bogo advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Bogo is trying to work for a kimura but Yumashev is defending well. #SUB2#
Bogo is trying to work for a kimura but Yumashev is defending well. #T2#
Yumashev tries to roll over but Bogo keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yumashev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bogo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yumashev defends it well.
Bogo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yumashev's head.
Yumashev wants to control but Bogo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bogo seems to be looking for submissions.
Yumashev is controlling Bogo's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3##SUB2#
Bogo is looking for a kimura but Yumashev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bogo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Yumashev is defending against the submission attempts here by Bogo.
Bogo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yumashev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bogo.
Bogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Yumashev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bogo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bogo wants to pass the guard but Yumashev is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bogo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yumashev keeping full guard, as Bogo tries to pass.
Yumashev has his hands on Bogo's head, controlling the position.
Bogo throws a big elbow that misses.
Bogo throwing strikes from guard but Yumashev blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogo trying to control but Yumashev is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yumashev keeping full guard, as Bogo tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Bogo 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#
Bogo scores with a kick to the body.
Bogo wants to clinch but Yumashev slips to the side
and Bogo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yumashev swings for the body but Bogo moves out of range.
Yumashev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogo scores with a head kick. Yumashev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yumashev misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Bogo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yumashev keeping moving, preventing Bogo from controlling successfully.
Bogo stands and throws Yumashev's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Bogo is trying to get an arm triangle but Yumashev is defending well.
Yumashev struggling a bit here.
Adam Bogo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Bogo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bogo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yumashev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bogo's guard! Nice work there by Yumashev!
Bogo keeping moving, preventing Yumashev from controlling successfully. #T2#
Yumashev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Bogo working for a triangle but Yumashev defends it easily.
Yumashev stays in close to Bogo's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Bogo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bogo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yumashev stacks Bogo 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 Yumashev!#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bogo is looking to regain half guard here but Yumashev keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yumashev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Bogo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yumashev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bogo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Bogo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bogo.
Yumashev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bogo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yumashev misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Bogo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yumashev won't be happy with that.
Bogo is looking to take a break and control but Yumashev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bogo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yumashev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bogo but great work by Yumashev.
Bogo struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Yumashev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Yumashev taking a breather here.
Yumashev taking a break here but Bogo is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Bogo actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Still in half guard, Yumashev seems content to control.
Bogo wants to improve his position but Yumashev is controlling well.
Yumashev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bogo gets back to full guard. #T3##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bogo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Yumashev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
I was talking to Yumashev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bogo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yumashev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yumashev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yumashev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bogo under the eye.
Bogo throws a head kick that misses
and Yumashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Bogo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Bogo misses with a combination
and Yumashev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bogo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yumashev tries to work over Bogo's front leg with a kick but Bogo checks it.
Filip Yumashev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Left hook, right uppercut from Yumashev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yumashev throws a body kick that misses.
Filip Yumashev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yumashev misses with a wild combination.
Adam Bogo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yumashev throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Bogo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Filip Yumashev.
I think Bogo 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Bogo!

Event: SMASH: White Jr vs Furioto
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Drago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drago misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Ro counters by clinching up.
Ro tries to throw a body punch but Drago avoids it by throwing Ro back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ro. #BC#
Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Drago scores with a nice strike.
Drago avoids a kick to the body.
Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ro.
Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ro.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ro.
Drago misses the jab.
Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Ro is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ro throws a wild body kick that Drago sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Drago.
Drago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ro.#T1#
Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ro.
Ro only half commits to the counter leg kick.#KD#
Drago lands a big uppercut and Ro crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ro looks OK. Drago waves Ro back to his feet!#ROC#Ro is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Pate Ro has been cut.
Drago misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Ro misses.
Ro is still on wobbly legs! Can Drago finish him?
Drago throws a big shot that misses.
Ro leaves his chin hanging out and Drago seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ro crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Drago!
Ivan Drago made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ in his post fight interview.

Event: RSE 67: Death Atlas
Date: Apr 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Shaw closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ilmarinen dodges the ground and pound from Shaw.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw working the head with strikes.
Ilmarinen is trying to control Shaw's posture but Shaw avoids it.
Shaw is putting a hurting on Ilmarinen here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT2#It looks like Sisu Ilmarinen has been cut.
Ilmarinen is not content to let Shaw control the position. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ilmarinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ilmarinen's coaches at Patskun tappelukoulu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Ilmarinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ilmarinen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shaw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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Shaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ilmarinen keeps working. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ilmarinen has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ilmarinen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shaw wants to improve his position but Ilmarinen is controlling well.
Shaw makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shaw.
Ilmarinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaw trying to keep a closed guard but Ilmarinen is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Shaw has his foot on Ilmarinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ilmarinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaw lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ilmarinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position here.
Shaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Ilmarinen keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ilmarinen is keeping the position for now.
Ilmarinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaw on the ground.
Ilmarinen is controlling Shaw's posture.
Shaw pushing down on Ilmarinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ilmarinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shaw scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen is concentrating on defense, preventing Shaw from advancing position.
Shaw throwing shots but Ilmarinen is blocking nicely.
Shaw missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Shaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sisu Ilmarinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Ilmarinen as he connects with a hook.
Ilmarinen jabs Shaw right on the nose. Shaw blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Ilmarinen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shaw sprawling to the canvas! Shaw rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ilmarinen finish him?! #ROC#Shaw is rocked!
Shaw tries to land a front kick but Ilmarinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Ilmarinen finish him?
Shaw tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Ilmarinen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ilmarinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ilmarinen lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Shaw! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ilmarinen is unloading with more strikes now! Shaw drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sisu Ilmarinen!

Event: C293: Matsuzaka vs Diaz
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Avila misses with a low kick.
Talvela scores with the left hand. Avila knows he should have avoided that one.
Avila takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Talvela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Avila tries to avoid it but Talvela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Avila to the ground. Avila escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Talvela.
The crowd cheers as Talvela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Avila doesn't seem phased though.
Avila takes a kick to the side of the head.
Talvela misses with a looping right.
Talvela misses with a low kick.
Avila tries to land a front kick but Talvela steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Avila wants it to stay on the feet.
Talvela connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Talvela looks to land a left hand but Avila moved out of range nicely.
Avila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Avila misses with a body shot.
Talvela throws a half hearted mid kick.
Avila let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Talvela misses the shot to the body.
Avila lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Avila checks the leg kick nicely there.
Talvela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Talvela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talvela moves out of range of the body kick.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses.
Avila throws a head kick that misses.
Talvela throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Avila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Talvela lands a jab.
Talvela bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Julian Avila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Talvela scores with the left hand. Avila knows he should have avoided that one.
Talvela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Avila misses.
Avila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Talvela.#T2#
Talvela takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talvela fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Avila throws a hook to the side of Talvela's head but Talvela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avila tests Talvela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Avila takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
An inside leg kick lands from Talvela.
Talvela looks to score with a jab to the body but Avila is just out of range.
Avila looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Avila on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Avila loads up on a big right hand but Talvela slips the punch.
Talvela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Talvela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avila.
Avila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talvela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talvela avoids a kick to the body.
Avila misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Avila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avila throws out a counter right but Talvela avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Talvela shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Talvela showed some decent athleticism there.
Avila wants to control but Talvela is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Talvela missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Talvela thows a huge punch but Avila dodges it nicely.
Avila really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Talvela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Avila is trying is best to control the position here.
Talvela takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Talvela lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Talvela is thwarting Avila's attempts to control the position.
Talvela 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.#T4#
Talvela throwing shots but Avila is blocking nicely.
Avila wants to control but Talvela is keeping busy.
Avila keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvela not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Talvela throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Talvela throwing shots but Avila is blocking nicely.
Talvela wants to take a breather but Avila is having none of it.
Talvela thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Avila controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Avila is looking to control Talvela's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Avila avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Avila tries to land a front kick but Talvela steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Talvela explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Talvela. Avila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talvela misses with an attempted mid kick.
A left lands for Talvela.
Paavo Talvela is winning the standup battle so far.
Talvela with the inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Avila, right into the meat of the thigh.
Talvela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Avila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Talvela connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Avila's hands.
Avila stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Talvela.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela connects with a jab.
Talvela looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Avila feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Talvelas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avila throws a sloppy head kick and Talvela moves out of range easily.
Talvela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Avila looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.#KD2#
Avila lands a left and a right that send Talvela crashing to the mat, dazed. Avila thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Paavo Talvela has been cut.
Nice cross by Talvela.
Talvela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avila manages to avoid it.
Talvela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Avila momentarily.
Avila smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talvela throws a sloppy body shot
and Avila counters with a straight right hand.
Talvela chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Talvela bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Avila bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Talvela throws a jab but it's blocked by Avila.
Talvela tries for a takedown but Avila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Talvela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avila goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Talvela seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Talvela connects with a solid leg kick.
Avila throws a shot from downtown. Talvela moves away and avoids it.
Avila moves away from the strike by Talvela.
Avila doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Avila throws a right hand that misses
and Talvela counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Avila moves forwards but Talvela connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Avila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Talvela catches Avila right on the button with a cross.
Talvela is looking to slow Avila down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avila.
Avila misses with a body kick.
Talvela catches Avila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Avila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Talvela throws a quick inside leg kick.
Talvela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Avila scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Avila throws a hook but Talvela avoids it easily.
Talvela attempts a counter takedown but Avila avoids it well and moves away.
Talvela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Talvela scores with a nice strike.
Avila looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Avila stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Talvela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avila takes one to the chin there.
Talvela dips to his left and cracks Avila with an uppercut!
Avila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Avila on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Talvela. Talvela obviously looking to wear him down.
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talvela moves out of range of the strikes.
Avila moves out of range of the strikes.
Avila is trying to counter with his kicks.
Avila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Talvela or perhaps it was just good defense by Avila, which made it look bad.
Talvela turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Avila looks to throw the jab but Talvela is out of range.
Avila looks to land a body kick but Talvela moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila connects with a single shot there.
Talvela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avila can do to turn this around?
Talvela changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Talvela is out of range and Avila settles back down.
Talvela tries to counter with a takedown but Avila is quick to defend against it.
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 Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paavo Talvela's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Avila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot by Talvela.
Avila blocks a jab.
Talvela takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Talvela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avila checks a leg kick nicely.
Talvela misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Talvela.
Avila misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela throws a leg kick
and Avila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Avila. No joy for Talvela on that attempt.
Talvela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avila was well out of range. Poor timing from Talvela.
Good shot there by Talvela.
Some bone on bone action there as Talvela checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Avila walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Avila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Talvela lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick from Talvela, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Talvela, as that shot connected.
Talvela walks forward, straight into a front kick from Avila.
Avila throws a wild body kick that Talvela sees coming a mile off.
Avila wants to slow Talvela down by chopping away at his legs.
Avila's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Avila blocks the body kick.
Avila looks to land a right hand but Talvela moved out of range.
Avila takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Talvela is looking to chop away at Avila's legs. #T2#
Talvela misses with a hook
and Avila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Avila wants it to stay on the feet.
Avila shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Talvela.
Avila on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Avila takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Talvela.
Talvela throws a right hand that misses
letting Avila counter with a right hand.
Avila has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Avila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talvela.
A jab from Talvela finds it's way through Avila's defenses.
Avila throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD#
Avila gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Avila has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Avila controls Talvela momentarily but Talvela frees himself.
Talvela being controlled here momentarily.
Avila working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Talvela. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Avila trying to control the position.
Avila controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Talvela postures up in Avila's guard and throws a big left but Avila blocks it.
Talvela missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Talvela connects with a solid leg kick.
Talvela throws a leg kick which misses Avila's front leg but catches the back leg as Avila tries to avoid it.
Talvela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Talvela swings widly with a right hand
and Avila counters with a solid body kick.
Talvela throws a right and a left that both miss.
Avila appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Talvela dips to his left and cracks Avila with an uppercut!
Avila connects with a jab.
Julian Avila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talvela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paavo Talvela showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Talvela 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Alaska scores with a jab to the head.
Alaska lands a nice shot to the body.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cedillo throws a series of punches but Alaska avoids them all with ease.
Alaska misses with a shot to the body
and Cedillo counters with a left to the body.
Richie Alaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cedillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alaska.
Cedillo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cedillo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Alaska jabs Cedillo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alaska misses with a lunging right hand
and Cedillo counters with a nice body kick.
Cedillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alaska. That did some damage!
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!
Alaska misses with a hook to the body
and Cedillo counters with a nice uppercut.
Alaska throws a looping overhand right but Cedillo ducks down to avoid it.
Alaska misses with a hook to the body
and Cedillo counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Alaska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cedillo at a distance.
Cedillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cedillo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alaska misses the body punch
and Alaska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Alaska is rocked!
Alaska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cedillo. Cedillo obviously looking to wear him down.
Cedillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alaska.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Alaska.
Cedillo misses the body punch
and Alaska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Cedillo avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Alaska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cedillo doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Alaska lands a nice hook to Cedillo's body. Cedillo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cedillo lands a glancing blow to the side of Alaska's head.
Cedillo scores with a kick to the body.
Alaska loads up on a big right hand but Cedillo slips the punch.
Alaska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cedillo flicks out a counter leg kick but Alaska steps away.
Alaska thuds his right hand into Cedillo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alaska is looking to wear down Cedillo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cedillo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alaska throws a body punch but Cedillo moves out of range.
Cedillo flicks out a counter leg kick but Alaska steps away.
Alaska connects with the punch.
Alaska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alaska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alaska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cedillo. Cedillo obviously looking to wear him down.
Whack! Cedillo lands a heavy head kick that drops Alaska. The ref tackles Cedillo to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Alaska was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kylan Cedillo!

Event: NYF Fight Night 26
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Silalahi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumiantsev is just out of range.
Rumiantsev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silalahi defends it well.
Silalahi lands with a nice body kick.
Silalahi ducks under a wild hook from Rumiantsev.
Silalahi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev throws a shot from downtown. Silalahi moves away and avoids it.
Silalahi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rumiantsev throws a hook to the side of Silalahi's head but Silalahi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silalahi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rumiantsev slips under a jab from Silalahi.
Rumiantsev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silalahi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi tries to clinch there but Rumiantsev circles away.
That kick from Silalahi tenderised Rumiantsev's leg. Rumiantsev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silalahi throws a head kick that misses.
Silalahi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silalahi cracks Rumiantsev with a good jab.#T1#
Silalahi punishes Rumiantsev's body with a nice straight punch.
Silalahi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Silalahi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumiantsev is just out of range.
Silalahi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silalahi throws a sloppy head kick and Rumiantsev moves out of range easily.
Silalahi lands a right hook to the body.
Rumiantsev throws a body shot but no joy.
Silalahi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rumiantsev 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.
Silalahi throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Rumiantsev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silalahi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rumiantsev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silalahi tries to kick Rumiantsev off but Rumiantsev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rumiantsev wants to control but Silalahi is keeping him busy.
Silalahi pushes Rumiantsev off looking to stand but Rumiantsev dives back in and keeps control.
Rumiantsev lands strikes from half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Rumiantsev is trying to work for a kimura but Silalahi is defending well.
Silalahi is looking for a sweep. Rumiantsev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silalahi wants to get back to his feet.
Rumiantsev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rumiantsev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rumiantsev wants to take a breather but Silalahi is having none of it. #ES#
Silalahi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Greggory Silalahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumiantsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silalahi.
And Rumiantsev tries to counter it with a takedown but Silalahi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silalahi swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Rumiantsev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silalahi!
Silalahi bucks up and tries to throw Rumiantsev off but instead Rumiantsev has got his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Rumiantsev.
Silalahi tries to escape but Rumiantsev has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Silalahi trying to get back to his feet but Rumiantsev is in full control for now.
Silalahi prevents Rumiantsev from getting a body triangle.
Rumiantsev scores with punches to the body.
Rumiantsev lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Well, with Rumiantsev on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Silalahi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Silalahi is in bad spot here.
Rumiantsev biding his time, looking for the opening.
Silalahi trying to get back to his feet but Rumiantsev is in full control for now.
Rumiantsev connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Silalahi to escape the position. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rumiantsev's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Silalahi is trying to remain composed but Rumiantsev is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB2#
Rumiantsev is persistently looking for the submission but Silalahi is defending it well. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev looking to break Silalahi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Silalahi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rumiantsev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silalahi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Silalahi wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Rumiantsev drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Silalahi 's chin! Silalahi is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tomas Rumiantsev!

Event: UCF 14:
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Casbon misses with a double jab.
Pearce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pearce seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pearce falls off balance throwing a combination
and Casbon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Kashton Pearce has been cut.
Casbon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Casbon misses with a body punch
and Pearce counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pearce with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casbon drops his hands momentarily and Pearce takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pearce lands with a right hand.
Pearce misses with a left hand
and Casbon counters with a nice uppercut.
Casbon tries to move into range but Pearce moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Pearce scores with a crisp jab that stopped Casbon in his tracks.
Pearce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pearce appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Pearce.
Casbon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pearce moves to clinch but Casbon breaks away #KD2#
and Casbon counters with a nice right hand that sends Pearce toppling to the canvas! Pearce scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Casbon finish him?!#ROC2#Pearce is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casbon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Casbon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pearce throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Casbon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pearce! Casbon lets Pearce back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Pearce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Kashton Pearce's cut is getting worse.
Kashton Pearce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearce throws a leg kick
and Casbon counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harbin Casbon!

Event: SYN 1064 Diggs vs McCarthy
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range.
Ilmarinen lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Ilmarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilmarinen throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ilmarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ilmarinen takes a swing at Petrov 's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Ilmarinen. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Ilmarinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov throws a jab when Ilmarinen was well out of range.#T1#
Ilmarinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Ilmarinen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Petrov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ilmarinen distracts Petrov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ilmarinen forces his way into half guard.
Ilmarinen working Petrov over with strikes.
Petrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ilmarinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Petrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ilmarinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ilmarinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Ilmarinen working Petrov over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ilmarinen lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ilmarinen lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Ilmarinen lands a big elbow - Petrov 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 Ilmarinen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Ilmarinen!
A victorious Anton Ilmarinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RSE 63: Poisonous Path
Date: Mar 27, 2024

#R1#
Beznisko shoots for a takedown but Ilmarinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beznisko throws an off balance right hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Beznisko scores with the left hand. Ilmarinen knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and pushes Beznisko back into the cage.
Ilmarinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beznisko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Beznisko 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.
A short left from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen is pressed up against the cage. Beznisko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ilmarinen down to the mat. Ilmarinen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jalo Ilmarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Beznisko.
Ilmarinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ilmarinen lands a jab to Beznisko's midsection.
Good exchange - Ilmarinen coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beznisko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ilmarinen counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jalo Ilmarinen!

Event: GAMMA#1049 Robson v Tai
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Nuorempi misses with a takedown attempt - Tomson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nuorempi scores with a nice strike.
Tomson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nuorempi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tomson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tomson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nuorempi misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi connects with a body shot that sends Tomson's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi swings for the body but Tomson moves out of range. #T1#
Nuorempi misses with a body shot
and Tomson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Suutari Nuorempi has been cut.
Tomson swings widly with a right hand
and Nuorempi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nuorempi is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Tomson just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Nuorempi has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Tomson!

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Silver
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Bandolero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Giacomo Bandolero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandolero shoots in looking for a takedown but Ro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bandolero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bandolero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bandolero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Ro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ro is taking a breather. Bandolero 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.#SUB2#
Bandolero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ro controlling the action here.
Ro passes into side control, despite Bandolero's attempt to control the position.
Ro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Bandolero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandolero misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T1#
Bandolero is trying to improve his position.
Ro controlling the position.
Bandolero takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bandolero is looking for a sweep.
Ro 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.
Bandolero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Ro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bandolero is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Ro lands some shots froms side control.
Bandolero is trying to control Ro's posture but Ro avoids it.
Bandolero seems a little lost for a moment, as Ro dominates the positioning.
Ro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bandolero is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ro is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Bandolero trying to get back to full guard but Ro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bandolero sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Ro seems content to control.
Bandolero wants to improve his position but Ro is controlling well.
Ro is taking a breather. Bandolero 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.
Bandolero is looking to control Ro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandolero avoid being mounted?
Ro lands with a punch from half guard.
Bandolero tries to roll over but Ro keeps him under control.#T4#
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. Ro connects with a nice short shot to Bandolero's temple.
Ro working the head and body with strikes.
Ro not doing much here. #SUB2#
Bandolero looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandolero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bandolero actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bandolero has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Ro seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Putte Ro dominated that round.
That's time! Ro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ro looks to land a right hand but Bandolero moved out of range.
Good shot there by Ro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandolero. Ro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandolero fails to land with a series of punches.
Ro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ro darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Bandolero closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ro quickly recovers to half guard.
Ro is positioning himself well to prevent Bandolero advancing to mount.
Ro wants to control but Bandolero is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandolero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Ro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bandolero. #SUB2#
Ro is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandolero.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandolero distracts Ro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Bandolero lying in Ro's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Ro decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Bandolero taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Putte Ro!

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Silver
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Golov circles away.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Golov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Golov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams shoots in but Golov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams fails with the takedown
letting Golov counter with a right hand.
Golov lands a right hook to the body.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Golov as Williams shoots in.
Williams shoots in but Golov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Williams tries for a takedown but Golov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Golov is looking for the big counter here.
Golov cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Golov connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Golov shows good takedown defense.
Golov throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Golov leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Golov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Golov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Golov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2##KD2#
Golov lands a left and a right that send Williams crashing to the mat, dazed. Golov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Williams is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Golov sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Golov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Williams is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Golov sends Williams crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Golov is motioning to the referee to let Williams up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Golov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Golov lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Williams is looking to close the distance but Golov sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Williams crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Williams is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Grigori Golov!

Event: NYF Fight Night 25
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Young lands with a hook. Rumiantsev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rumiantsev digs a good body shot into Young's ribs.
Rumiantsev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Rumiantsev finds it's target.
Young moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rumiantsev scores with a jab. Young acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Young missing with a left hand there. Rumiantsev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young lands a glancing blow to the side of Rumiantsev's head.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Rumiantsev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumiantsev misses with a body shot.
Rumiantsev throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Young lands the left hand.
Young throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Nice shot by Young.#ROC#Rumiantsev is rocked!
The fighters circling - Rumiantsev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rumiantsev is still on wobbly legs! Can Young finish him?#TD2#
Rumiantsev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rumiantsev seems to have recovered his senses.
Young wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Rumiantsev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rumiantsev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Rumiantsev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Young, who protects the arm well.
Rumiantsev scoring with punches and elbows.
Rumiantsev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rumiantsev lands a few punches from side control.
Rumiantsev tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Rumiantsev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumiantsev tries to score with some ground and pound. Young controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rumiantsev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rumiantsev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev is trying to get an arm triangle but Young is defending well. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Young has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rumiantsev but great work by Young.
Rumiantsev is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Young is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rumiantsev is desperately trying to improve his position but Young has a good base and remains in mount.
Rumiantsev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Rumiantsev gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rumiantsev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Young pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Young decides to stand and escape the position.
Young throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Rumiantsev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rumiantsev won't allow Young to get back to his feet.
Rumiantsev throwing strikes from guard but Young blocks nicely.
Rumiantsev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rumiantsev wants to free his trapped foot but Young is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Young avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rumiantsev.
Young looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4##SUB2#
Rumiantsev is working for a kimura but Young is defending it quite comfortably.
Rumiantsev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rumiantsev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rumiantsev tries to pass to full mount but Young defends it.
Rumiantsev works his way into full mount!
Rumiantsev working Young over with strikes here.
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!
Rumiantsev cracks Young with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Rumiantsev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Young throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rumiantsev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rumiantsev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Young takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Young tries to land a leg kick but Rumiantsev saw it coming and moves away.
Rumiantsev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rumiantsev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Young at a distance.
Eddie Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumiantsev takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
As Rumiantsev looks to move away, Young throws a big counter combo but Rumiantsev just gets out of the way.
Young misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rumiantsev.
Young throws a low kick but Rumiantsev avoids it.
Rumiantsev feints the counter takedown.
Rumiantsev defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Young throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Young darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Eddie Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rumiantsev.
Young throws a leg kick which misses Rumiantsev's front leg but catches the back leg as Rumiantsev tries to avoid it.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Rumiantsev slips the punch.
Young misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Young tries to keep at a distance but Rumiantsev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rumiantsev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rumiantsev misses with a punch on the inside.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Rumiantsev lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Young breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target. #T2#
Rumiantsev moves forwards but Young connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Young throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Rumiantsev counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Rumiantsev tries for a kimura but Young is defending well. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Young is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Young pushes Rumiantsev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rumiantsev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Rumiantsev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Young is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rumiantsev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Young defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
An elbow from Rumiantsev crashes against the mat.
Young prevents Rumiantsev from moving into mount.
Rumiantsev lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev swings around for an armbar but Young sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rumiantsev's guard.
Young wants to get up but he can't break Rumiantsev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev working for a triangle but Young defends it easily. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Young defends it easily.
Rumiantsev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rumiantsev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Young is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB2#
Rumiantsev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Young can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rumiantsev wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev is looking for a triangle here but Young uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tomas Rumiantsev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rumiantsev tries to buck Young off but Young is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tomas Rumiantsev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Young scores with a spinning back kick!
That kick from Young tenderised Rumiantsev's leg. Rumiantsev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rumiantsev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rumiantsev.
Young throws a solid leg kick but Rumiantsev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Young.
Rumiantsev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Young defends it well.
Rumiantsev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rumiantsev.
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rumiantsev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Young throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Rumiantsev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Young.
Rumiantsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rumiantsev lands a head shot.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rumiantsev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Young lands a two punch combo.
Eddie Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rumiantsev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rumiantsev throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Rumiantsev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Young throws a body punch but Rumiantsev moves out of range.
Young lands a nice shot that snaps Rumiantsev's head back.
Young lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomas Rumiantsev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Young misses with a looping left.
Rumiantsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Rumiantsev throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rumiantsev.
Young takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rumiantsev manages to avoid it.
A big right from Young misses.
Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rumiantsev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Rumiantsev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Rumiantsev misses with a hook
and Young counters with a nice leg kick.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rumiantsev scores with a jab to the head.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rumiantsev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev is looking for the big counter here.
Young misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rumiantsev with the counter takedown but Young avoids it easily.
Rumiantsev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Rumiantsev scores with a nice right hand.
Rumiantsev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Young swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Young misses with a body shot.
Rumiantsev with the counter takedown but Young avoids it easily.#CL2#
Rumiantsev clinches up with Young and pushes him back against the cage.
Young wants to get back to striking at distance but Rumiantsev won't allow it.
Young is trying to break free.
Rumiantsev lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Young breaks the clinch.
Eddie Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Young showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rumiantsev 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Rumiantsev!

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