Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 499: White VS Granger
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
White throws out a powerful jab.
Granger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from White.#CL#
White instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Granger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White tries to clinch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Granger backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Granger tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White lands with a hook. Granger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White ducks under a wild hook from Granger.#TD#
White shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. White showed some decent athleticism there.
White perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Granger wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
White is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Granger is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Albert White!
Albert White retains his middleweight title!
Albert White seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 209 Adeoluwa vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Bukowski misses with a body punch
and Maharajah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bukowski.
Bukowski throws a right and a left that Maharajah avoids nicely.
A left and a right from Bukowski both land. Nice combination.
Maharajah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bukowski lands a right hook to the body.
Maharajah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bukowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bukowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bukowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Bukowski - just one landing.
Bukowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maharajah.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maharajah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bukowski lands a right hook to the body.
Maharajah looks to land a left hand but Bukowski moved out of range nicely.
Maharajah misses with a hook
and Bukowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Bukowski's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bukowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maharajah. Maharajah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maharajah lands with an uppercut that bounces Bukowski off the cage and back into range.
Bukowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maharajah misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Bukowski misses the target.
Maharajah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maharajah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Bukowski misses the shot to the body.
Bukowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bukowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Maharajah looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukowski is just out of range.
Maharajah does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
Maharajah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maharajah has a couple of punches blocked by Bukowski. #BC#
Bukowski breaks from the clinch.
Bukowski thuds a left hand into Maharajah's body.
Bukowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Maharajah gets caught flat footed, as Bukowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Maharajah keeps moving. #SUB2#
Maharajah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Maharajah has his foot on Bukowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bukowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bukowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bukowski landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Bukowski working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Bukowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bukowski postures up and lands a big shot to Maharajah's brow.
Maharajah looking for a sweep. Not yet Maharajah, not yet. #SUB2#
Maharajah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bukowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bukowski lands a couple of digs.
Bukowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bukowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Maharajah is retaining full guard.
Maharajah is trying to control the position but Bukowski postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bukowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maharajah is trying to control the position but Bukowski postures up. #SUB2#
Maharajah has his foot on Bukowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bukowski works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Maharajah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bukowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bukowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Bukowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bukowski with a nice head shot there.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Maharajah keeps moving.
Bukowski cracks Maharajah with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Maharajah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bukowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maharajah is trying to control the position but Bukowski postures up. #SUB2#
Maharajah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bukowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bukowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bukowski cracks Maharajah with a solid left hand.
Bukowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bukowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bukowski scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Maharajah working for a triangle but Bukowski defends it easily.
Bukowski works over Maharajah with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Bukowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bukowski working some strikes from top position.
Bukowski chips away with some ground and pound.
Maharajah looking to control.
Bukowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bukowski cracks Maharajah with a solid left hand.
Maharajah is pulling down on Bukowski's head to control his posture.
Bukowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bukowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maharajah's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bukowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bukowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maharajah's head.
Bukowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Bukowski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Charles Bukowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maharajah sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bukowski winds up and cracks Maharajah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bukowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maharajah can do to turn this around?
Maharajah trying to control but Bukowski postures up.
Bukowski prevents Maharajah from improving his position.
Bukowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bukowski lands strikes from half guard.
Bukowski 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.
Maharajah wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Maharajah actively working from the bottom here.
Bukowski working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Maharajah looking for submissions off his back.
Maharajah is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bukowski trying to mount his opponent but Maharajah defends it.
Maharajah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maharajah is looking to control Bukowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maharajah avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Bukowski.
Bukowski is nestled in close to Maharajah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bukowski connects with a nice short shot to Maharajah's temple. #SUB2#
Maharajah actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Maharajah looking for submissions off his back.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bukowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bukowski working Maharajah over with strikes. #SUB2#
Maharajah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Maharajah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maharajah tries to roll over but Bukowski keeps him under control.
Bukowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bukowski working over Maharajah with some ground and pound. Maharajah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Bukowski there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukowski is pressing down on Maharajah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maharajah is holding on for now.
Maharajah trying to control from the bottom.
Maharajah is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bukowski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Maharajah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bukowski working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bukowski lands a nice short elbow.
Bukowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Bukowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bukowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bukowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bukowski lands strikes from half guard.
Maharajah is looking to control Bukowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maharajah avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Maharajah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bukowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bukowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maharajah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Maharajah is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bukowski pulls his head out easily.
Maharajah has hold of Bukowski's hands but Bukowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bukowski connects with a nice short shot to Maharajah's temple.
Maharajah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Maharajah has hold of Bukowski's hands but Bukowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maharajah is refusing to be controlled, as Bukowski sits in half guard.
Bukowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maharajah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukowski lands with a punch from half guard.
Bukowski lands with a punch from half guard.
Maharajah is pressing down on Bukowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bukowski landing with the ground and pound.
Maharajah keeping moving, preventing Bukowski from controlling successfully.
Maharajah is trying to keep Bukowski in close.
Maharajah has momentary wrist control but Bukowski slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Maharajah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bukowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bukowski stands up over Maharajah, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bukowski dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bukowski moves out of range as Maharajah throws a body kick.
Maharajah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bukowski lands an overhand right.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maharajah was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Maharajah tries a head kick but it misses.
Maharajah shoots in for a takedown but Bukowski shows good takedown defense.
Bukowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maharajah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maharajah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bukowski circles away.
Bukowski misses with a few strikes there.
Maharajah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bukowski lands with a cross.
Maharajah throws a body punch but Bukowski moves 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 Maharajah blocks the leg kick.
Bukowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bukowski is looking to wear down Maharajah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maharajah wants to land a leg kick but Bukowski is out of range.
Bukowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maharajah backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maharajah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Maharajah misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Maharajah has managed to clinch. #BC#
Bukowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bukowski connects with a looping right hand.
Bukowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maharajah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
An inside leg kick from Maharajah misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maharajah enables Bukowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maharajah manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maharajah trying to keep a closed guard but Bukowski is proving a slippery customer.
Maharajah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bukowski's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bukowski has his foot on Maharajah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maharajah works his way back into a safe position though.
Bukowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maharajah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maharajah lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Maharajah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bukowski wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Maharajah is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bukowski is pressing down on Maharajah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bukowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maharajah's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Maharajah looking for a guillotine here but Bukowski defends easily.
Bukowski landing with the ground and pound.
Bukowski is in close to Maharajah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bukowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Maharajah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bukowski is in close to Maharajah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Osiris Maharajah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bukowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Maharajah is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bukowski frees his head nicely. Oh but Maharajah has switched to an armbar! Bukowski is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Osiris Maharajah!

Event: HFC 88: Ilmarinen vs Holly
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Harris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of Rodriguez's head. #BC#
Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodriguez's coach down at Hellfire Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rodriguez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Harris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodriguez momentarily.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez drops his hands momentarily and Harris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris attempts a counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it well and moves away.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodriguez.
Harris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodriguezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Harris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harris circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Rodriguez drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Harris follows Rodriguez to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bastien Harris!

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Hearn 3
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Dansworth misses with an uppercut
and Torsten counters with a leg kick.
Torsten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dansworth looks to throw a body kick
and Torsten counters with a nice leg kick.
Dansworth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dansworth throws out a leg kick but Torsten moves out of range and Dansworth only half commits.
Torsten connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Greg Dansworth has been cut.
Dansworth misses with a double jab
enabling Torsten to counter with a crisp jab.
Dansworth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Torsten if he has to take too many more of those.
We've been informed that Dansworth has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Torsten uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dansworth has time to react.
Dansworth misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torsten avoids the head kick by Dansworth.
Dansworth looks to throw the jab but Torsten is out of range.
Dansworth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dansworth throws an off balance right hand
and Dansworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Dansworth throws a sloppy head kick
and Torsten counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dansworth throws a shot from downtown. Torsten moves away and avoids it.
Torsten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dansworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Torsten counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dansworth's knee momentarily.
Torsten lands a front kick.
Torsten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dansworth throws out the jab.
Baldur Torsten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dansworth looks to land a left hand but Torsten moved out of range nicely.
Dansworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torsten.
Torsten looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dansworth scores with a jab.
Dansworth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dansworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Torsten counters with a thumping low kick.
Dansworth looks winded!
Torsten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dansworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torsten finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dansworth misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dansworth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dansworth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dansworth misses with a right hand
and Torsten counters with a body kick.
Dansworth misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Torsten lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dansworth will feel that in the morning.
Torsten lands a nice looking body kick.
Dansworth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#That has opened up Greg Dansworth's cut even more.
Torsten wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dansworth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dansworth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torsten counters with a nice body kick.
Torsten bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Torsten lands with a nice body punch.
Torsten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Dansworth is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Greg Dansworth's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dansworth drops his hands momentarily. Torsten doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Dansworth staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Dansworth doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baldur Torsten!
A very excited looking Baldur Torsten made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 182
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Iwaga Genochin tries to clinch but Ahearn is having none of it.
Ahearn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Iwaga Genochin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ahearns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Iwaga Genochin throws a hook but Ahearn blocks it.
Iwaga Genochin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahearn counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Ahearn misses.
Iwaga Genochin throws a hook but Ahearn blocks it.
Iwaga Genochin misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ahearn to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahearn dips to his left and cracks Iwaga Genochin with an uppercut!
Iwaga Genochin misses with a leg kick
and Ahearn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Iwaga Genochin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahearn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Iwaga Genochin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahearn moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Ahearn tries to keep at a distance but Iwaga Genochin has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Ahearn.
Iwaga Genochin throws an elbow that misses.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Iwaga Genochin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Ahearn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ahearn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Iwaga Genochin is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Iwaga Genochin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Iwaga Genochin has his foot on Ahearn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahearn works his way back into a safe position though.
Iwaga Genochin wants to sweep here but Ahearn controlling him for the moment.
Iwaga Genochin is trying to control the position but Ahearn postures up. #SUB2#
Iwaga Genochin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahearn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Iwaga Genochin is tightening it up a little... Ahearn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ahearn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ahearn taps out! Nice BJJ there by Iwaga Genochin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin!
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C201: Ji Woo vs Benedetti
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Hackett missing with a left hand there. Csemy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Csemy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hackett.
Csemy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hackett's head backwards.
Csemy misses with an uppercut
and Hackett counters with a straight right hand.
Hackett checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Hackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Hackett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Csemy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Csemy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hackett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Csemy jabs at Hackett's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Csemy throws a leg kick that misses.
Csemy misses with a low kick as Hackett jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hackett! But no joy.
Csemy throws a solid leg kick but Hackett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Csemy.
Hackett tries to clinch up.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Hackett blocks the low kick.
Good shot there by Hackett.
Hackett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hackett throws a leg kick which misses Csemy's front leg but catches the back leg as Csemy tries to avoid it.
Csemy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Csemy throws a shot from downtown. Hackett moves away and avoids it.
Hackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Csemy throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Hackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Csemy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hackett is out of range and Csemy settles back down.
Hackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Csemy is just out of range.
Csemy looks to land a left hand but Hackett moved out of range nicely.
Hackett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Csemy with a body shot.
Csemy lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Hackett misses.
Csemy connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Hackett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Csemy wants to land a leg kick but Hackett is out of range.
Hackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Csemy circles away quickly and effectively.
Csemy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Csemy slips under a jab from Hackett.
Hackett moves out of range of the body kick from Csemy. #CL2#
Hackett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Csemy working aggressively here.
Csemy working aggressively here.
Csemy blocks an uppercut.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hackett tries to land knees in the clinch but Csemy avoids the damage to the body.
Csemy misses with some punches. #T3#
Hackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but Csemy blocks with his arms.
Hackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Csemy has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Knees to the body from Hackett.
Hackett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Csemy.
Csemy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Csemy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Csemy - that landed with a thud.
Hackett blocks a body shot from Csemy.
Csemy throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackett.
Hackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Csemy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Csemy.
Csemy misses with a body punch.
Csemy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Hackett throws a head punch that misses.
Csemy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
Hackett tries a body shot but Csemy blocks it.
Csemy lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackett lands a shoulder strike.
Hackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Csemy avoids it.
Knees to the body from Hackett.
Nice body punch from Hackett - that landed with a thud.
Hackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Csemy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hackett.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Csemy.
A short right from Csemy on the inside.
Hackett tries to land knees in the clinch but Csemy avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Hackett will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Csemy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Csemy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Csemy was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett.
Csemy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Csemy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Csemy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Csemy moves out of range of the body kick from Hackett.
Csemy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hackett.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick
and Csemy counters with a nice uppercut.
Csemy jabs Hackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Csemy blocks the body kick.
Hackett slips under a jab from Csemy.
Hackett misses with a hook.
Hackett throws a jab when Csemy was well out of range.#T1#
Csemy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Csemy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hackett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Hackett misses its intended target.
Csemy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Csemy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hackett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hackett with the inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Csemy.
Csemy throws a right hand that misses
and Hackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Csemy lands with a right hand.
A big left from Hackett misses.
Csemy keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Hackett throws a looping overhand right but Csemy ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Csemy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hackett throws the left hand but Csemy avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Csemy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hackett slips under a jab.
Csemy sizes up Hackett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Csemy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackett misses with the body kick
and Csemy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Csemy.
Csemy throws a low kick but Hackett moves out of range easily. #T3#
Csemy misses with a hook
and Hackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Csemy blocks a low kick nicely.
Hackett misses with a body shot.
Csemy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Csemy moves out of range easily.
Hackett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Csemy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Csemy thuds a left hand into Hackett's body.
Csemy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Csemy throws a head kick that Hackett semi-blocks.
Csemy throws a poor cross that misses
and Hackett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marton Csemy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Hackett tries to clinch up.
Hackett cracks Csemy with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Csemy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Csemy looks to throw the jab but Hackett is out of range.
Marton Csemy is winning the standup battle so far.
Csemy misses with a looping right.
Hackett wants to counter the offense by Csemy and move into the clinch position.
Csemy misses with an uppercut
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Csemy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Csemy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hackett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hackett scores with a jab. Csemy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hackett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Csemy finds it's way round the side to connect with Hackett's head. #CL2#
Hackett pushes Csemy up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Hackett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Csemy misses with the body kick
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hackett misses the jab.
Hackett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Csemy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Csemy sets himself, and Hackett steps forward looking for the clinch! Csemy avoids it this time.
Csemy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Csemy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Hackett.
Csemy misses with a wild body shot.
Hackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Csemy.
Hackett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Csemy with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett lands with a straight right. Csemy didn't see that one coming.
Csemy throws an overhand right that lands on Hackett's shoulder, as Hackett tries to avoid the shot.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Csemy throws a jab when Hackett was well out of range.#T1#
Hackett lands a high kick! #ROC2#Csemy is rocked!
Csemy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Oh Csemy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Csemy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Csemy throws a lazy body kick
and Hackett counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Hackett drives through and clinches with Csemy against the cage.
Csemy misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hackett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hackett.
Hackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Csemy.
Hackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Csemy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Csemy throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackett.
Hackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Csemy throws a head punch that misses.
Hackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hackett has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Csemy - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Hackett, and another! Csemy is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). James Hackett!
A relieved looking James Hackett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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

#R1#
Kohler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Kohler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Bystrom kicks Kohler off and gets to his feet.
Kohler lands a nice shot that snaps Bystrom's head back.
Bystrom takes a swing at Kohler's ribcage but misses.
Kohler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bystrom sprawls and moves away.
Bystrom takes a swing at Kohler's ribcage but misses.
Kohler tests Bystrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bystrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Kohler circles away.
Bystrom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kohler drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Bystrom's head, knocking him out cold! Kohler is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andreas Kohler!
Andreas Kohler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Torkel Bystrom was interviewed post fight and said 'Well back to the gym.'.

Event: Night Champions 3
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Sage shoots in looking for a takedown. Taranin tries to sprawl out of it but Sage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taranin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sage is defended easily by Taranin.#CL2#
Taranin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sage, pushing him back against the cage.
Taranin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sage dodges an elbow strike from Taranin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sage throws a punch but it's blocked by Taranin. #TD2#
Taranin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sage pushes Taranin off looking to stand but Taranin dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Sage wants to improve his position but Taranin is controlling well.
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Sage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sage defends it well. #SUB2#
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sage is looking to control Taranin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sage avoid being mounted?
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Sage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taranin tries to pass to full mount but Sage defends it.
Sage is trying to maintain the position but Taranin is very close to passing his half guard.
Taranin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taranin trying to control from half guard but Sage is working away.
Sage is looking to control Taranin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sage avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Taranin is keen to just control but Sage is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Sage clinches with his opponent.
Sage taking a breather.#T3#
Sage jumps guard but Taranin stands there with Sage around his waist. Sage gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Sage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sage jumps into guard, dragging Taranin to the mat.
Sage seems keen to control Taranin's posture.
Taranin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taranin postures up. #SUB2#
Taranin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sage is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sage has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Sage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taranin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sage has managed to get both his arms back between Taranin's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB2#
Taranin working for a triangle but Sage defends it easily.
Sage wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maksim Taranin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sage enables Taranin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sage manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Taranin stopping the sweep attempt from Sage.
Sage throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Taranin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sage looking to control.
Sage 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin controlling from the top position.
Maksim Taranin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taranin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Sage keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Sage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sage pulls Taranin in close to his closed guard and prevents Taranin from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Sage gets caught napping as Taranin dives in and scores a takedown. Sage manages to retain guard.
Sage is wriggling around but Taranin manages to pass to half guard. #REVR##SUB#
Sage actively working from the bottom here.
Sage is looking for a sweep. Taranin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Taranin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Taranin stalling away here and it's allowed Sage to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sage keeping full guard, as Taranin tries to pass.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sage is trying to keep Taranin in close. #T3#
Sage trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sage keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Sage looking to control.
Taranin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taranin is one step ahead there.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Sage keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taranin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taranin slaps away a takedown attempt from Sage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taranin. Sage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sage appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sage fails to land the takedown.
Taranin looks to land a left hand but Sage moved out of range nicely.
Sage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sage is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Taranin misses the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sage tries to clinch there but Taranin circles away. #TD2#
Taranin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sage stops Taranin from passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maksim Taranin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sage throws a shot from downtown. Taranin moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Taranin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Sage looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Taranin has picked Sage up and slammed him! Sage can't keep hold of the triangle and Taranin manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Taranin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sage is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Taranin is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sage sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Taranin wants to control but Sage is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Taranin seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Taranin is looking for a kimura here.
Sage wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taranin drops an elbow to the side of Sage's head.
Sage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sage is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sage is pressing down on Taranin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taranin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sage is looking to stand up but Taranin isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Taranin content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sage has locked up a guillotine! Sage's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Taranin is holding on here and Sage must be using up a lot of energy. Taranin has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sage gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Sage!
Devon Sage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 61: Dochenko vs Talvela
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1##TD#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lloyd wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Lloyd is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lloyd avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lloyd keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lloyd is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lloyd keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Lloyd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lloyd wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Lloyd is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie working Lloyd over with strikes.
Lloyd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Lloyd works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Lloyd is controlling Gracie's posture.#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lloyd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lloyd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Lloyd is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Lloyd seems content to control.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lloyd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB2#
Lloyd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Lloyd works his way into full mount!
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lloyd raining down shots from the mount!
Lloyd controlling the pace for now.
Lloyd is continuing to stall.#T4#
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Lloyd controlling the pace for now.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Lloyd wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lloyd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lloyd connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Lloyd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lloyd slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Gracie with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Lloyd does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Lloyd throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
A short uppercut from Gracie.
Lloyd throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Lloyd has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Lloyd has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Lloyd throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lloyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lloyd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lloyd blocking some punches.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Lloyd, against the cage.
Lloyd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Lloyd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Lloyd has him pressed against the cage.
Lloyd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lloyd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Lloyd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Lloyd lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Lloyd tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Lloyd is trying to stall.
Lloyd crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Lloyd holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lloyd scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lloyd creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lloyd works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Lloyd can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Lloyd lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #T2#
Lloyd can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lloyd lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Still in the clinch, Lloyd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lloyd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lloyd lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Lloyd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lloyd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Lloyd.
Lloyd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lloyd stalling in the clinch.
Lloyd crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Lloyd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Lloyd is stalling here.
Lloyd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lloyd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Lloyd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lloyd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Gracie avoiding damage as Lloyd throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lloyd.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Lloyd controls his hands.
Lloyd lands a shot to the body.
Lloyd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Lloyd.
Lloyd utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lloyd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lloyd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Lloyd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lloyd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Lloyd.
Lloyd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lloyd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Lloyd holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Lloyd is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lloyd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lloyd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Lloyd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lloyd blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lloyd.
Lloyd working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Lloyd can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Lloyd lands a body shot.
Lloyd throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lloyd.
Lloyd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dominic Lloyd seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lloyd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
Lloyd content to stall in guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lloyd from controlling successfully.
Lloyd passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Lloyd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lloyd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lloyd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lloyd slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Lloyd moved out of range nicely.
Lloyd tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Lloyd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Lloyd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lloyd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.#SU2#
Lloyd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lloyd wants to counter with a clinch but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Lloyd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie sets himself, and Lloyd steps forward looking for the clinch! Gracie avoids it this time.
Lloyd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dominic Lloyd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lloyd stuffs the takedown.
Lloyd wants to counter the offense by Gracie and move into the clinch position.
Lloyd lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Lloyd.
Lloyd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Lloyd's head but Lloyd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lloyd lands an overhand right.
Dominic Lloyd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lloyd lands a jab to the head.
Lloyd slips under a jab.
Lloyd wants to counter the offense by Gracie and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Lloyd fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Lloyd is now in Gracie's guard.
Lloyd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Lloyd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Lloyd 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.
Dominic Lloyd has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Lloyd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Lloyd defends it easily.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lloyd's guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lloyd holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kron Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Lloyd is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Lloyd is retaining full guard.
Lloyd 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.
Gracie postures up.
Lloyd trying to control the position here.
Lloyd working a defensive guard here.
Lloyd wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Lloyd blocks nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 203 Vilkas vs Narushima
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Maitonaama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brown misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Maitonaama is looking for the big counter here.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Maitonaama was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Brown drives through with a takedown into Maitonaama's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maitonaama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maitonaama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown wants to control from the top but Maitonaama keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Maitonaama trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Maitonaama wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Maitonaama is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maitonaama is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Maitonaama working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Maitonaama is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Brown has gone for a leg lock! Maitonaama slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.#REVB#
Maitonaama tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Maitonaama stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Maitonaama is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maitonaama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Maitonaama is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maitonaama working some strikes from top position.
Maitonaama stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maitonaama scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Maitonaama moves into full guard.
Maitonaama wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown pushing down on Maitonaama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown is keen to just control but Maitonaama is a slippery customer.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Maitonaama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Maitonaama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown is just content to waste time from the top position. Maitonaama takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Maitonaama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Maitonaama has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Brown 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.
Maitonaama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maitonaama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown wants to control from the top but Maitonaama keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maitonaama wants to sweep but no luck.
Maitonaama keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Maitonaama looking for a sweep. Not yet Maitonaama, not yet. #SUB2#
Maitonaama is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Maitonaama is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Maitonaama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Maitonaama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leroy Brown will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Brown cracks Maitonaama with a good jab.
Maitonaama takes one to the chin there.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maitonaama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maitonaama blocks a head kick by Brown.
Maitonaama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Maitonaama drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully.
Maitonaama with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maitonaama trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Maitonaama working some strikes from top position.
Maitonaama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Maitonaama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aslak Maitonaama has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Maitonaama working the ground and pound from side control.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Brown is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Maitonaama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Maitonaama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Maitonaama working away.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maitonaama lands a few punches from side control.
Maitonaama lands a nice forearm strike.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Maitonaama cracks Brown with a big elbow.
Brown takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Maitonaama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Maitonaama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
Brown is not content to let Maitonaama control the position.
Brown regains half guard.#SUB2#
Maitonaama is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown wants to get back to full guard but Maitonaama has passed into side control.#T4#
Brown is not content to let Maitonaama control the position.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Maitonaama wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Maitonaama scoring with punches and elbows.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maitonaama working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown tries to roll over but Maitonaama keeps him under control.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maitonaama looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslak Maitonaama 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#
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maitonaama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Maitonaama shoots in and bounces Brown off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Maitonaama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maitonaama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Brown looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Maitonaama is defending well. Brown quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Maitonaama has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Brown celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leroy Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, Leroy Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 200 Pinkman vs Grant 3
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
GU shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing GU's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
GU throws a right hand that Bowers ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowers also avoids with ease.
Bowers has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice shot lands for Bowers.
GU uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bowers.
GU has his takedown stuffed
and Bowers counters with a nice uppercut.
GU slips a jab from Bowers.
Bowers drops his hands momentarily and GU takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
GU throws a series of punches but Bowers avoids them all with ease.
Bowers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from GU.#TD#
Bowers gets caught flat footed, as GU shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Bowers wants to stand up but GU is controlling him.
GU throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
GU looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
GU throwing strikes but missing.
GU trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
GU in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bowers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
GU throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bowers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
GU postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
GU has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
GU with a flurry of punches that miss.
GU with a flurry of punches that miss.
GU connects with a couple of short punches.
Bowers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from GU.
GU scoring with punches to the head and body.
GU won't allow Bowers to get back to his feet.
GU is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
GU throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
GU working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
GU scoring with punches to the head and body.
GU is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowers has wrist control.
GU tries to free his leg and advance position but Bowers is retaining full guard.
Bowers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
GU is working Bowers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES2#
Bowers has his feet on GU's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
GU has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bowers! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gubba GU. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by GU.
GU takes one to the chin there.
A low kick lands for Bowers.
GU lands with a straight right. Bowers didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Art Bowers has been cut.
GU swinging wildly here.
GU scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gubba GU seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Bowers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bowers throws a lazy right hand but GU sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bowers avoids the head kick by GU.
GU throws a low kick but Bowers avoids it.
GU changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bowers tries to avoid it but GU manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bowers to the ground. Bowers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bowers slips a jab and a cross from GU.
Bowers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and GU connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
GU throws a hook but Bowers avoids it easily.
GU dives in and grabs Bowers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bowers pushes down on GU's head and hops out.
Bowers lands a nice leg kick that just misses GU's sensitive parts.
GU showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bowers.
GU uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowers.
GU appears to be looking for a big counter.
GU throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bowers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Bowers misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for GU.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
GU scoring well with a low kick there.
GU has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bowers finds it's way round the side to connect with GU's head.
GU fails with a takedown attempt.
GU lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bowers backs up against the cage.
Bowers misses with a jab, cross combination.
GU throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bowers to counter with a crisp jab.
GU looks to throw a body kick
and Bowers counters with a stiff right hand.
GU uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowers.
An attempted straight right counter from GU misses the target.
Bowers lands a head kick!
GU takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#GU is rocked!
Good exchange - Bowers coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gubba GU will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Art Bowers's cut.
That's time! GU's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for GU. That snapped Bowers's head back.
Bowers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
GU thumps Bowers with a low kick.
GU throws a lazy head kick
letting Bowers counter with a right hand.
Oh GU is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
GU will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
GU seems to have got his legs back now.
Bowers scores with a hook to the body. GU takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bowers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bowers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bowers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bowers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
GU staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Bowers lands a big head kick that sends GU tumbling to the mat! Bowers takes a step backwards and waves GU back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Art Bowers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
GU moves out of range as Bowers throws a body kick.
GU scores with a jab to the head. #KD#
GU lands a head kick that stumbles Bowers and the fighters go to the mat.
GU postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#Bowers is rocked!#ES2#
Bowers kicks GU off and gets to his feet. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for GU. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bowers enables GU to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bowers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
GU throws a big elbow that misses.
GU missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as GU accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
GU throws a big right hand that misses.
GU works over Bowers with some ground and pound from guard.#ES2#
Bowers kicks GU off and gets to his feet. #KD#
GU throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Bowers stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. GU follows into mount!
Bowers is still in real trouble! Can GU finish him?
Gubba GU 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.
GU lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Bowers! GU sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Bowers and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gubba GU!
After winning the bout, Gubba GU thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AVKT 25: Reigning Fire
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Kelvin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justice. #CL2#
Justice has closed the distance and engaged Kelvin in a clinch. #TD2#
Justice jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kelvin trying to control but Justice is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Justice is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Justice holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Justice has his foot on Kelvin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kelvin works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice has his hands on Kelvin's head, controlling the position.
Kelvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Kelvin looking for subs off his back but Justice has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Kelvin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Justice passes into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kelvin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kelvin trying his best to control but Justice has mounted him.
Kelvin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Justice controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Justice 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.
Kelvin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Justice controlling from the full mount.
Kelvin tries to hold on but Justice pushes him away. #T3#
Kelvin tries to control the position but Justice now has his back.
Kelvin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Justice controlling the position well here. Kelvin rolled but Justice kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Justice is not going to allow Kelvin to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Kelvin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Justice gets his way!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Justice keeps control of the position easily here as Kelvin tries to buck him off. #T4#
Kelvin tries to roll but Justice sticks to his back.
Kelvin trying to control the hands but Justice breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Justice controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carson Justice 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##CL2#
Justice rushes Kelvin and presses him up against the cage.
Kelvin can't find room to land a body shot as Justice controls the action.
Justice is trying to pull guard but Kelvin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kelvin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kelvin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Justice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelvin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelvin throws a punch but it's blocked by Justice.
Justice jumps guard but Kelvin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kelvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Justice uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Justice pulls Kelvin into guard.
Kelvin trying to control but Justice is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Justice holds on and takes a little breather.
Kelvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelvin is looking to work some ground and pound but Justice has wrist control.#T1#
Justice is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Justice working for a triangle but Kelvin defends it easily. #SUB2#
Justice is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Justice is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kelvin defends well.
Kelvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kelvin preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Justice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kelvin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kelvin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Justice seems keen to control Kelvin's posture.
Kelvin looking to sit in guard and control but Justice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kelvin controls Justice momentarily but Justice frees himself. #T3#
Kelvin wants to sweep but no luck.
Kelvin looking to control. #SUB#
Kelvin working for submissions but it's allowed Justice to get to half guard.
Justice controlling the action here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Kelvin actively working from the bottom here.
Justice uses his free foot to push down on Kelvin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kelvin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justice controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carson Justice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Justice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Justice pushes Kelvin up against the cage in a clinch.
Justice fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Justice fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kelvin working aggressively here.
Justice fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andrew Kelvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Justice.#TD2#
Justice manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Justice looking for a sweep. Not yet Justice, not yet. #SUB2#
Justice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kelvin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Justice is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kelvin defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelvin looking to sit in guard and control but Justice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Kelvin being controlled here, momentarily.
Carson Justice has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kelvin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Justice passes into half guard.
Kelvin is looking for a sweep. Justice is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Justice seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kelvin trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justice content to control rather than advance. #T3#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Justice looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Kelvin gets tackled into the cage by Justice. Justice maintains the clinch. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Justice has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kelvin uses from the top position.
Justice wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kelvin throwing strikes but missing.
Kelvin trying to control but Justice is working from the bottom.
Justice has control of Kelvin's left arm, preventing Kelvin from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kelvin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Justice is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kelvin, into his guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kelvin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carson Justice really dominated that round.
That's time! Kelvin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##CL2#
Justice fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kelvin, pushing him back against the cage.
Justice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelvin can't find room to land a body shot as Justice controls the action.
Kelvin misses with the head strike.
Justice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Justice tries to pull guard but Kelvin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kelvin scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Justice pulls guard effortlessly.
Kelvin tries to free his leg and advance position but Justice is retaining full guard.
Justice trying to keep a closed guard but Kelvin is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Justice has his foot on Kelvin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kelvin works his way back into a safe position though.
Kelvin is fighting to break Justice's control of his arms but Justice is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kelvin wants to control from the top but Justice keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Justice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Justice keeping moving, preventing Kelvin from controlling successfully.
Justice can't keep his opponent in guard - Kelvin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Kelvin is working for a submission of some sort.
Justice moves into full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kelvin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Justice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kelvin wants to control from the top but Justice keeps moving. #SUB2#
Justice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kelvin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kelvin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Justice tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Justice is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Justice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kelvin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kelvin advances to half guard.
Justice wants to control but Kelvin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kelvin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Justice sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kelvin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Justice has managed to free his arm - good work.
Justice moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Kelvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Justice looking for a guillotine here but Kelvin defends easily.
Kelvin trying to control but Justice is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Carson Justice will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kelvin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R5##CL2#
Justice gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Justice has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kelvin uses from the top position.
Kelvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Justice had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kelvin defends it easily.#SUB2#
Justice looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Justice is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kelvin is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Justice keeping moving, preventing Kelvin from controlling successfully.
Kelvin looking to pass the guard.
Kelvin throws a big right hand that misses.
Justice pulls Kelvin in close to prevent any damage.
Justice's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Justice is continuing to stall.
Kelvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kelvin throws out a loose jab but Justice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelvin misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Justice gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kelvin working aggressively here.
Justice tries to pull guard but Kelvin holds him up against the cage and eventually Justice drops back down to his feet.
Justice has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kelvin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Justice can turn it around.
Justice jumps guard but Kelvin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Justice ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Justice no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kelvin forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Justice trying to hold on to Kelvin's head to control him but Kelvin postures up.
Justice is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kelvin is staying active.
Kelvin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Kelvin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Justice sees it coming and defends easily.
Justice makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Justice.#SUB2#
Justice working for a triangle but Kelvin defends it easily.
Kelvin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Justice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelvin is one step ahead there.
Justice wants to control but Kelvin passes easily into half guard.
Justice keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelvin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Justice keeps working.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carson Justice!
Carson Justice is the new lightweight champion!

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Sasaki 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Dansworth misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Dansworth.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Scott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dansworth throws a hook but Scott blocks it.#TD#
Dansworth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Scott sprawls well initially but Dansworth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Scott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dansworth wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Scott trying to control here. #SUB#
Dansworth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Scott has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dansworth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dansworth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dansworth trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away. #SUB2#
Scott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scott tries to roll over but Dansworth keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Dansworth is working for a kimura but Scott is defending it quite comfortably.
Dansworth prevents Scott from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dansworth is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dansworth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Scott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dansworth is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dansworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Dansworth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scott sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dansworth is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Dansworth is working for a kimura but Scott is defending it quite comfortably.
Scott wants to control but Dansworth is keeping busy.
Dansworth works his way into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dansworth cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T3##SUB#
Dansworth has control of Scott's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Scott regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dansworth lands a heavy elbow.
Dansworth tries to control but Scott wriggling away.
Dansworth landing strikes from the mount.
Dansworth avoids the attempt from Scott to control.
Dansworth lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #SUB#
Dansworth has control of Scott's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Scott regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Scott tries to lock up and control but Dansworth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dansworth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape. #T4#
Scott wants to control but Dansworth is having none of it.
Dansworth working the ground and pound effectively.
Scott tries to hold on but Dansworth pushes him away.
Dansworth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Scott can't escape the position.
Dansworth dominating with strikes here.
Scott is bucking up trying to escape but Dansworth cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#Scott is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dansworth content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Dansworth is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Scott can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Scott is in a horrible position here. Dansworth smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Dansworth dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dansworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dansworth scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Dansworth.
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dansworth, as that shot connected.
Dansworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dansworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Dansworth.
Scott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch but Dansworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greg Dansworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dansworth thuds his right hand into Scott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dansworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scott counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott tries to clinch up.
Dansworth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A cross from Dansworth lands.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Dansworth finish him?#TD#
Dansworth lands a huge takedown. Scott is out but the ref is slow to react and Dansworth lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Scott lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Dansworth!
After winning the bout, Greg Dansworth thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 176
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Iwaga Genochin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Iwaga Genochin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jiet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jiet! But no joy.#CL#
Iwaga Genochin clinches up against the cage.
Iwaga Genochin tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD#
Iwaga Genochin jumps into guard, dragging Jiet to the mat.
Iwaga Genochin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Iwaga Genochin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiet is one step ahead there.
Iwaga Genochin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Iwaga Genochin stands and throws Jiet's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SUB#
Iwaga Genochin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jiet prevents Iwaga Genochin from improving position. #SUB#
Iwaga Genochin is trying to get an arm triangle but Jiet is defending well. #SUB#
Iwaga Genochin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Iwaga Genochin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jiet is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Iwaga Genochin yanks on the arm and Jiet is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Iwaga Genochin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin!
A very excited looking Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin 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: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 13
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Clarkint tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castiana drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clarkint sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Castiana drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Clarkint had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Castiana defends it easily.
Castiana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Castiana controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Clarkint looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Clarkint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castiana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castiana 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castiana throws a strike but Clarkint rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Castiana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarkint is one step ahead there.
Clarkint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castiana swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Castiana looking to control.
Clarkint trying to control but Castiana is working from the bottom.
Castiana keeping full guard, as Clarkint tries to pass.
Clarkint won't allow Castiana to sweep him here. #SUB#
Clarkint avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Castiana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clarkint doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clarkint manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clarkint slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Castiana is looking to improve his position.
Castiana is doing well to control the position and prevent Clarkint from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Clarkint is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Castiana is staying active underneath Clarkint, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Castiana is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Clarkint jumps into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Clarkint tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Clarkint is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castiana has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castiana regains half guard.#T3#
Castiana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Castiana.
Clarkint pushes down on Castiana's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Castiana is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clarkint's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clarkint's back!#SUB#
Castiana has got one arm under Clarkint's chin. This could be trouble... Clarkint trying to control the other hand but Castiana gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Clarkint has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ramon Castiana!

Event: HFC 85: Fermi vs Marley
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Avila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Avila is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Avila pushes Rodriguez away with a front kick.
Avila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Rodriguez clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Avila.
Avila pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Avila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Avila manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Avila appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Avila scores with the left hand. Rodriguez knows he should have avoided that one.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Julian Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila jabs Rodriguez right on the nose. Rodriguez blinks but takes it well.
Rico Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avila darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Avila throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Avila pushes him off.#T1#
Avila misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Avila misses.
Avila throws a leg kick which misses Rodriguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodriguez tries to avoid it.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Avila avoids it well. #TD2#
Rodriguez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Avila is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Avila doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodriguez. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Avila is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rico Rodriguez!

Event: DMMA 198 Otori vs Adeoluwa
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Luciano tries to clinch but Maharajah moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Maharajah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Maharajah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maharajah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maharajah shoots in but Luciano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maharajah staying out of range there.
Luciano scores with a decent looking hook.
Maharajah scores with a jab to the body.
Maharajah sizes up Luciano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maharajah doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Maharajah throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maharajah loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Luciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maharajah doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osiris Maharajah. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Luciano slips a straight right by Maharajah.
Luciano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maharajah's head backwards.
Maharajah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maharajah tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
Maharajah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Luciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheers as Maharajah lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luciano doesn't seem phased though.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maharajah.
Maharajah with a nice cross.#CL#
Maharajah moves into range and clinches up with Luciano.
A short uppercut from Maharajah. #TD#
Maharajah drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Maharajah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luciano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luciano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luciano tries to free his leg and advance position but Maharajah is retaining full guard.
Luciano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Luciano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maharajah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luciano has managed to get both his arms back between Maharajah's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Luciano trying to control but Maharajah is working from the bottom.
Luciano stands and throws Maharajah's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maharajah manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Luciano has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Maharajah winds up and cracks Luciano with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Luciano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maharajah pulls his head out easily.
Luciano trying to hold on to Maharajah's head to control him but Maharajah postures up.
Luciano tries to get to full guard but Maharajah has control of the leg.
Luciano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maharajah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Luciano is looking for a sweep. Maharajah 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.
Luciano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maharajah.
Maharajah not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maharajah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Luciano gets full guard.
Maharajah trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Luciano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maharajah defends it easily.
Maharajah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Luciano has momentary wrist control but Maharajah slips an elbow through the middle.
Maharajah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maharajah is stalling here. Luciano is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Maharajah seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Luciano has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Luciano trying to control the position but Maharajah is working away. #T4#
Luciano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Maharajah tries to buck Luciano off but Luciano is having none of it.#SUB2#
Luciano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maharajah is not content to let Luciano control the position.
Maharajah is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Luciano is trying to get an arm triangle but Maharajah is defending well.
Maharajah can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osiris Maharajah dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Luciano connects with a looping right hand.
Maharajah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luciano feints and then cracks Maharajah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maharajah down.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano throws a leg kick which misses Maharajah's front leg but catches the back leg as Maharajah tries to avoid it.
Osiris Maharajah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maharajah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Maharajah's head.
Maharajah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luciano connects with a body shot.
Luciano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Luciano.
Nice sprawl there from Luciano as Maharajah shoots in.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Maharajah is out of range.
Maharajah throwing a counter right hand but Luciano manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Luciano. #T1#
Luciano throws a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Luciano.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Maharajah.
Maharajah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maharajah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maharajah throws a series of punches but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano cracks Maharajah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Luciano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luciano connects with a crisp jab.
Maharajah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maharajah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maharajah misses the shot to the body.
Maharajah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Maharajah.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Maharajah moves into the clinch.
Maharajah misses with the head strike.
Maharajah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osiris Maharajah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maharajah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maharajah tries to work over Luciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A short left from Maharajah.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Luciano on the inside.
A short right from Luciano on the inside.
Luciano is trying to maintain a safe position but Maharajah gets an underhook and turns Luciano into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Maharajah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luciano lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maharajah.
Maharajah lands a body shot. #BC2#
Luciano breaks the clinch.
Maharajah shoots in for a takedown but Luciano shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Luciano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maharajah's guard.
Luciano tries to free his leg and advance position but Maharajah is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Maharajah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maharajah is trying to keep Luciano in close. #SUB#
Maharajah is looking for a triangle but Luciano pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Maharajah keeping moving, preventing Luciano from controlling successfully.
Luciano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maharajah trying to keep a closed guard but Luciano is proving a slippery customer.
Luciano wants to control from the top but Maharajah keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Maharajah is looking for a triangle here but Luciano uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ray Luciano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maharajah is trying to control Luciano's posture but Luciano avoids it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maharajah manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Luciano actively working from the bottom here.
Luciano wants to get back to full guard.
Maharajah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maharajah throwing shots but Luciano is blocking nicely.
Luciano gets full guard.#SUB2#
Maharajah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luciano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maharajah has managed to get both his arms back between Luciano's legs - danger averted.
Maharajah throws a big elbow that misses.
Maharajah chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Luciano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maharajah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maharajah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maharajah connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Luciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maharajah.
Maharajah tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maharajah throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Luciano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Luciano slips a jab from Maharajah.
Luciano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luciano wants it to stay on the feet.
Maharajah shoots and misses
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Maharajah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maharajah tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
Maharajah swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Luciano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maharajah throws a right and a left that Luciano avoids nicely. #TD2#
Luciano throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maharajah tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Luciano is in Maharajah's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Maharajah throws his legs up looking for a submission but Luciano uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Luciano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maharajah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Luciano works to advance to full mount. Maharajah defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Luciano fails to take his opponent's back.
Luciano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maharajah is trying desperately to improve position.
Luciano moves to take his opponent's back.
Maharajah is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Maharajah showing good submission defense here.
Maharajah tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Maharajah tries to lock up and control but Luciano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Luciano has control of Maharajah's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Maharajah regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Maharajah tries to lock up and control but Luciano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maharajah 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.
Maharajah trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Maharajah has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Luciano escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Luciano!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Luciano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Luciano gets to mount! Maharajah was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB2#
Luciano jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maharajah manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Luciano working away.#SUB2#
Luciano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maharajah manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Luciano is looking to take a break and control but Maharajah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Maharajah is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luciano pulls his head out easily.
Luciano trying to control the action but Maharajah is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maharajah actively working from the bottom here.
Luciano works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Luciano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Luciano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maharajah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Luciano 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Luciano!
Ray Luciano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 173
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Ipitan.
Planck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Planck throws a shot from downtown. Ipitan moves away and avoids it.
Ipitan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Planck.
Ipitan throws a series of punches but Planck moves out of range.
Ipitan misses with a few strikes there.
Planck misses with the combination.
Planck lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Planck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ipitan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Planck stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like King Ipitan has been cut.
A head kick misses from Ipitan.
Planck misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Planck does no damage.
Planck misses with a series of wild punches.
Ipitan works Planck's body with a nice hook.
Max Planck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Planck throws the left hand but Ipitan avoids the punch easily.
Ipitan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ipitan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ipitan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Planck misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick from Planck lands but Ipitan takes it in his stride.
Planck looks to throw the jab but Ipitan is out of range.
Planck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#King Ipitan's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Planck cracks Ipitan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ipitan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Planck finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ipitan throws a head kick that misses.
Ipitan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Planck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ipitan misses the shot to the body.
Planck lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Planck throws a body punch but Ipitan moves out of range.
Planck throws a jab when Ipitan was well out of range.
Ipitan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Planck has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Planck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Ipitan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Planck misses with a lunging right hand
and Ipitan counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Max Planck has been cut.
Planck lands a slapping body shot.
Planck with a hook.#CUT2#King Ipitan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Planck digs a good body shot into Ipitan's ribs.
Ipitan staying out of range there.
Ipitan throws a big counter combination but Planck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ipitan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ipitan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Planck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ipitan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ipitan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Planck backs up against the cage.
Planck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Planck works Ipitan's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Planck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Planck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Planck lands a right hook to the body. #T3##CL#
Ipitan has Planck up against the cage in a clinch.
Ipitan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#Jeez, King Ipitan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ipitan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Ipitan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ipitan swings for the body but Planck moves out of range.
Planck connects with a looping right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at King Ipitan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Max Planck!
A victorious Max Planck thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 493: Holl VS Cruz
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
White shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ignatiev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ignatiev defends well and White ends up having to push Ignatiev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
White shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
White is working for a kimura but Ignatiev is defending it quite comfortably.
Ignatiev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
White is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ignatiev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White is looking to advance position but Ignatiev won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
White is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignatiev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ignatiev is looking to improve his position.
Ignatiev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ignatiev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
Ignatiev tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
Ignatiev preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
White is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
White is trying to control the action in half guard but Ignatiev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ignatiev wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
White missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
White trying to pass the guard but Ignatiev defending well.
White lands strikes from half guard.
White wants to control but Ignatiev is keeping him busy.
Ignatiev preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ignatiev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ignatiev tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ignatiev defends it well.
Ignatiev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Ignatiev is controlling White's position as best he can from this difficult position.
White passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ignatiev!
White takes Ignatiev's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ignatiev is in trouble. #SUB2#
White has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ignatiev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
White working for the choke.
Ignatiev wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
White is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ignatiev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4##SUB2#
White has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ignatiev! Can he survive? No! He's out! White gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Albert White!
After winning the bout, Albert White thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 493: Holl VS Cruz
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Eggert misses with a looping left.
Eggert misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reemer. That's going to slow Eggert down.
Reemer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Reemer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reemer throws a body punch but Eggert moves out of range.
Eggert is looking for the big counter here.
Eggert connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Hole Reemer has been cut.#CL#
Reemer darts in and clinches Eggert up against the cage.
Reemer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eggert doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Eggert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uwe Eggert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eggert throws a hook to the side of Reemer's head but Reemer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Eggert finds it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reemer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eggert's sensitive parts.
No joy there for Eggert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reemer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eggert takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Eggert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reemer circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Reemer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reemer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Eggert misses with a straight left.
Eggert throws a wild body kick that Reemer sees coming a mile off.
Reemer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eggert looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reemer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Reemer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Reemer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Eggert on his heels. He'll look to pass Eggert's guard now, I'm sure.

Eggert has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Reemer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Reemer moves out of range of the strikes.
Eggert misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Eggert pushes Reemer up against the cage in a clinch.
Eggert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eggert wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eggert prevents a body shot from Reemer.
Reemer presses Eggert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reemer struggles to land a body shot inside as Eggert controls his hands.
Reemer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eggert throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Eggert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reemer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Eggert on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Eggert misses
and Reemer counters with a stiff right hand.
Reemer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Eggert feints and then cracks Reemer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reemer down.
Reemer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
An inside leg kick lands from Reemer.
Reemer slips a straight right by Eggert.
Reemer lands a nice looking body shot.
Eggert tries to clinch but Reemer moves out of range. #CL#
Reemer takes the fight into the clinch.
Reemer stalling.
Reemer scores with a shot to the side of Eggert's head.
Eggert tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reemer lands a hook that snaps the head of Eggert backwards.
Eggert has a couple of punches blocked by Reemer.
Eggert blocks an uppercut.
Reemer scores with a shot to the side of Eggert's head.
Reemer lands with a light punch inside.
Reemer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reemer lands a hook that snaps the head of Eggert backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Eggert fails to land. #T3#
Reemer dodges an elbow strike from Eggert. #TD#
Reemer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Eggert trying to hold on to Reemer's head to control him but Reemer postures up.
Eggert gets full guard.
Reemer scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Eggert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reemer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reemer scoring with some ground and pound.
Reemer working some strikes from top position.
Reemer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reemer scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#Eggert is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Reemer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reemer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reemer chips away with some ground and pound.
Eggert is still in real trouble! Can Reemer finish him?#T4#
Reemer won't allow Eggert to sweep him here.
Eggert seems to have recovered his senses.
Reemer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reemer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eggert's head.
Reemer distracts Eggert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reemer arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Eggert's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hole Reemer!
In his post fight interview, Hole Reemer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RISE 171
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Karter - that will leave a mark!
Karter throws a head kick that misses.
Karter throws a hook but Goode blocks it.
Goode throws a jab when Karter was well out of range.#CL2#
Karter has Goode up against the cage in a clinch.
Goode is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goode tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goode throws a punch but it's blocked by Karter .
Goode working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goode working aggressively here.
Karter working Goode over with knees to the body.
A short right from Goode on the inside. #BC2#
Karter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goode is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karter throws a head kick but Goode moves out of range.
Goode tries to clinch but Karter moves out of range. #T1#
Karter takes a swing at Goode's ribcage but misses.
Karter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Karter misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Goode misses the target.
Karter throws a jab when Goode was well out of range.
Goode was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karter misses with a low kick.
Karter throws an off balance right hand
and Goode counters with a nice body shot.
Goode circles away from the clinch attempt
and Goode counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goode tries to clinch up.
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goode counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karter thinking.
Karter throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Goode on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goode paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karter tries to clinch up.#T2#
Karter swings for the body but Goode moves out of range.
Karter connects with a solid leg kick.
Karter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Karter .
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Karter . That's going to slow Goode down.
Karter throws a lazy head kick
and Goode counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Karter closes the distance and pushes Goode back into the cage.
Karter prevents a body shot from Goode.
Goode blocking some punches.
Goode gets through Karter 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goode creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karter misses with a knee to the head.
Karter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Karter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goode is working Karter over against the cage.#BC#
Goode breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goode changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karter looks winded!#T3#
Karter misses with a body punch
enabling Goode to counter with a crisp jab.
Goode avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Goode on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goode throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goode throws an overhand right that lands on Karter 's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot.
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Goode's shoulder, as Goode tries to avoid the shot.
Goode connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goode throws a jab but it's blocked by Karter .
Karter fails to land with a series of punches.
Karter misses with a head kick.
Goode appears to be looking for a big counter.
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goode was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter .
Karter scores with a one two! Goode had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Karter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goode doesn't seem bothered though.
Goode dips to his left and cracks Karter with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goode lands an overhand right.#T4#
Nice body punch from Goode.
Goode throws the left hand but Karter avoids the punch easily.
Karter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goode's head.
Karter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karter throws a sloppy head kick and Goode moves out of range easily.
Karter swinging wildly here.
A punch lands to the side of Goode 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karter swings widly with a right hand
and Goode cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goode drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Karter right on the button. Karter goes down! Goode follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Goode gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Goode!
Eli Goode was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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