Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1051 Hawk v Nuufo
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Rainey connects with a body shot.
De Fiore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Fiore.
De Fiore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Fiore throws a leg kick but Rainey checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rainey misses the target.
A lazy left from De Fiore finds it's target.
De Fiore lands a glancing blow to the side of Rainey's head.
Rainey misses with an uppercut
and De Fiore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rainey throws a body punch but De Fiore moves out of range.
De Fiore throws a body punch but Rainey moves out of range.
Rainey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Fiore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rainey 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.
De Fiore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Fiore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rainey misses with an uppercut
and De Fiore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Fiore throws a head kick but Rainey moves out of range.
Rainey lands a nice hook to De Fiore's body. De Fiore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rainey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rainey misses with a two punch combination.
De Fiore is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by De Fiore.
De Fiore connects with a single shot there.
Rainey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Fiore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rainey misses with a takedown
and De Fiore counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
De Fiore avoids a kick to the body.
De Fiore slips under a jab from Rainey.
De Fiore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Rainey misses its intended target.
De Fiore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rainey.
Rainey swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting De Fiore counter with a right hand.
De Fiore is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rainey.
Bradley Rainey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Fiore works Rainey's body with a nice hook.
Rainey cracks De Fiore with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Attilio De Fiore has been cut.
Rainey defending well as De Fiore loads up on a big left hand.
Rainey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Fiore is fending him off so far but Rainey persists. Nope, De Fiore circles away and we're back to standing.
Rainey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rainey misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by De Fiore's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rainey looks to land a left hand but De Fiore moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from De Fiore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Fiore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from De Fiore.
Rainey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Fiore's head backwards.
Rainey jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Fiore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rainey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Fiore misses with a low kick.
Rainey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Fiore is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rainey misses with a lunging right hand
and Rainey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Fiore takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
De Fiore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Fiore misses the shot to the body.
De Fiore throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Fiore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Fiore lands the left hand.
Rainey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Fiore tests Rainey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rainey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rainey ducks under a wild hook from De Fiore.
Attilio De Fiore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rainey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rainey lands with a kick to the temple. De Fiore shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rainey misses with a shot to the body
and De Fiore counters with a nice kick to the body.
De Fiore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
De Fiore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick from Rainey, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Fiore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rainey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Fiore circles away quickly and effectively.
Rainey throws the kick towards the body but De Fiore avoids it.
De Fiore connects with a body shot that sends Rainey's belly button to the back.
Rainey throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Fiore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rainey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Fiore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rainey shoots for a double leg takedown but De Fiore sprawls well. He's pushed Rainey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Attilio De Fiore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Rainey.
De Fiore scores with a jab to the head.
De Fiore throws a head kick that misses.
A solid body kick from De Fiore.
Rainey walks into a stiff left hand from De Fiore.
Rainey tries for a takedown but De Fiore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Fiore throws a big counter combination but Rainey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rainey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
De Fiore connects with a jab.
De Fiore moves away from the strike by Rainey. #T4#
Rainey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Fiore.
Rainey misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by De Fiore.
Rainey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Fiore tries to score with a low kick but Rainey moves his leg out of the way.
Rainey throws a solid leg kick but De Fiore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rainey.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rainey.
Rainey fails with a takedown attempt.
De Fiore looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
De Fiore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rainey throws out the jab.
Rainey misses with a lunging right hand
enabling De Fiore to counter with a crisp jab.
Rainey tests De Fiore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Fiore connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rainey looks to throw the jab but De Fiore is out of range.
Rainey throws a lazy right hand but De Fiore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from De Fiore misses.
Rainey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Attilio De Fiore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Attilio De Fiore's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
De Fiore swinging wildly here.
Rainey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Fiore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Fiore misses with a looping right.
Rainey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rainey swings widly with a right hand
and De Fiore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rainey misses with a hook.
De Fiore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from De Fiore.
De Fiore slips a jab from Rainey.
De Fiore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rainey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rainey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Fiore.
Rainey misses with a hook. De Fiore ducked under it nicely.
Rainey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Fiore delivers a nice body kick.
Rainey throws a body punch but De Fiore moves out of range. #TD2#
Rainey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Rainey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Fiore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rainey passes De Fiore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rainey thows a huge punch but De Fiore dodges it nicely.
Rainey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rainey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rainey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Rainey there.
Rainey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rainey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rainey slows the pace down in half guard.
Rainey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
De Fiore is controlling Rainey's trapped leg to prevent Rainey from advancing to side control.
De Fiore wants to improve his position but Rainey is controlling well.
De Fiore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rainey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Fiore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Fiore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rainey is nestled in close to De Fiore, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT2#Attilio De Fiore's cut is getting worse.
Rainey thows a huge punch but De Fiore dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Rainey there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rainey throwing shots but De Fiore is blocking nicely.
Rainey is trying to control. De Fiore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Fiore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rainey.
De Fiore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rainey.
Rainey is trying to control. De Fiore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rainey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rainey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rainey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rainey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Fiore's head.
Rainey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Fiore defending well though.
Rainey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rainey working De Fiore over with strikes. #CUT2#Attilio De Fiore's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
Rainey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rainey thows a huge punch but De Fiore dodges it nicely.
Rainey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rainey thows a huge punch but De Fiore dodges it nicely.
Rainey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rainey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Fiore defending well though.
De Fiore is in trouble now - Rainey has advanced to mount!
Rainey pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT2#Jeez, Attilio De Fiore's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bradley Rainey!
A less than humble Bradley Rainey misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#1045 Odin v Mickey
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Jomoney checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jomoney throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Jomoney there.
Rainey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jomoney.
Rainey walks into a left hand.
Jomoney dives in and grabs Rainey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rainey pushes down on Jomoney's head and hops out.
Rainey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jomoney thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2#
Jomoney ducks straight into an uppercut from Rainey and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Jomoney manages to regain guard straight away. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Jomoney has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jomoney wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rainey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rainey wants to stand and escape but instead Jomoney has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Rainey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Rainey keeping moving, preventing Jomoney from controlling successfully.
Rainey wants to stand up but Jomoney is controlling him.
Jomoney controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jomoney stops Rainey from standing up.
Jomoney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jomoney 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.
Jomoney wants to control from the top but Rainey keeps moving.
Jomoney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jomoney looking to sit in guard and control but Rainey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jomoney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rainey throws a strike but Jomoney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Jomoney wants to control from the top but Rainey keeps moving.
Jomoney throwing strikes but missing.
Jomoney sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jomoney slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rainey wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Jomoney misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jomoney fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jomoney wants to control but Rainey is keeping him busy.
Rainey regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jomoney's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jomoney wants to control but Rainey is keeping him busy.
Jomoney is taking a breather. Rainey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jomoney frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jomoney working Rainey over with strikes here.
Jomoney content just to control the position here.
Jomoney throwing strikes here but Rainey is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rainey wants to get back to his feet.
Jomoney throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rainey because Jomoney loaded up on that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Jomoney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Jomoney's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jomoney darts in looking for a takedown but Rainey gets double underhooks and turns Jomoney into the cage.
Rainey misses with some punches.
Jomoney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rainey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jomoney takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jomoney misses with an uppercut. Rainey saw that one coming.
A jab from Rainey misses.
Ivan Jomoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jomoney throws a good cross that connects.
Rainey tries to clinch but Jomoney moves out of range.
Jomoney takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bradley Rainey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown but Rainey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rainey! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Jomoney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jomoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rainey.
Rainey slips under a jab.
Rainey moves away from the strike by Jomoney.
Jomoney throws a hook but Rainey avoids it easily.#T1#
Jomoney scores with a jab to the head.
Rainey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jomoney's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jomoney duly obliges.
Jomoney misses with an uppercut.
Rainey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rainey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rainey moves away from the strike by Jomoney.
Rainey with the counter takedown but Jomoney avoids it easily.
Jomoney misses with a looping left.
Rainey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jomoney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rainey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rainey scores with a hook to the body. Jomoney takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rainey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jomoney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rainey can do to turn this around?
Jomoney misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Rainey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Jomoney makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rainey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rainey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rainey staying out of range there.#TD#
Jomoney scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
Jomoney is trying to ground and pound but Rainey uses the momentary lack of control by Jomoney to regain half guard.
Jomoney thows a huge punch but Rainey dodges it nicely.
Jomoney prevents Rainey from standing back up.
Jomoney looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jomoney throws a strike but Rainey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jomoney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Rainey manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rainey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jomoney is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rainey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Rainey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Jomoney tightens his grip and picks Rainey up, before dumping him to the ground. Rainey manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Rainey uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jomoney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rainey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rainey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jomoney works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jomoney throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Rainey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jomoney's guard.
Ivan Jomoney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rainey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rainey looking to sit in guard and control but Jomoney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jomoney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jomoney trying to control but Rainey is working from the bottom. #T4#
Jomoney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rainey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rainey keeping moving, preventing Jomoney from controlling successfully.
Jomoney slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jomoney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jomoney wants to pass the guard but Rainey is keeping the position.
Rainey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Jomoney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Jomoney's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jomoney is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rainey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rainey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jomoney scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jomoney swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rainey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rainey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jomoney is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jomoney misses with the combination.
Jomoney swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheers as Jomoney lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rainey doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jomoney fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Jomoney. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Jomoney.
Jomoney misses with a hook. Rainey ducked under it nicely.
Jomoney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rainey avoids it really well and circles away.
Jomoney misses with a hook
and Rainey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rainey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rainey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Jomoney drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jomoney looking to sit in guard and control but Rainey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rainey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bradley Rainey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jomoney seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jomoney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Jomoney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jomoney is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rainey tries to stand but Jomoney is controlling from the bottom.
Rainey looking to sit in guard and control but Jomoney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rainey keeping moving, preventing Jomoney from controlling successfully.
Jomoney throws a big elbow that misses.
Jomoney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jomoney trying to control but Rainey is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jomoney controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rainey keeping moving, preventing Jomoney from controlling successfully.
Jomoney throws a strike but Rainey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rainey with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jomoney is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jomoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Rainey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jomoney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jomoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Rainey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jomoney distracts Rainey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Rainey is looking for a triangle but Jomoney pushes his legs off easily.
Jomoney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rainey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jomoney is aware though and is defending well.
Jomoney is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Jomoney!
Ivan Jomoney very nearly forgot to thank Stoner's Killer Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GAMMA#1040 Wrecks v Darongo
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Mammadov tries for a takedown but Rainey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rainey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rainey.
Mammadov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rainey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mammadov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mammadov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mammadov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rainey.
Rainey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mammadov's sensitive parts.
Rainey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rainey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mammadov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rainey 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.#TD#
Mammadov feints and as Rainey raises his hands in defense, Mammadov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Rainey manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rainey scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Rainey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mammadov goes for a double leg but Rainey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rainey continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rainey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mammadov or not. #T1##TD#
Mammadov gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mammadov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rainey is just riding it out for now. Mammadov eventually gives up the hold.
Mammadov misses with a head shot. Rainey uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Mammadov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rainey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rainey has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rainey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mammadov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mammadov wants to sweep here but Rainey controlling him for the moment.
Rainey lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rainey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rainey wants to control from the top but Mammadov keeps moving.
Rainey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Mammadov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rainey is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Rainey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mammadov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rainey has managed to get both his arms back between Mammadov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Mammadov working for a triangle but Rainey defends it easily.
Rainey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rainey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mammadov wants to sweep here but Rainey controlling him for the moment.
Rainey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rainey stands up over Mammadov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rainey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rainey trying to control but Mammadov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rainey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mammadov keeping moving, preventing Rainey from controlling successfully.
Rainey postures up.
Rainey preventing the sweep.
Rainey lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Mammadov has his foot on Rainey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rainey works his way back into a safe position though.
Rainey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rainey preventing the sweep.
Rainey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Mammadov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mammadov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rainey stands up over Mammadov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rainey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rainey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rainey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4##SUB#
Mammadov working for a triangle but Rainey defends it easily.
Rainey landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#Mammadov is rocked!#SUB#
Mammadov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rainey defends it easily.
Rainey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Mammadov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rainey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mammadov seems to have got his legs back now.
Rainey trying to control the position from guard on top but Mammadov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mammadov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mammadov keeping moving, preventing Rainey from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a triangle but Rainey pushes his legs off easily.
Rainey cracks Mammadov with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Rainey dominated that round.
That's time! Mammadov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rainey throws a hook but Mammadov avoids it easily.
Rainey misses the shot to the body.
Mammadov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rainey looks to throw the jab but Mammadov is out of range.
Rainey loads up on a big right hand but Mammadov slips the punch.
Mammadov gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rainey gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Rainey!
Bradley Rainey decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GAMMA#1034 Tam v Gunner
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Nice shot by Rainey.
Rainey misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Rainey.
Cailean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cailean throws a hook to the side of Rainey's head but Rainey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rainey catches Cailean with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rainey with a nice cross.#ROC2#Cailean is rocked!
Cailean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rainey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Rainey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cailean lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cailean blocks a low kick nicely.
Rainey throws a lazy uppercut
and Cailean counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Cailean blocks the low kick.
Cailean lands a lovely overhand right.
Rainey cracks Cailean with a good jab.
A slow jab from Rainey misses its intended target. #T1#
Cailean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cailean throws a quick counter head kick but Rainey was just out of range.
Rainey misses with a hook
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab.
Rainey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cailean manages to avoid it.
Cailean scores with a leg kick.
Cailean's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rainey under the eye.
Cailean avoids the head kick by Rainey.
Rainey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rainey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cailean.
Rainey misses with a hook
and Cailean counters with a three punch combo that has Rainey backing up. Rainey nods at Cailean to acknowledge the strikes.
Cailean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rainey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the body from Rainey misses
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Rainey is predictable there
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
It looks like Cailean has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rainey thows a leg kick but Cailean checks it
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
Rainey misses with a straight right.
Rainey moves away from the strike by Cailean. #T2#
Rainey misses with a lunging right hand
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rainey moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Rainey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rainey misses with a hook
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
Rainey misses with a hook to the body
and Cailean counters with a three punch combo that has Rainey backing up. Rainey nods at Cailean to acknowledge the strikes.
Rainey misses with a hook
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Rainey feints and then cracks Cailean's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cailean down.
Rainey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cailean counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rainey throws a right hand that misses
and Cailean counters with a series of strikes. Rainey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rainey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rainey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cailean takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rainey thows a leg kick but Cailean checks it
and Rainey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cailean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cailean cracks Rainey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rainey misses with a leg kick
and Cailean counters with a big head kick but Rainey shrugs it off. #ROC#Rainey is rocked!#T3#
The fighters circle, before Cailean throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Rainey's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Cailean lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Axl Cailean!

Event: GAMMA#1029 Summa v Wilfred
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Rainey looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy feints the counter takedown.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Rainey shows good takedown defense.
Rainey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rainey.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rainey throws a leg kick
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy dives in for a single leg takedown but Rainey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hardy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rainey throws a low kick but Hardy avoids it.
Nice shot by Hardy.
Hardy stuns Rainey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rainey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bradley Rainey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nero Hardy.
Rainey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hardy is out of range and Rainey settles back down. #T1#
Rainey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hardy or perhaps it was just good defense by Rainey, which made it look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rainey. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Rainey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rainey throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rainey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardy.
Rainey slips a straight right by Hardy.
A lazy left from Hardy finds it's target.#T2#
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rainey.
Rainey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rainey half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rainey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hardy.
Hardy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rainey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardy scrambles back to his feet.
Hardy cracks Rainey with an open hand slap.
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!#TD2#
Hardy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rainey on his heels. He'll look to pass Rainey's guard now, I'm sure.
Rainey is looking to stand up but Hardy isn't so interested in that idea.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rainey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rainey being controlled here, momentarily.
Hardy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Hardy advances to half guard.
Rainey is not content to let Hardy control the position.#SUB2#
Hardy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rainey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardy. #SUB2#
Hardy seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hardy is trying to control. Rainey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rainey wants to get back to his feet.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rainey keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rainey connects with a crisp jab.
Nero Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rainey thuds his shin into the meat of Hardy's side.
Rainey misses with a hook.
Hardy feints the counter takedown.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rainey.
Hardy shoots in and drives through. Rainey sprawls well.
Rainey tries to counter with a takedown but Hardy is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bradley Rainey 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#
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rainey.
Hardy with the counter takedown but Rainey avoids it easily.
Rainey walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Hardy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A low kick from Rainey is predictable there #TD2#
and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Hardy seems to be working for a kimura but Rainey defends the submission attempt.
Rainey is in trouble now - Hardy has advanced to mount!
Hardy punching from mount but Rainey doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Hardy is working for a guillotine from mount but Rainey frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Hardy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rainey can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T1#
Rainey is trying to stand.
Hardy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Hardy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rainey is now in Hardy's guard. A big mistake from Hardy there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Hardy working for a triangle but Rainey defends it easily. #SUB2#
Hardy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rainey has passed into half guard! #T2#
Hardy tries to roll over but Rainey keeps him under control.
Rainey wants to stand but Hardy has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hardy works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Hardy is looking for a triangle but Rainey pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB2#
Hardy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rainey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rainey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Rainey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Bradley Rainey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rainey.
Rainey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rainey throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
Rainey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hardy sprawls and moves away.
Rainey throws a leg kick but Hardy checks it.
Hardy misses with a takedown
and Rainey counters with a stiff right hand.
Bradley Rainey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nero Hardy.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hardy or perhaps it was just good defense by Rainey, which made it look bad.
Rainey is looking to counter punch.
Hardy lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bradley Rainey will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rainey sprawls well. Rainey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Hardy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rainey counters with a good low kick that Hardy was not able to check.
Rainey tries to work over Hardy's front leg with a kick but Hardy checks it.
Rainey takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Hardy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rainey defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy stalks Rainey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rainey's face. Rainey staggers backwards, shaken.
Hardy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD2#
Hardy dives in and scores a takedown into Rainey's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rainey being controlled here, momentarily.
Rainey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##SUB2#
Hardy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rainey wants to stand up but Hardy is controlling him.
Nero Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Rainey is keeping the position.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Rainey keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hardy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hardy passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hardy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bradley Rainey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rainey is trying to buck Hardy off.
Hardy staying calm.#T3##ES#
Rainey bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rainey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rainey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy lands a slapping body shot.
Rainey throws a head kick that half lands.
Rainey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rainey.
Hardy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rainey tries to avoid it but Hardy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rainey to the ground. Rainey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bradley Rainey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nero Hardy.
Hardy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rainey scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Rainey.
Hardy walks into a jab.
Hardy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rainey thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hardy if he has to take too many more of those.
Hardy scores with a nice strike.
Rainey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bradley Rainey.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rainey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bradley Rainey!

Event: GC 513: Sampaio VS Tonal
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rainey manages to avoid it.
Rainey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rainey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rainey throws a leg kick
and Hernandez counters with an outside leg kick.
Hernandez looks to throw a body kick
and Rainey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick lands for Rainey. #TD2#
Rainey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hernandez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hernandez is looking to reverse the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rainey scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rainey throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hernandez's coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rainey lands some shots froms side control.
Rainey misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rainey in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hernandez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Hernandez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hernandez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rainey reverses the position - he's now on top in Hernandez's guard.
Rainey trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rainey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rainey might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hernandez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rainey's guard. #REVR#
Rainey is looking to stand up but Hernandez isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Hernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rainey swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rainey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hernandez forces his way into half guard.
Rainey trying to control but Hernandez postures up. #SUB#
Hernandez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rainey pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Hernandez wants to pass to mount but Rainey is defending the position.
Rainey regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Hernandez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rainey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rainey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rainey! #REVB#
Hernandez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hernandez is working hard here to advance position.
Rainey lands some shots froms side control.
Hernandez regains half guard.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Hernandez has hold of Rainey's hands but Rainey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rainey lands strikes from half guard.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep. Rainey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hernandez trying to hold on to Rainey's head to control him but Rainey postures up.
Rainey is keen to just control but Hernandez is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Rainey there.
Rainey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hernandez is in a horrible position here. Rainey smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rainey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Rainey 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#
Rainey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rainey misses with a head kick.
Rainey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rainey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rainey misses with a low kick.
Rainey swings widly with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a thumping low kick.
Rainey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rainey thumps Hernandez with a low kick.
Rainey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rainey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rainey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hernandez.
A little feinted left hand from Hernandez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rainey throws a hook but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Rainey thows a leg kick but Hernandez checks it
and Hernandez counters with a nice body kick.
Rainey lands a nice hook to Hernandez's body. Hernandez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Rainey throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Rainey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Rainey with the inside leg kick.
Hernandez moves out of range of the strikes.
Rainey scores with a head kick. Hernandez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rainey ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Rainey throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Hernandez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rainey.
Hernandez blocks a head kick by Rainey.
Hernandez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Maxi Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rainey lands a nice hook to Hernandez's body. Hernandez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hernandez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rainey to score with a decent uppercut.
Rainey misses the shot to the body.
Rainey swings widly with a right hand
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand. #T2#
Rainey throws a head kick that misses
and Hernandez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rainey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Rainey throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range.
Rainey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rainey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from Rainey.
Rainey tries to work over Hernandez's front leg with a kick but Hernandez checks it.
Hernandez is looking to land body kicks.
Rainey walks into a jab.
Hernandez throws a front kick aimed at Rainey's knee but Rainey avoids it well.
A jab from Rainey misses.
Rainey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Rainey.
Rainey misses the jab.#T3#
A low kick from Rainey misses
and Hernandez counters with a good, hard body kick but Rainey shrugs it off.
Hernandez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rainey lands with an uppercut that bounces Hernandez off the cage and back into range.
Rainey throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
Rainey throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Nice shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Rainey's shoulder, as Rainey tries to avoid the shot.
Rainey throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by Rainey.
Rainey flicks out a counter leg kick but Hernandez steps away.
Bradley Rainey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rainey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rainey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rainey lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Rainey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Rainey looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rainey.
Rainey stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Rainey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hernandez is pressing down on Rainey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hernandez wants to control but Rainey passes easily into half guard.
Rainey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hernandez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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. Rainey connects with a nice short shot to Hernandez's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Rainey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rainey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hernandez's half guard.
Hernandez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but Rainey postures up.
Rainey cracks Hernandez with a solid left hand.
Rainey wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Rainey with a nice head shot there.
Rainey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rainey trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hernandez looking for a guillotine here but Rainey defends easily.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Rainey from controlling successfully.
Rainey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Hernandez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rainey escapes and throws Hernandez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hernandez is looking to reverse the position.
Rainey grinds an elbow into Hernandez's temple.
Hernandez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Maxi Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rainey passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hernandez tries to hold on but Rainey postures up.
Bradley Rainey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rainey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hernandez can't escape the position. #T3#
Rainey controlling from the full mount.
Rainey is continuing to stall.
Hernandez is trying desperately to improve position.
Rainey controlling from the full mount.
Hernandez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hernandez tries to get out of the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rainey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hernandez tries to hold on but Rainey postures up.
Rainey controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Rainey the control monster continue. Boring.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Rainey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rainey 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Rainey!

Event: GC 511: Flair VS Rainey
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Flair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rainey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rainey connects with a jab.
Flair swings for the body but Rainey moves out of range.
Rainey avoids a kick to the body.
Rainey lands a slapping body shot.
Flair misses with the combination.
Rainey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flair throws a body punch but Rainey moves out of range.
Rainey scores with a leg kick.
Rainey lands a nice shot to the body.
Rainey throws a shot from downtown. Flair moves away and avoids it.
Flair looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rainey.
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!
Flair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rainey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flair.
Flair lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Flair tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Rainey to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rainey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rainey swings for the body but Flair moves out of range.
A punch combination from Flair misses.
Flair tried to score with a low kick but Rainey checks it.
Rainey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rainey defending well as Flair loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Flair misses.
Flair swings for the body but Rainey moves out of range.
Rainey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flair on the side of the head.
Rainey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Rainey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flair, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Flair.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
Flair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rainey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flair misses with a punch on the inside.
Flair misses with the head strike. #T2#
Rainey avoiding damage.
Flair tries to throw a body punch but Rainey avoids it by throwing Flair back against the cage.
Flair working aggressively here.
Flair tries a body shot but Rainey blocks it.
Rainey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Rainey to work.
Rainey has Flair pressed against the cage.
Flair cracks Rainey with a nice body shot.
Rainey throws a head punch that misses.
Rainey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Flair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raineys head.
Flair has a couple of punches blocked by Rainey.
Flair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Rainey.
Still in the clinch, Rainey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rainey misses with a punch to the body.
Rainey tries to work over Flair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Rainey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rainey misses with a punch on the inside.
Rainey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Flair.
Flair lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rainey.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Rainey.
Rainey has a couple of punches blocked by Flair.
Flair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rainey blocking some punches.
Rainey has a couple of punches blocked by Flair.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rainey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rainey misses with a body punch.
Rainey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flair.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rainey's elbow.
Rainey has a couple of punches blocked by Flair.
Rainey pushes Flair back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Flair blocks an elbow strike from Rainey.
Rainey has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Flair seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rainey can turn it around.
Rainey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flair's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rainey lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Rainey prevents a body shot from Flair.
A short right from Flair.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flair stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Flair scores with a shot to the side of Rainey's head.
Flair misses with a punch to the body.
Rainey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rainey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rainey has a couple of punches blocked by Flair.
Rainey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rainey misses with a punch on the inside.
Rainey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rainey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flair misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rainey lands a nice shot to the body.
Rainey leaning against his opponent.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Rainey.
Rainey struggles to land a body shot inside as Flair controls his hands.
Rainey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Rainey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Flair throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rainey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rainey punishes Flair's body with a nice straight punch.
Flair misses with a shot to the body
and Rainey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Flair throws a right hand that Rainey ducks under and follows up with a left that Rainey also avoids with ease.
Rainey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rainey cracks Flair with a good jab.
Rainey lands with a cross. #ROC2#Flair is rocked!
Flair misses with a few strikes there.
Rainey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flair doesn't seem bothered though.
Rainey lands a nice shot that snaps Flair's head back.
Oh Flair is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flair takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flair looks to throw a body kick
and Rainey counters with a crisp right that sends Flair to the canvas! Rainey follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Rainey!
Bradley Rainey is the new lightweight champion!

Event: GC 508:Holl VS Bill Jr
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Barboozer feints and then cracks Rainey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rainey down.
The fighters circling - Barboozer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rainey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barboozer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rainey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barboozer scrambles back to his feet.
Rainey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barboozer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rainey blocks a low kick nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barboozer. #CL2#
Barboozer clinches.
A short body shot lands from Barboozer as the two fighters clinch.
Barboozer missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rainey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barboozer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rainey's elbow.
Barboozer missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Rainey.
A short left from Rainey.
Rainey has Barboozer pressed against the cage.
Barboozer throws a head punch that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Rainey has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rainey working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Barboozer is rocked!
Rainey lands a hook that snaps the head of Barboozer backwards.
Barboozer is still on wobbly legs! Can Rainey finish him?
Rainey unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Barboozer! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rainey is unloading with more strikes now! Barboozer drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Rainey!

Event: DC 58: Battleby vs San
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Rainey misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Piercer to counter with a crisp jab.
Rainey has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Piercer.
Piercer throws a lazy uppercut
and Piercer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rainey moves forwards but Piercer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Piercer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Piercer wants to land a leg kick but Rainey is out of range.
Rainey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rainey misses with a takedown
and Piercer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been told by Piercer's head coaches at BronkÂ´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Piercer.
Rainey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Piercer cracks Rainey with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rainey ducks under a wild hook from Piercer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rainey. Piercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rainey moves away from the strike by Piercer.
And Rainey tries to counter it with a takedown but Piercer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Piercer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rainey misses with a lunging right hand
and Piercer counters with a straight right hand.
Rainey throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Rainey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Piercer wants to control but Rainey is keeping busy. #T1#
Piercer is looking for a sweep. Rainey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rainey throwing shots but Piercer is blocking nicely.
Piercer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rainey lands with a punch from half guard.
Rainey prevents Piercer from improving his position.
Piercer is working hard here to advance position.
Rainey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Piercer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Piercer wants to control but Rainey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rainey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Piercer is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Rainey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rainey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Piercer is controlling Rainey's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Rainey seems to be looking for submissions.
Piercer wants to improve his position but Rainey is controlling well.
Piercer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Piercer is looking for a sweep. Rainey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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. Rainey connects with a nice short shot to Piercer's temple.
Rainey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rainey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Rainey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rainey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Piercer's head.
Rainey is trying to control the action in half guard but Piercer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Piercer won't allow Rainey to pass to mount.
Rainey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Piercer's head.
Piercer is controlling Rainey's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rainey lands with a punch from half guard.
Rainey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Rainey there.
Piercer is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Rainey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Piercer sees it coming and defends easily.
Rainey drops an elbow to the side of Piercer's head. #T4#
Rainey trying to control the pace.
Rainey is nestled in close to Piercer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rainey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Piercer is trying to get back to full guard.
Rainey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Piercer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rainey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Piercer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rainey.
Piercer is looking to improve his position.
Rainey drops an elbow to the side of Piercer's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Rainey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rainey circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Piercer drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Rainey follows Piercer 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 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Rainey!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Rainey throws a head kick but Bitok moves out of range.
Rainey throws a nice looking combination but Bitok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bitok seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bitok looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Bitok gets caught napping as Rainey dives in and scores a takedown. Bitok manages to retain guard.
Rainey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rainey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rainey cracks Bitok with a solid left hand.
Rainey postures up and lands a big shot to Bitok's brow. #ROC2#Bitok is rocked!
Rainey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rainey distracts Bitok with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Bitok is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rainey advances position into side control!
Bitok seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rainey working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Rainey's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1##SUB2#
Rainey has an Americana. Bitok didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rainey is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rainey hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bradley Rainey!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Canthropus Jr blocks a head kick by Rainey.
Nice uppercut lands for Rainey. That snapped Canthropus Jr's head back.
Canthropus Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook. Rainey ducked under it nicely.
Rainey blocks a jab.
Rainey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canthropus Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Rainey.#TD#
Rainey 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.
Canthropus Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Canthropus Jr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rainey presses Canthropus Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rainey tries a knee to the head but Canthropus Jr blocks it. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Rainey.
Rainey lands a head shot.#ROC#Canthropus Jr is rocked!
Rainey fakes the body blow, causing Canthropus Jr to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Canthropus Jr goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1##KD#
Rainey drops Hawk with a right and a left! Rainey comes rushing in but Hawk regains his composure and manages to keep Rainey in guard. #ROC#Hawk is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Micah Hawk has been cut.
Rainey postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Hawk's head off the mat! Hawk is out! He's out! Rainey jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bradley Rainey!

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