Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 5
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Belmond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahearn.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Ahearn rushes Belmond and presses him up against the cage.
Belmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahearn misses with some punches.
Ahearn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Belmond.
Belmond lands an elbow that stopped Ahearn in his tracks for a moment.
Belmond misses with a punch to the body.
Belmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Ahearn.
Belmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belmond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belmonds head.
Ahearn tries a body shot but Belmond blocks it.
Ahearn blocks an elbow strike from Belmond.
Ahearn has a couple of punches blocked by Belmond.
Ahearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Belmond. #T1#
Ahearn has a couple of punches blocked by Belmond.
Ahearn misses with a body punch.
Ahearn works on Belmond's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a punch to the body.
Ahearn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ahearn misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Belmond. #CUT2#It looks like Tobias Ahearn has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Belmond throws an elbow but misses.
Belmond blocking some punches.
Ahearn throws a head punch that misses.
Ahearn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahearn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Belmond blocks an uppercut.
Ahearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Belmond looking to throw knees to the head but Ahearn is blocking nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahearn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahearn.
Ahearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Belmond.
Belmond blocks a body shot from Ahearn.
Ahearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahearn can't find room to land a body shot as Belmond controls the action.
Belmond blocking some punches.
Ahearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belmond's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahearn has a couple of punches blocked by Belmond.
Belmond prevents a body shot from Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with some punches.
Ahearn has a couple of punches blocked by Belmond.
Ahearn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahearn blocks the elbow strike.
Ahearn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Ahearn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahearn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Belmond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Ahearn.
A short body shot lands from Ahearn as the two fighters clinch.
Belmond is pushing Ahearn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from Ahearn.
Ahearn lands with a left to the head.
Ahearn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ahearn fails to land.
Belmond lands an elbow inside that Ahearn shrugs off.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Belmond takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ahearn working aggressively here. #T4#
Ahearn dodges an elbow strike from Belmond.
Ahearn working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Ahearn.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ahearn lands with a short shot to the head.
Belmond throws a head punch that misses.
Ahearn lands with a left to the head.
Belmond lands a body shot.
Belmond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahearn.
Belmond works on Ahearn's body with a couple of short punches.
Ahearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belmond prevents a body shot from Ahearn.
Belmond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ahearn blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Ahearn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Ahearn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Belmond lands a leg kick that knocks Ahearn off balance momentarily.#CL#
Ahearn gets a clinch.
Ahearn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belmond.
Ahearn working aggressively here.
Belmond lands an elbow just above Ahearn 's eye.
Belmond lands a left hand.
Belmond throws an elbow but it misses.
Belmond misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahearn misses with a punch on the inside.
Belmond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ahearn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Itziar Belmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahearn slips under a jab from Belmond.
Ahearn scores with a body shot.
Belmond closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ahearn throws a lazy right hand but Belmond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Belmond, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahearn lands an overhand right.#KD#
Ahearn lands a big uppercut and Belmond crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Belmond looks OK. Ahearn waves Belmond back to his feet!#ROC#Belmond is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.
Ahearn weaves into range and cracks Belmond right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Belmond goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Ahearn is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobias Ahearn!

Event: STRIKE! - mma 2
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a one two combo.
Decent striking displayed by Thibodeaux there.
Ahearn lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Ahearn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahearn misses its target.
Ahearn throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Ahearn looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with the left hand. Ahearn knows he should have avoided that one.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ahearn throws a series of strikes that have Thibodeaux backpedaling.
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!
Thibodeaux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #KD#
Ahearn lands a left and a right that send Thibodeaux crashing to the mat, dazed. Ahearn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahearn finish him?
Ahearn blocks the body kick.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahearn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Ahearn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Ahearn is out of range. #T1#
Ahearn wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahearn swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahearn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thibodeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux cracks Ahearn with a good jab.
A big right from Ahearn misses.
Ahearn throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahearn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ahearn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahearn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahearn.
Thibodeaux looks to land a combination but Ahearn avoids it well.
Ahearn digs a good body shot into Thibodeaux's ribs.#CL#
Ahearn gets a clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch.
Ahearn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Ahearn manages to break the clinch.
Ahearn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahearn moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Ahearn moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ahearn.#T3#
Thibodeaux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahearn's head.
Ahearn moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Thibodeaux with the inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Ahearn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Thibodeaux catches Ahearn right on the button with a cross.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahearn.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Ahearn misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Ahearn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Ahearn rushes Thibodeaux and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahearn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch. #T4#
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahearn throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Ahearn 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.
Thibodeaux lands with a hook. Ahearn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ahearn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thibodeaux back to the cage. Ahearn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ahearn misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a body kick.
Thibodeaux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Ahearn moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahearn catches Thibodeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thibodeaux throws a chopping leg kick but Ahearn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahearn misses its target.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but August Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Ahearn is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Ahearn moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahearn misses the target.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Ahearn lands a glancing blow to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Ahearn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ahearn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ahearn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux defending well as Ahearn loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Ahearn lands with a hook. Thibodeaux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thibodeaux scores with the left hand. Ahearn knows he should have avoided that one.
Ahearn throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thibodeaux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ahearn lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot that sends Ahearn's belly button to the back.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahearn throws out the jab.
That kick from Thibodeaux tenderised Ahearn's leg. Ahearn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahearn with a jab.
Ahearn misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ahearn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux connects with a crisp jab.
Ahearn with a hook.
Ahearn lands with a right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahearn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux lands with a right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Ahearn.
Ahearn checks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ahearn checks a leg kick.
August Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Ahearn's shoulder, as Ahearn tries to avoid the shot.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Thibodeaux. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thibodeaux!
A punch combination from Ahearn misses.
A swing and a miss from Ahearn.
Ahearn defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that Ahearn ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahearn also avoids with ease.#T3#
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahearn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahearn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice defenses there by Ahearn.
Ahearn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thibodeaux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahearn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahearn misses the jab.
Ahearn tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahearn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Ahearn takes it in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Ahearn there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahearn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ahearn misses with a straight right. #T4##CL#
Ahearn closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux works on Ahearn's body with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahearn lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahearn working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux effectively controlling the action here.
Ahearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Ahearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahearn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahearn.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but August Thibodeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahearn momentarily.
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
A punch lands to the side of Thibodeaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahearn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux doesn't seem bothered though.
Ahearn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Thibodeaux. Those never looked like landing.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahearn.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahearn checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ahearn throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahearn.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thibodeaux tries to move into range but Ahearn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
A jab from Ahearn misses.
Ahearn 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.
Thibodeaux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ahearn wants to clinch.#KD#
Ahearn drops Thibodeaux with a beautiful combination! Thibodeaux stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ahearn is looking for the KO!
Thibodeaux tests Ahearn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahearn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thibodeaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahearn throws a nice looking combination but Thibodeaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahearn throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Tobias Ahearn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ahearn misses with a looping left.
Ahearn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Ahearn saw that one coming.
Ahearn throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahearn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#KD#
Ahearn drops Thibodeaux with a beautiful combination! Thibodeaux stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ahearn is looking for the KO!
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahearn misses the jab.
Ahearn lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Ahearn clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Ahearn fails to land.
Ahearn misses with the head strike.
Ahearn scores with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand. #T3##BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Ahearn lands a big uppercut and Thibodeaux crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thibodeaux looks OK. Ahearn waves Thibodeaux back to his feet!
Ahearn throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahearn just misses with a punch to the body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ahearn! Thibodeaux is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Ahearn!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Khamaev misses its intended target. #CL2#
Khamaev gets a clinch.
Khamaev blocks an uppercut.
Khamaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahearn smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Khamaev has Ahearn up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khamaev tries to pull guard but Ahearn holds him up against the cage and eventually Khamaev drops back down to his feet.
Khamaev fails to pull guard.
Tobias Ahearn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chimzat Khamaev.
Ahearn lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahearn smiles and moves away.
Khamaev fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Ahearn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Khamaev.#T1#
Khamaev tries to clinch up but Ahearn circles away and keeps his distance.
Khamaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khamaev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ahearn stuffs the takedown attempt from Khamaev. Khamaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Khamaev is just out of range.#TD2#
Khamaev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ahearn did well to prevent Khamaev getting side control.
Khamaev prevents Ahearn from improving his position.
Ahearn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khamaev on the ground.
Khamaev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ahearn to regain full guard.
Khamaev wants to pass the guard but Ahearn is keeping the position.
Khamaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Khamaev looking to sit in guard and control but Ahearn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Khamaev controlling the position.
Ahearn 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khamaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahearn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khamaev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ahearn pulls Khamaev in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Ahearn keeping moving, preventing Khamaev from controlling successfully.
Khamaev stopping the sweep attempt from Ahearn.
Ahearn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ahearn keeping moving, preventing Khamaev from controlling successfully.
Khamaev preventing the sweep.
Khamaev trying to control but Ahearn is working from the bottom.
Khamaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Khamaev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ahearn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ahearn holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khamaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahearn misses with a straight left.
Khamaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahearn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice combination there by Ahearn. #CUT#It looks like Chimzat Khamaev has been cut.
Khamaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahearn lands the left hand.#ROC#Khamaev is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Ahearn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chimzat Khamaev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Khamaev tries to clinch but Ahearn moves out of range.
Khamaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahearn finish him?
Ahearn connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Khamaev out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobias Ahearn!
Chimzat Khamaev was interviewed post fight and said 'I trained so hard for this fight! I’ll be back! Keel everybody!'.

Event: RISE196:Inhamoto v Lancaster 3
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Moghadam scores with a hook.
Moghadam throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moghadam misses with a looping right.
Ahearn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moghadam counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Moghadam.#CUT2#It looks like Tobias Ahearn has been cut.
Moghadam scores with a nice body kick.
Ahearn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moghadam counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Ahearn is rocked!
Moghadam fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Ahearn out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Haisam Moghadam!
Haisam Moghadam decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 191: Hubble vs Benjamin
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Honorio moves away.
Honorio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahearn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahearn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahearn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honorio.
Ahearn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ahearn scores with a jab to the body.
Honorio shoots in for a takedown but Ahearn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice jab there from Honorio.
We've been hearing reports that Honorio has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Honorio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Honorio tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahearn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahearn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Honorio looking to score a takedown here. Ahearn is defending well but Honorio drives through and ends up in Ahearn's guard.
Honorio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahearn is keeping the position for now.
Honorio passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ahearn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Honorio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Honorio is looking to take a break and control but Ahearn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Ahearn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ahearn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Honorio takes a little break here. Ahearn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The strikes coming from Honorio are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Honorio trying to control the position but Ahearn is working away.
Honorio controls the position.
Honorio tries to score with some ground and pound. Ahearn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
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. #SUB#
Honorio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Honorio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ahearn defending against the ground and pound.
Honorio wants to control for a moment but Ahearn uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Honorio is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahearn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Honorio is really struggling to control Ahearn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Honorio 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.
Well, if Honorio is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Honorio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ahearn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Honorio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Honorio wants to pass to mount but Ahearn is defending the position.
Honorio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Honorio is looking to take a break and control but Ahearn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Honorio swinging wildly here. #TD#
Honorio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ahearn sprawls well initially but Honorio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Honorio trying to pass the guard but Ahearn defending well. #T4#
Honorio slips a nice elbow through Ahearn's hands, connecting with Ahearn's forehead.
Honorio trying to control the action but Ahearn is working from the bottom.
Honorio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahearn taking some punishment here, with Honorio in his half guard.
Honorio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Honorio is looking to stall here but Ahearn recovers full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honorio pushes down on Ahearn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Honorio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ahearn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Honorio.
Honorio misses with a double jab.
Ahearn swings for the body but Honorio moves out of range. #TD#
Honorio drives through with a takedown into Ahearn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Honorio tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahearn is retaining full guard.
Honorio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahearn can do to turn this around?
Honorio is working hard here to advance position.
Honorio pushing down on Ahearn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Honorio trying to pass the guard but Ahearn defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honorio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Honorio wants to pass to mount but Ahearn is defending the position.
Ahearn trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Honorio in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Honorio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Honorio not doing much here. #SUB#
Honorio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Honorio seems to be working for a kimura but Ahearn defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Honorio is pressing down on Ahearn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ahearn is holding on for now.
Ahearn is staying active underneath Honorio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Honorio content to control rather than advance.
Honorio has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Honorio controlling the position easily from mount.
Vinicius Honorio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Ahearn is squirming around, avoiding Honorio's attempts to control the action.
Honorio content just to control the position here.
Honorio trying to control but Ahearn is having none of it.
Ahearn tries to hold on but Honorio pushes him away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Honorio looking to control but Ahearn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Honorio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ahearn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Honorio lands a big elbow.
Honorio thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Honorio avoids the attempt from Ahearn to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honorio seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ahearn is holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Honorio 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#
Honorio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Honorio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Honorio lands a nice shot to the body.
Honorio jabs at Ahearn's body.
Honorio throws a body punch but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ahearn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Honorio catches Ahearn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn misses with a hook.
Ahearn throws a shot from downtown. Honorio moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Honorio clinches.
Ahearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Honorio controls his hands.
A short right from Ahearn on the inside. #T1#
Honorio misses with a body punch.
Ahearn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahearn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahearn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahearn works on Honorio's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Honorio.
Ahearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahearn tries to circle away but Honorio has him pinned against the cage.
Honorio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ahearn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ahearn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honorio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ahearn after a bit of a struggle.
Ahearn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahearn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Honorio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Honorio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honorio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ahearn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Honorio misses with a body punch.
Ahearn lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Ahearn as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Honorio blocks an uppercut.
Tobias Ahearn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ahearn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Honorio. #TD#
Honorio drags the fight down to the ground.
Honorio looking for a sweep. Not yet Honorio, not yet.
Ahearn content to stall in guard here.
Honorio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahearn manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Honorio trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahearn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honorio wants to pass the guard but Ahearn is keeping the position.#T3#
Honorio trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahearn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahearn looking to control.
Honorio tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahearn is retaining full guard.
Honorio throws a big right hand that misses.
Honorio trying to control but Ahearn is working from the bottom.
Honorio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ahearn's head.
Honorio works over Ahearn with some ground and pound from guard.
Ahearn keeping moving, preventing Honorio from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Honorio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Honorio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honorio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ahearn under the eye.#TD#
Honorio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ahearn napping and manages to drive through into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Honorio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Honorio, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

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

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: RISE 174
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Parker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Tobias Ahearn has been cut.
Parker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahearn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Parker throws a body punch but Ahearn moves out of range.
Parker loads up on a big right hand but Ahearn slips the punch.
A jab from Parker misses.
Ahearn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Neil Parker has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Ahearn. Beautiful body shot.
Parker misses with a right hand
and Ahearn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Parker drops his hands momentarily and Ahearn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the body from Parker misses
letting Ahearn counter with a right hand. #ROC#Parker is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Ahearn cracks Parker with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ahearn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Parker to stand back up!
Parker is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahearn finish him?
Parker throws a body punch but Ahearn moves out of range.
Parker misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahearn counters with a huge left! Parker is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ahearn isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Parker from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ahearn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Ahearn!

Event: RISE 166
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Ahearn cracks Dunk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Jason Dunk has been cut.
Ahearn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jason Dunk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahearn misses with a looping left.
Ahearn lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Ahearn.
Dunk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Ahearn gets a clinch.
Dunk misses with an elbow strike.
Ahearn working aggressively here.
Ahearn blocks the elbow strike.
Dunk misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dunk throws an elbow but misses.
Dunk stalling against the cage.
Ahearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahearn.
I was talking to Dunk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ahearn tries to throw a body punch but Dunk avoids it by throwing Ahearn back against the cage.
Ahearn tries to work over Dunk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Ahearn as the two fighters clinch.
Ahearn tries to work over Dunk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahearn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dunk pushes off an throws an elbow but Ahearn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dunk misses with an elbow strike.
Ahearn misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahearn.
Dunk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Ahearn.
Ahearn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dunk backwards.
Ahearn dodges an elbow strike from Dunk.
Ahearn lands a right hand.
Ahearn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ahearn prevents Dunk from breaking the clinch.
Ahearn blocks an elbow strike.
Ahearn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dunk backwards.
Ahearn presses Dunk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dunk blocks a body shot from Ahearn. #T2#
Ahearn has a couple of punches blocked by Dunk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Ahearn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dunk. #BC2#
Ahearn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Dunk darts in and clinches Ahearn up against the cage.
Ahearn tries to work over Dunk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Ahearn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dunk scores with a head kick.
Dunk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ahearn throws a big shot that misses.
Ahearn misses with a wild body shot.
Dunk throws a head kick but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Dunk. #T3#
Dunk gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ahearn gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Dunk is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Ahearn!

Event: RISE 157
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Parker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ahearn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ahearn slips a jab from Parker.
Ahearn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahearn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Neil Parker has been cut.
Ahearn throws a right hand that misses
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahearn catches Parker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Parker is rocked!
A combination from Parker does no damage.
Ahearn goes for a small jab and connects. Now Ahearn goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Parker stumbles back but Ahearn runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Parker to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Parker will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tobias Ahearn!

Event: RISE 151
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Ahearn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hakansson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ahearn is looking to counter punch.
Hakansson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Hakansson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ahearn's guard.
Ahearn keeping moving, preventing Hakansson from controlling successfully.
Hakansson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ahearn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hakansson on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hakansson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hakansson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Hakansson is stalling in the full guard.
Ahearn keeping full guard, as Hakansson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahearn keeping moving, preventing Hakansson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hakansson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ahearn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Hakansson tries for a kimura but Ahearn is defending well.
Hakansson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ahearn is avoiding damage well. #T2#
Hakansson wants to control but Ahearn is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hakansson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Hakansson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahearn, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hakansson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hakansson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ahearn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hakansson but great work by Ahearn.#T3#
Hakansson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hakansson moves into full guard.
Hakansson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Hakansson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ahearn avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hakansson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahearn's guard. #REVB#
Hakansson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hakansson looking to sit in guard and control but Ahearn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakansson trying to control the position.
Ahearn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hakansson 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##TD2#
Hakansson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ahearn's half guard.
Hakansson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hakansson trying to control but Ahearn is having none of it. #SUB2#
Hakansson looking to secure an arm triangle but Ahearn defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hakansson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahearn is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ahearn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hakansson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jack Hakansson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hakansson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ahearn is trying to escape the mount.
Hakansson unloads with some shots from mount but Ahearn bucks and avoids them well.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hakansson controlling from mount.
Hakansson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahearn is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Hakansson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ahearn is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ahearn and Hakansson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hakansson wants to control but Ahearn is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hakansson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
Hakansson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ahearn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hakansson but great work by Ahearn.
Hakansson struggling a bit here.
Hakansson is looking for a sweep.
Hakansson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ahearn is trying to control the action in half guard but Hakansson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ahearn blocks the strikes from Hakansson. #T4#
Hakansson moves into full guard.
Ahearn wants to pass the guard but Hakansson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hakansson 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. Ahearn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hakansson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahearn defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ahearn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hakansson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahearn has managed to get both his arms back between Hakansson's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hakansson 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#
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahearn sprawls well. Ahearn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hakansson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ahearn sprawls well. Ahearn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hakansson gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Hakansson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hakansson tries for a kimura but Ahearn is defending well.
Ahearn tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Hakansson controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Hakansson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hakansson working away.#SUB2#
Hakansson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ahearn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hakansson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tobias Ahearn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Hakansson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ahearn prevents Hakansson from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Hakansson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ahearn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hakansson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ahearn is avoiding damage well. #T3#
Hakansson misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Hakansson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahearn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ahearn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahearn tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Hakansson is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahearn is defending well. #SUB2#
Hakansson is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahearn is defending well. #SUB2#
Hakansson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Hakansson tries for a kimura but Ahearn is defending well.
Hakansson is staying tight to Ahearn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hakansson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jack Hakansson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hakansson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ahearn!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hakansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hakansson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hakansson!
Jack Hakansson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel, into his post fight interview.

Event: RISE 145
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Rivers blocks a jab.
Rivers cracks Ahearn with a good jab.
Rivers cracks Ahearn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahearn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Rivers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ahearn's guard.
Rivers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahearn is retaining full guard.
Ahearn is controlling Rivers's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers postures up in Ahearn's guard and throws a big left but Ahearn blocks it.
Rivers throws a big elbow that misses.
Ahearn has momentary wrist control but Rivers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rivers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rivers throwing strikes from guard but Ahearn blocks nicely. #T1#
Rivers slips nicely into half guard.
Rivers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ahearn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rivers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rivers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ahearn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rivers.
Rivers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahearn defending well though.
Rivers thows a huge punch but Ahearn dodges it nicely.
Rivers 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.
Rivers 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.
Rivers with the ground and pound but Ahearn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rivers throwing strikes from guard but Ahearn blocks nicely.
Rivers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Rivers postures up in Ahearn's guard and throws a big left but Ahearn blocks it.
Rivers is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahearn has wrist control.
Ahearn pulls Rivers in to control the position.
Rivers postures up in Ahearn's guard and throws a big left but Ahearn blocks it.
Rivers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rivers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rivers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rivers lands a couple of elbows.
Rivers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ahearn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rivers.
Rivers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahearn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahearn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rivers lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Rivers throwing strikes but missing.
Rivers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rivers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ahearn's head.
Rivers trying to control but Ahearn is working from the bottom.
Rivers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rivers distracts Ahearn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rivers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Rivers.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ahearn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rivers.
Rivers winds up and cracks Ahearn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rivers is nestled in close to Ahearn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rivers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Rivers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahearn's head.
Rivers winds up and cracks Ahearn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Rivers.
Rivers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rivers thows a huge punch but Ahearn dodges it nicely.
Rivers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahearn defending well though.
Rivers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahearn's head.
Rivers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahearn defending well though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers throwing shots but Ahearn is blocking nicely.
Rivers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rivers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahearn's head.
Ahearn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rivers slips a nice elbow through Ahearn's hands, connecting with Ahearn's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Rivers dominated that round.
That's time! Rivers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rivers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahearn can do to turn this around?
Ahearn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Rivers rushes Ahearn and presses him up against the cage.
Rivers misses with a punch to the body.
Ahearn blocks a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but Ahearn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rivers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahearn's elbow.
Rivers cracks Ahearn with a nice body shot.
Ahearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivers tries to work over Ahearn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahearn misses with the head strike.
Rivers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivers lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahearn scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Rivers pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Rivers working for a triangle but Ahearn defends it easily. #SUB#
Rivers 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 Rivers 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 Rivers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Clint Rivers!
Clint Rivers managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, PWNAGEâ„¢, into his post fight interview.

Event: RISE 142
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Brillo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Ahearn as Brillo shoots in.
Brillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahearn.
Brillo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahearn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brillo thinking.
Tobias Ahearn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Ahearn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brillo lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo scores with the left hand. Ahearn knows he should have avoided that one.
Brillo takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Amarillo Brillo has been cut.#CL2#
Brillo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brillo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ahearn is defending well.
Brillo can't get the takedown.
Ahearn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Brillo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ahearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahearn lands with a left to the head.
Ahearn prevents a body shot from Brillo.
Brillo tries to throw a body punch but Ahearn avoids it by throwing Brillo back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahearn.
Brillo blocking some punches.
Ahearn lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahearn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brillo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brillo looks winded!
Ahearn lands with a right to the head.
Ahearn working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahearn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brillo blocks an uppercut.
Brillo takes a shot to the head.
Ahearn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Ahearn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brillo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahearn has a couple of punches blocked by Brillo.
Ahearn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahearn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Brillo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ahearn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brillos head.
Ahearn lands an uppercut.
Ahearn lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Ahearn.
A short body shot lands from Ahearn as the two fighters clinch.
Ahearn lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Brillo is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahearn.
Brillo is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahearn finish him?
Ahearn throws a head punch that misses.
Ahearn pushes Brillo against the cage. Ahearn is working some dirty boxing. Ahearn pushes off with a quick right hook! Brillo goes down! Brillo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ahearn moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Ahearn!

Event: RISE 138
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Ahearn throws out a loose jab but Garotinho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahearn misses the jab.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut. Garotinho saw that one coming.
Ahearn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garotinho wants to counter with a clinch but Ahearn pushes him away.
Garotinho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garotinho ducks right into an uppercut from Ahearn.
Ahearn throws a shot from downtown. Garotinho moves away and avoids it.
Garotinho tries to counter with a clinch but Ahearn shakes him off and moves away.
Garotinho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahearn.
Garotinho wants to counter the offense by Ahearn and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Ahearn misses with a body shot.
Garotinho is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut.
Tobias Ahearn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahearn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Felipe Garotinho has been cut.
Garotinho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahearn.
Ahearn lands a nice looking body shot.
Garotinho defending well as Ahearn loads up on a big left hand.
Ahearn misses with a straight left.
Ahearn sets himself, and Garotinho steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahearn avoids it this time.#T2#
Ahearn scores with the left hand. Garotinho knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Ahearn has managed to clinch.
Garotinho blocks an uppercut.
Ahearn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahearn throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Ahearn manages to break the clinch.
Garotinho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garotinho steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ahearn.
A big right from Ahearn misses.
Garotinho steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ahearn.
Garotinho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Ahearn throws a shot from downtown. Garotinho moves away and avoids it.
Ahearn lands a really nice looking cross but Garotinho seems unphased.
Ahearn scores with a shot to the body.
Ahearn jabs at Garotinho's body.
Ahearn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Garotinho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahearn.
Garotinho wants to counter with a clinch but Ahearn pushes him away.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ahearn throws a hook to the side of Garotinho's head but Garotinho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Garotinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahearn scores with a body shot.
Garotinho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahearn.
Garotinho tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ahearn lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahearn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garotinho.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Ahearn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Garotinho's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ahearn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garotinho has time to react.
Tobias Ahearn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garotinho blocks a jab.
Garotinho steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ahearn.
Ahearn lands a right hook to the body.
Ahearn loads up on a big right hand but Garotinho slips the punch.
Ahearn connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garotinho ducks under a wild hook from Ahearn.
Garotinho is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ahearn lands an overhand right.#T1#
Ahearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahearn connects with a jab.
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Garotinho is just out of range.
Garotinho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ahearn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garotinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Garotinho tries to counter by closing the distance.
Garotinho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahearn throws out the jab. #T2#
Ahearn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garotinho.
Garotinho wants to counter with a clinch but Ahearn pushes him away.
Ahearn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garotinho tries to counter with a clinch but Ahearn shakes him off and moves away.
A big right from Ahearn misses.
Garotinho is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Felipe Garotinho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garotinho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ahearn lands a jab to the head.
Ahearn scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garotinho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Garotinho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahearn misses with a straight left.
Garotinho is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tobias Ahearn is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahearn misses with a straight left.
Garotinho steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a double jab.
Ahearn lands a slapping body shot.
Ahearn misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Ahearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garotinho wants to counter the offense by Ahearn and move into the clinch position.
Garotinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a looping right.
Ahearn moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garotinho walks into a straight right hand from Ahearn.
Ahearn connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Ahearn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Garotinho's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ahearn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ahearn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garotinho tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ahearn misses with a body shot.
Garotinho tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ahearn lands a jab to the head.
Ahearn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garotinho wants to counter with a clinch but Ahearn pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn takes a swing at Garotinho's ribcage but misses.
Garotinho tries to counter with a clinch but Ahearn shakes him off and moves away.
Ahearn throws the left hand but Garotinho avoids the punch easily.
Garotinho wants to counter the offense by Ahearn and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Ahearn throws a big shot that misses.
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Ahearn misses.
Ahearn sets himself, and Garotinho steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahearn avoids it this time.
Garotinho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahearn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garotinho was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahearn.
Garotinho is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ahearn throws a hook but Garotinho avoids it easily.
Garotinho wants to counter with a clinch but Ahearn pushes him away.
Garotinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Felipe Garotinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ahearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garotinho wants to counter with a clinch but Ahearn pushes him away.
Ahearn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garotinho can do to turn this around?
Ahearn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Ahearn.
Ahearn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahearn swings for the body but Garotinho moves out of range.
A big left from Ahearn misses. #T3#
Ahearn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garotinho blocks a jab.
Ahearn sets himself, and Garotinho steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahearn avoids it this time.
Ahearn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garotinho is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ahearn lands with a right hand.
Garotinho defending well as Ahearn loads up on a big left hand.
Garotinho slips a jab from Ahearn.
Garotinho tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ahearn lands a jab to Garotinho's midsection.#T4#
Ahearn throws an overhand right that lands on Garotinho's shoulder, as Garotinho tries to avoid the shot.
Garotinho steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ahearn.
Garotinho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahearn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahearn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garotinho wants to counter the offense by Ahearn and move into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahearn throws a series of punches but Garotinho moves out of range.
Garotinho tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ahearn misses with a body shot.
Garotinho wants to counter the offense by Ahearn and move into the clinch position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Ahearn!
In defeat, Felipe Garotinho stepped up to the mic, saying 'You never want to lose. Nobody does. I'm sorry to my fans who were hoping to see me sleep him. I'll be back.'.

Event: RISE 137
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Dukic tries to clinch
and Ahearn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahearn misses with a straight right.
Dukic wants to clinch up but Ahearn keeps it at a distance.
Ahearn misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dukic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dukic tries to clinch there but Ahearn circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukic lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahearn's head.
Ahearn misses with a hook. Dukic ducked under it nicely.
Dukic drops his hands momentarily and Ahearn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Dukic is just out of range.
Dukic thinks about the counter body kick.
Dukic moves in looking to clinch but Ahearn pushes him off.#CL2#
Dukic pushes Ahearn up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dukic.
Dukic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dukic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahearn lands a hook that snaps the head of Dukic backwards.
Ahearn blocking some punches.
Dukic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dukic misses with some punches.
Ahearn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dukic throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahearn presses Dukic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dukic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahearn.
Dukic throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahearn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahearn.
Dukic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Ahearn tries to throw a body punch but Dukic avoids it by throwing Ahearn back against the cage. #TD2#
Dukic pulls guard successfully.
Ahearn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahearn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dukic is looking to stand up but Ahearn isn't so interested in that idea.
Dukic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dukic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ahearn controls the pace.#T3#
Dukic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ahearn sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ahearn takes a swing at Dukic's ribcage but misses.
Ahearn takes a swing at Dukic's ribcage but misses.
Dukic wants to clinch
enabling Ahearn to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahearn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahearn punishes Dukic's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahearn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dukic cracks Ahearn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ahearn throws a series of punches but Dukic moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahearn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dukic was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahearn.
Ahearn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dukic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Ahearn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ahearn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dukic.
Dukic wants to clinch up but Ahearn keeps it at a distance.
Ahearn misses the jab.
Dukic tries to clinch there but Ahearn circles away.
Ahearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahearn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ahearn works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Bruno Dukic has been cut.
Dukic moves to clinch but Ahearn breaks away
and Ahearn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahearn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukic can do to turn this around?
Ahearn misses with a body shot. #T1#
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahearn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Dukic finds it's target.
Dukic doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahearn circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Ahearn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dukic moves in looking to clinch but Ahearn pushes him off.
Ahearn scores with a nice strike.
Ahearn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dukic was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahearn.
Ahearn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ahearn lands with an uppercut that bounces Dukic off the cage and back into range.
Dukic throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ahearn counter with a right hand. #ROC#Dukic is rocked!#T2#
Ahearn swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Dukic counter with a right hand.
Ahearn misses with a hook to the body
and Dukic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Dukic moves into range and clinches up with Ahearn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukic lands with a short shot to the head.
Dukic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dukic looking to throw knees to the head but Ahearn is blocking nicely.
Ahearn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahearn lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dukic fails to land.
Dukic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dukic working aggressively here.
Ahearn has a couple of punches blocked by Dukic.
Dukic misses with a punch on the inside.
Bruno Dukic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Ahearn scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dukic.
Ahearn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ahearn as Dukic tries to tie him up. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahearn.
Ahearn scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dukic.
Dukic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ahearn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dukic.
Ahearn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Bruno Dukic's cut even more.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahearn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dukic tries to stall but Ahearn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ahearn lands with a right to the head.
Ahearn blocking some punches.
Ahearn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dukic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dukic swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Ahearn.
Dukic is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahearn finish him?
Ahearn misses with some punches.
Dukic seems to have recovered his senses.
Dukic scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ahearn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dukic backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dukic fails to land.
Ahearn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahearn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Ahearn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ahearn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dukic backwards.
Ahearn gets through Dukic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dukic working aggressively here.
Dukic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ahearn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dukic lands a knee to the head.
Ahearn blocks an uppercut.
Ahearn working aggressively here.
Dukic swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahearn.
A head punch on the inside from Dukic fails to land.
Ahearn gets through Dukic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dukic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahearn.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahearn.
Dukic is breathing heavily.
Ahearn pushes Dukic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahearn lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dukic fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Ahearn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Dukic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ahearn drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dukic right on the button. Dukic goes down! Ahearn follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ahearn gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Ahearn!

Event: RISE 128
Date: Dec 23, 2022

#R1#
Artic throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Artic. Beautiful body shot.
Artic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahearn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ahearn throws a shot from downtown. Artic moves away and avoids it.
Ahearn lands with a cross.
Ahearn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Artic on the side of the head.
Artic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahearn misses its target.
Artic misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Artic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahearn's head.
Ahearn tries to roll over but Artic keeps him under control.
Artic missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Ahearn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Artic is working away from the top position though.
Artic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ahearn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Artic on the ground.
Artic is taking a breather. Ahearn 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Artic seems content to control.
Artic lands strikes from half guard.
Artic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Artic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Artic wants to control but Ahearn is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Artic seems content to control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Artic thows a huge punch but Ahearn dodges it nicely.
Artic passes to side control. #SUB2#
Artic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ahearn wants to control but Artic postures up.
Ahearn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Artic.
Artic 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.
Artic working away.#T3#
Ahearn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Artic.
Ahearn trying to remain calm as Artic controls from the top position.
Artic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ahearn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Artic.
Artic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ahearn trying to remain calm as Artic controls from the top position.
Artic trying to control the position but Ahearn is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Artic tries to move to mount but Ahearn blocks the move with his legs.
Artic throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Artic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A lull in the action here.
Artic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahearn keeps working.
Artic just content to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Artic misses with a left hand
and Ahearn counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Artic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ahearn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahearn lunges at Artic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Artic's hand.
Ahearn throws a hook to the side of Artic's head but Artic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Artic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick from Artic is predictable there
and Ahearn scores with a counter punch that sends Artic to the canvas! Ahearn smells blood - he's punishing Artic with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Artic has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Ahearn!

Event: RISE 107: McAlroy v Aspect II
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Ahearn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Beneke cracks Ahearn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ahearn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beneke looks to throw a body kick
and Ahearn counters with a left and a right that stings Beneke.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneke misses the jab.
Beneke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Beneke connects with the punch.
Ahearn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beneke back to the cage. Ahearn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ahearn blocks a jab.
Beneke lands with an uppercut that bounces Ahearn off the cage and back into range.
Ahearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beneke throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ahearn counter with a right hand.
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Beneke is just out of range.
Beneke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beneke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ahearn counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahearn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beneke at a distance.
Ahearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Ahearn's head but Ahearn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Beneke misses with an uppercut. Ahearn saw that one coming.
Ahearn unleashes a big counter combination but Beneke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ahearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahearn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Ahearn moved out of range.
Ahearn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beneke lands a nice looking body kick.
Beneke works over Ahearn's head and body with a nice combination.
Ahearn ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Beneke tests Ahearn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beneke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beneke slips a jab from Ahearn.
Beneke scores with a decent looking hook.
Beneke throws an off balance right hand
and Ahearn counters with a nice body shot.
Beneke throws a hook but Ahearn blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahearn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beneke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahearn was well out of range. Poor timing from Beneke.
Beneke moves out of range as Ahearn strikes.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beneke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beneke there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Beneke throws a nice looking combination but Ahearn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Beneke. That snapped Ahearn's head back.
Ahearn lands a jab to Beneke's midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Beneke.
Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
A nice side step and Ahearn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Beneke lands an overhand right.
Ahearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut.
Beneke throws a series of punches but Ahearn avoids them all with ease.
Beneke throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahearn.
Beneke misses with an uppercut. Ahearn saw that one coming.
Ahearn moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahearn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ahearn.
Beneke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahearn.
Beneke tries for a takedown but Ahearn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beneke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beneke misses with the combination.
Ahearn looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Beneke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beneke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beneke throws a right hand that misses
and Ahearn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beneke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Ahearn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beneke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beneke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beneke throws a combination that misses
enabling Ahearn to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahearn cracks Beneke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ahearn looks to land a right hand but Beneke moved out of range.
Beneke throwing a counter right hand but Ahearn manages to avoid it.
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!
Beneke lands a head shot.
Ahearn looks to throw the jab but Beneke is out of range.
Beneke misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahearn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beneke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Beneke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahearn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahearn misses the shot to the body.
Beneke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Beneke throws a body punch but Ahearn moves out of range.
Beneke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Beneke coming out on top.
Beneke with a hook.
A big left from Beneke misses.
Ahearn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahearn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beneke throws an off balance right hand
and Ahearn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beneke misses with a hook
and Ahearn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahearn misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahearn. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahearn throws a hook to the side of Beneke's head but Beneke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahearn digs a good body shot into Beneke's ribs.
Ahearn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Beneke.
Beneke is looking to slow Ahearn down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Ahearn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ahearn throws a hook but Beneke avoids it easily.
Beneke tests Ahearn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tobias Ahearn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beneke throws a body punch but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn lands a right hook to the body.
Beneke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Beneke misses.
Ahearn throws out a counter right but Beneke avoids it with no problem.
Beneke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahearn.
Beneke misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahearn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beneke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ahearn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beneke backs up against the cage.
Beneke throws a right hand that misses
and Ahearn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahearn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beneke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beneke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beneke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ahearn lands with a nice body punch.
Beneke misses with a left hand
and Ahearn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Beneke is rocked!
Beneke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Beneke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahearn doesn't seem phased though.
Ahearn lands a right hook to the body.
Ahearn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beneke walks into a left hand.
Beneke misses with a body shot.
A jab from Ahearn misses.
Beneke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Beneke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Beneke is looking to counter punch.
Ahearn throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Beneke there.
Beneke throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Beneke.
Beneke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahearn counters with a straight right hand.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Beneke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
Ahearn looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Beneke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahearn.
Ahearn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beneke with a body shot.#T2#
A head kick by Beneke misses
enabling Ahearn to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahearn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Ahearn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beneke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ahearn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beneke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ahearn defending well as Beneke loads up on a big left hand.
Beneke misses with a looping right.
Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Beneke throws out a loose jab but Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahearn ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Beneke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Ahearn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beneke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Beneke might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ahearn slips a jab from Beneke.
Ahearn scores with a jab. Beneke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beneke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahearn is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Ahearn slips a jab from Beneke.
A swing and a miss from Beneke.
Beneke staying out of range there.
Beneke throwing a counter right hand but Ahearn manages to avoid it.
Beneke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahearn.
Beneke throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ahearn avoids it.
Ahearn throws the left hand but Beneke avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Beneke misses.
Beneke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beneke misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ahearn to counter with a crisp jab.
Beneke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahearn is out of range.
Ahearn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Ahearn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahearn scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahearn misses the target.
Beneke throws a hook but Ahearn avoids it easily.
Ahearn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Ahearn counters with a straight right hand.
Ahearn checks a leg kick.
Ahearn slips under a jab from Beneke.#T4#
Ahearn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahearn throws a looping overhand right but Beneke ducks down to avoid it.
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!
The crowd cheers as Beneke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahearn doesn't seem phased though.
Beneke throws a jab when Ahearn was well out of range.
Ahearn throws a hook but Beneke avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Ahearn scores with a four punch combination!
Beneke misses with a hook
and Ahearn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Beneke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beneke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahearn manages to avoid it.
Ahearn works over Beneke's head and body with a nice combination.
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beneke seems to have got his legs back now.
Ahearn works over Beneke's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Beneke.
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahearn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahearn connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Ahearn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ahearn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Beneke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahearn misses with a body shot.
Ahearn throws a looping overhand right but Beneke ducks down to avoid it.
Ahearn lands a nice shot to the body.
Beneke with a nice cross.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Ahearn just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Beneke misses.
Nice shot by Beneke.
Ahearn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beneke at a distance.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Ahearn moved out of range nicely.
Beneke cracks Ahearn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahearn just misses with a punch to the body.
Beneke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Ahearn scores with a body shot.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beneke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahearn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahearn slips a jab from Beneke.
Beneke staying out of range there.
Beneke slips under a jab from Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
A jab from Beneke misses.
Ahearn unleashes a big counter combination but Beneke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beneke tries to move into range but Ahearn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahearn lands with a hook. Beneke 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.
Beneke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahearn.
Ahearn lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Ahearn throws a one two combo.
Ahearn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beneke on the side of the head.
Ahearn gets in close and tags Beneke with a short punch that almost sends Beneke to the mat! Oh Beneke is in big trouble! He turns his back on Ahearn, trying to create some distance but Ahearn rushes him, striking wildly and Beneke goes down! The referee tackles Ahearn into the cage to end the fight! Ahearn is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Ahearn!

Event: RISE 97: Aspect v McAlroy
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ahearn as he connects with a hook.
Ahearn throws a right and a left that Cassidy avoids nicely.
Ahearn misses the jab.
Cassidy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahearn at a distance.
Ahearn scores with a one two! Cassidy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Butch Cassidy has been cut.
Cassidy throws a leg kick
and Ahearn counters with a nice body shot.
Ahearn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassidy manages to avoid it.
Cassidy sizes up Ahearn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahearn moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahearn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cassidy blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahearn moves out of range of the strikes.
Cassidy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cassidy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahearn manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Ahearn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahearn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ahearn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cassidy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Ahearn.
A clash of legs there as Ahearn blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Ahearn misses.
Cassidy throws a head kick but Ahearn moves out of range. #T1#
Nice jab there from Cassidy.
A shot to the liver by Ahearn. Beautiful body shot.
Cassidy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cassidy with the inside leg kick.
Cassidy misses the shot to the body.
Cassidy tries to bum rush Ahearn with a series of wild strikes but Ahearn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut. Ahearn saw that one coming.
Ahearn lands with a nice body punch.
Cassidy misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a big shot that misses.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut
and Ahearn counters with a nice body shot.
Ahearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassidy.
Butch Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahearn throws a series of punches but Cassidy moves out of range.
Ahearn misses the jab.
Cassidy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassidy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Ahearn.
Ahearn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cassidy rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
No joy there for Cassidy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Ahearn.
Ahearn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassidy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Cassidy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ahearn.
Cassidy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ahearn catches Cassidy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cassidy misses with a body shot
and Ahearn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut.
Ahearn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with a combination
and Ahearn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahearn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cassidy! #T3#
Cassidy defending well as Ahearn loads up on a big left hand.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Cassidy moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahearn. Cassidy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahearn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahearn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassidy misses with a hook. Ahearn ducked under it nicely.
Cassidy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ahearn throws a nice looking combination but Cassidy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cassidy blocks a jab.
Cassidy throws a looping overhand right but Ahearn ducks down to avoid it.
Ahearn throws a hook but Cassidy avoids it easily.
Cassidy misses with a wild body shot.
Cassidy misses with a head kick.
Ahearn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cassidy to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahearn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cassidy circles away quickly and effectively.
Cassidy misses with the combination. #T4#
Ahearn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cassidy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahearn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cassidy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahearn.
Cassidy lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahearn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cassidy loads up on a big right hand but Ahearn slips the punch.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahearn throws out a counter right but Cassidy avoids it with no problem.
Ahearn moves out of range as Cassidy strikes.
Ahearn throws a hook but Cassidy avoids it easily.
Cassidy misses with a double jab
and Ahearn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Ahearn.
Ahearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Butch Cassidy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Butch Cassidy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Ahearn.
Cassidy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ahearn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahearn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cassidy lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahearn throws a hook but Cassidy blocks it.
Cassidy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahearn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassidy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassidy tries to land a leg kick but Ahearn saw it coming and moves away.
Ahearn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahearn slips a straight right by Cassidy.
Ahearn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with a looping right.
Cassidy lands with a cross.
Cassidy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahearn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cassidy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Ahearn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cassidy throws the left hand but Ahearn avoids the punch easily.
Ahearn misses with a looping right.
Ahearn looks to land a left hand but Cassidy moved out of range nicely.
Cassidy throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassidy throws out a powerful jab.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassidy moves away.
Cassidy is looking to counter punch.
Ahearn misses the jab.
Cassidy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ahearn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ahearn moves away from the strike by Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a series of punches but Ahearn avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahearn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ahearn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassidy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahearn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahearn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Jab from Ahearn.
Ahearn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahearn looks to land a combination but Cassidy avoids it well.
Cassidy misses with a body shot.
Ahearn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassidy throws out the jab.
Cassidy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahearn.
Cassidy throws a jab when Ahearn was well out of range.
Cassidy tries to work over Ahearn's front leg with a kick but Ahearn checks it.
Ahearn wants to counter the offense by Cassidy and move into the clinch position.
Ahearn looks to throw the jab but Cassidy is out of range.
As Ahearn backs away, Cassidy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ahearn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Cassidy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cassidy.
Ahearn loads up on a big right hand but Cassidy slips the punch.
Ahearn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassidy scores with a hook to the body. Ahearn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahearn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Cassidy scores with a shot to the body.
Ahearn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cassidy on the side of the head.
Cassidy jabs Ahearn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahearn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cassidy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassidy cracks Ahearn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ahearn throws a jab when Cassidy was well out of range.
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassidy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ahearn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Butch Cassidy is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Ahearn misses.
Ahearn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ahearn scores with a sloppy right hand. Cassidy should have avoided that one.
Cassidy digs a good body shot into Ahearn's ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cassidy 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 Ahearn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ahearn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cassidy throws a right hand that misses
and Ahearn counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Ahearn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cassidy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahearn manages to avoid it.
Ahearn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ahearn misses with a double jab.
Cassidy throws a hook but Ahearn blocks it.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut.
Cassidy scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Ahearn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cassidy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahearn.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahearn moves away.
Cassidy connects with a right hand. Ahearn shakes it off.
Cassidy throws a lazy right hand but Ahearn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahearn misses with a wild combination.
Cassidy punishes Ahearn's body with a nice straight punch.
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 Butch Cassidy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Butch Cassidy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Cassidy misses the target.
Cassidy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cassidy moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahearn slips a straight right by Cassidy.
Nice shot lands for Cassidy.
Ahearn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassidy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahearn lands with a right hand.
Ahearn takes a swing at Cassidy's ribcage but misses.
Cassidy misses with a low kick.
Ahearn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassidy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cassidy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahearn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cassidy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahearn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Cassidy scores with a shot to the body.
Cassidy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahearn.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahearn. That snapped Cassidy's head back.
Ahearn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cassidy connects with a body shot that sends Ahearn's belly button to the back.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body.
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahearn was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
Ahearn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahearn scores with a jab to the body.
Cassidy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahearn manages to avoid it.
Cassidy jabs Ahearn right on the nose. Ahearn blinks but takes it well.
Ahearn throws a hook to the side of Cassidy's head but Cassidy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahearn misses with a hook.
Cassidy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassidy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahearn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cassidy lands a nice hook to Ahearn's body. Ahearn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassidy moves away.#T2#
Ahearn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cassidy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahearn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cassidy lands with a cross.
Cassidy throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahearn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahearn misses with a looping right.
Ahearn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Cassidy misses.
Ahearn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahearn was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassidy is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Cassidy.
Ahearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassidy.
Ahearn throws a hook but Cassidy blocks it.
Cassidy moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahearn blocks a jab.#T3#
Cassidy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahearn manages to avoid it.
Ahearn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cassidy misses with a hook
and Ahearn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassidy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cassidy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cassidy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cassidy throws a leg kick which misses Ahearn's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahearn tries to avoid it.
Butch Cassidy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahearn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cassidy doesn't seem bothered though.
Cassidy scores with a leg kick.
Ahearn throws out a powerful jab.
Cassidy misses with a leg kick
and Ahearn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassidy slips under a jab from Ahearn.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Ahearn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahearn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahearn is looking to clinch.
Ahearn looks to throw the jab but Cassidy is out of range. #T4#
Cassidy with the inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Cassidy scores with a four punch combination!
Cassidy lands a jab-cross combination.
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Ahearn.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassidy.
Cassidy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cassidy throws a shot from downtown. Ahearn moves away and avoids it.
Cassidy scores with a jab to the head.
Ahearn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Cassidy.
Ahearn avoids the body shot from Cassidy.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahearn moves away.
Ahearn cracks a nice hook into Cassidy's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassidy moves away.
Tobias Ahearn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassidy throws a chopping leg kick but Ahearn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: RISE 90: Thomas v Franjic
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Ahearn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahearn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahearn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahearn misses with a wild body shot.
Brown looks to land a body kick but Ahearn moved away.
Ahearn moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahearn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Ahearn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahearn scores with a jab.
Ahearn lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahearn. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahearn should have avoided that one. #T1#
A nice combination there by Ahearn.
Brown misses with a hook
and Ahearn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Ahearn.
Ahearn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahearn.
Ahearn swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown cracks Ahearn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brown misses with a hook.
Ahearn throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahearn thinking.
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've been told by Ahearn's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahearn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Brown looks at the referee who does nothing so Brown lands a crushing right that sends Ahearn to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahmir Brown!

Event: RISE X5
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Ahearn jabs at Longabaugh's body.
No joy there for Ahearn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Longabaugh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Ahearn's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Longabaugh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Longabaugh clinches up against the cage.
Ahearn jumps guard but Longabaugh stands there with Ahearn around his waist. Ahearn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land.
Ahearn is trying to break free.
Longabaugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longabaugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longabaugh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longabaugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahearn's elbow.
Longabaugh tries to work over Ahearn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Longabaugh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Longabaugh won't allow it.
Longabaugh lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Longabaugh.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Longabaugh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Ahearn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Longabaugh. #T1#
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh is leaning against Ahearn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ahearn tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Longabaugh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ahearn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Longabaugh walks away with a smile on his face. Ahearn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ahearn is breathing heavily.
Longabaugh throws the left hand but Ahearn avoids the punch easily.
Ahearn misses the shot to the body.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Longabaugh has closed the distance and engaged Ahearn in a clinch.
Longabaugh lands a left hand.
Longabaugh lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Longabaugh lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Longabaugh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Longabaugh throws a head punch that misses.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Longabaugh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Longabaugh scores with a shot to the side of Ahearn's head.
Longabaugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longabaugh lands a nice shot to the body.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Ahearn blocks it.
Ahearn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longabaugh scores with a shot to the side of Ahearn's head.
Longabaugh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Longabaugh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body punch from Ahearn. #T2#
Longabaugh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Ahearn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Longabaugh.
Ahearn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longabaugh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Longabaugh lands an uppercut.
Longabaugh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Ahearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Longabaugh controls his hands.
Ahearn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Longabaugh tries to throw a body punch but Ahearn avoids it by throwing Longabaugh back against the cage.
Ahearn tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
Longabaugh gets through Ahearn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Longabaugh blocks a body shot from Ahearn.
Longabaugh is working Ahearn over against the cage.
Longabaugh is leaning against Ahearn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Longabaugh lands with a left to the head.
Longabaugh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ahearn or not.
A short uppercut from Longabaugh.
A right handed body shot lands from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh scores with a shoulder strike.
Longabaugh lands a nice uppercut.
Longabaugh lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longabaugh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Ahearn is rocked!#T3#
Longabaugh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oh Ahearn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Longabaugh manages to break the clinch.
BAM! Longabaugh delivers a spinning backfist that drops Ahearn like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AWC 2022 - Finals
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ahearn misses the target.
Romano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahearn throws a series of punches but Romano moves out of range.
Romano lands a nice hook to Ahearn's body. Ahearn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahearn looks to land a left hand but Romano moved out of range nicely.
Ahearn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Romano avoids the body shot from Ahearn.
Ahearn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahearn lunges at Romano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Romano's hand.
Romano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Ahearn misses.
Romano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahearn scores with a hook.#T1#
Ahearn misses with a few strikes there.
We've been told by Ahearn's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ahearn misses the body punch
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahearn throws a combination that misses
letting Romano counter with a right hand.
Ahearn just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a wild body shot.
Romano cracks Ahearn with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Tobias Ahearn has been cut.
Ahearn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romano.
Ahearn misses with a two punch combination.
Romano misses with a hook.
Ahearn misses with a right hand
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romano cracks Ahearn with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahearn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romano throws a looping overhand right but Ahearn ducks down to avoid it.
Ahearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Romano misses its intended target.
Ahearn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romano counters with a nice body shot.
Romano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ahearn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Romano.
Romano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahearn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahearn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahearn stuns Romano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Ahearn gets tackled into the cage by Romano. Romano maintains the clinch. #T3#
Ahearn working aggressively here.
Ahearn swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahearn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romano.
Ahearn misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahearn.
Romano misses with a punch to the body.
Ahearn is trying to break the clinch but Romano has him pressed against the cage.
Romano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Romano scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Romano.
A short left from Romano.
Romano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahearn throws a head punch that misses.
Ahearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romano pushes Ahearn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahearn is looking to break free of the clinch but Romano has double underhooks.
Ahearn is trying to pull guard but Romano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Romano blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Romano scores with a shot to the side of Ahearn's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahearn is trying to pull guard but Romano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Romano.
Romano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahearn's efforts to push away.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romano.
Romano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romano scores with a shoulder strike.
Romano lands a shoulder strike.
Ahearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romano blocking some punches.
Ahearn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Ahearn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Romano.
Ahearn lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahearn jumps guard but Romano stands there with Ahearn around his waist. Ahearn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muenster Romano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Ahearn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ahearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahearn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahearn counters with a stiff right hand.
Romano slips a jab and a cross from Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a hook. Romano ducked under it nicely.
Romano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ahearn throws the left hand but Romano avoids the punch easily.
Tobias Ahearn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romano tests Ahearn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romano misses with a straight left.
Romano digs a good body shot into Ahearn's ribs.#T1#
Ahearn throws a poor cross that misses
and Romano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahearn swings widly with a right hand
and Romano counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Ahearn is rocked!
Romano has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Romano lands a right hook to the body.
Ahearn throws an off balance right hand
and Romano counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romano throws a lazy right hand but Ahearn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romano throws out a loose jab but Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Romano has closed the distance and engaged Ahearn in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romano lands a nice uppercut.
Ahearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahearn tries a body shot but Romano blocks it.
Ahearn swings wildly with an uppercut but Romano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Romano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romano lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muenster Romano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Ahearn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Romano won't allow it.
Ahearn lands a right hand.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahearn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Ahearn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Romano.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romano tries to throw a body punch but Ahearn avoids it by throwing Romano back against the cage.
Romano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Oh Ahearn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romano lands a big right hand that drops Ahearn! The killer instinct kicks in and Romano finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Romano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muenster Romano!
Muenster Romano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 67:
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Ahearn misses with an uppercut.
Ahearn closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Mark Beneke has been cut.
Ahearn cracks a nice hook into Beneke's ribs.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ahearn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Beneke misses.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beneke misses with an uppercut.
Beneke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beneke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beneke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahearn lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left and a right from Beneke both land. Nice combination.
Ahearn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#Beneke is rocked!
A jab from Beneke misses.
Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahearn. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Ahearn is out of range. #T1#
Beneke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahearn.
Beneke takes a swing at Ahearn's ribcage but misses.
Beneke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahearn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beneke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ahearn tests Beneke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahearn throws a nice looking combination but Beneke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beneke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahearn is looking to wear down Beneke with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beneke swings widly with a right hand
and Ahearn counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahearn misses with a body shot.
Ahearn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benekes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ahearn lands with a good body shot.
Ahearn missing with a left hand there. Beneke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Ahearn is out of range.
Ahearn throwing a counter right hand but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahearn scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Ahearn throws a nice looking combination but Beneke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beneke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahearn misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Ahearn. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Ahearn moved out of range.
Ahearn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahearn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ahearn misses with a looping right.
Ahearn connects with a single shot there.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahearn momentarily.
Ahearn blocks a jab.
Ahearn lands a nice shot that snaps Beneke's head back.
Ahearn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Ahearn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Ahearn steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Beneke is out on his feet! Ahearn sets himself and nearly takes Beneke's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tobias Ahearn!

Event: RISE 54: Smith v Femme
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Dickus shoots in and drives through. Ahearn sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dickus.
A lazy left from Ahearn finds it's target.#TD2#
Dickus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ahearn quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Ahearn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ahearn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ahearn looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ahearn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickus pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn is staying active underneath Dickus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ahearn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahearn tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Ahearn actively working from the bottom here.
Ahearn wants to improve his position but Dickus is controlling well. #T1#
Dickus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Ahearn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickus pulls his head out easily.
Ahearn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dickus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahearn defending well though.
Dickus thows a huge punch but Ahearn dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Ahearn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickus pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ahearn looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ahearn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahearn looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dickus passes into side control!
Ahearn is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Dickus wants to control but Ahearn is keeping him busy.
Dickus controls the position from side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dickus trying to control the position but Ahearn is working away. #SUB2#
Dickus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ahearn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Dickus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ahearn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dickus tries to score with some ground and pound. Ahearn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ahearn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dickus on the ground.
Dickus tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Ahearn tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dickus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ahearn is trying to get back to half guard.
Ahearn is working hard here to advance position.
Dickus throws a strike aimed at the side of Ahearn's head but Ahearn avoids it well.
Dickus fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dickus has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dickus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahearn is looking to escape. #T4#
Dickus raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dickus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ahearn can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Dickus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ahearn is surviving well by controlling Dickus's body position as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahearn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dickus controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biggus Dickus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dickus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dickus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab from Dickus.
Dickus lands a nice shot that snaps Ahearn's head back.
Dickus shoots in and drives through. Ahearn sprawls well.#TD2#
Dickus 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.
Dickus wants to control from the top but Ahearn keeps moving. #SUB#
Ahearn has his foot on Dickus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dickus works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Ahearn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dickus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biggus Dickus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dickus passes Ahearn's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ahearn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickus pulls his head out easily.
Dickus is looking to take a break and control but Ahearn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Ahearn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ahearn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dickus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dickus trying to control from half guard but Ahearn is working away.
Ahearn is in trouble now - Dickus has advanced to mount!
Ahearn is desperately trying to improve his position but Dickus has a good base and remains in mount.
Dickus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahearn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dickus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T2#
Ahearn is desperately trying to improve his position but Dickus has a good base and remains in mount.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dickus tries to control but Ahearn wriggling away.
Ahearn is looking to get to half guard.
Dickus controlling from the full mount.
Dickus prevents Ahearn from getting the reversal.
Dickus controlling from the full mount.
Ahearn really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ahearn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ahearn is squirming around, avoiding Dickus's attempts to control the action.
Ahearn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dickus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dickus wants to control the pace but Ahearn is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Ahearn is trying to escape the mount.
Dickus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahearn is looking to escape.
Ahearn working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickus looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biggus Dickus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dickus looks to throw the jab but Ahearn is out of range.
Dickus takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dickus. Ahearn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickus misses with a straight left.
Dickus connects with a leg kick.
Dickus blocks a jab.
Dickus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahearn defends it well.
Biggus Dickus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickus lands with a right hand.
Ahearn just misses with a punch to the body.
Dickus looks to land a right hand but Ahearn moved out of range.#KD#
Nice combo by Ahearn! Oh, that's hurt him - Dickus falls to the canvas and Ahearn follows him into side control. #ROC#Dickus is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Ahearn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dickus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dickus is still in real trouble! Can Ahearn finish him?
Dickus struggling a bit here.
Dickus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dickus seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Dickus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ahearn off and has taken his back!
Ahearn tries to break free.
Dickus tries to keep control of the position but Ahearn is staying busy.
Ahearn can't escape the position.
Ahearn staying busy and making it hard for Dickus to control.
Ahearn is really stuck here.
Dickus has good solid back control here.
Ahearn tries to break free. #T2#
I would not like to be Ahearn right now.
Ahearn breaks Dickus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dickus working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Ahearn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dickus dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Ahearn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dickus defends well.#SUB#
Ahearn looking for a guillotine here but Dickus defends easily.
Ahearn keeping moving, preventing Dickus from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Ahearn looking for subs off his back but Dickus has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Ahearn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahearn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickus pulls his head out easily.
Ahearn is looking for a sweep. Dickus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ahearn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dickus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ahearn looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Dickus seems content to control.
Ahearn is looking for a sweep. Dickus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dickus trying to control the pace.
Dickus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Ahearn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahearn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tobias Ahearn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biggus Dickus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dickus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahearn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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 Tobias Ahearn.
I think Dickus 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: RISE 43: Maestre v Svyatogor
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Ahearn.
Ahearn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ahearn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dukic takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Dukic has been cut.
Ahearn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ahearn throws a series of punches but Dukic moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dukic! But no joy.
Dukic closes the distance but Ahearn moves to the side
and Ahearn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Dukic closes the distance and pushes Ahearn back into the cage.
Dukic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahearns head.
Ahearn tries to throw a body punch but Dukic avoids it by throwing Ahearn back against the cage.
Ahearn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dukic backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukic lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Ahearn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ahearn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Ahearn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dukic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ahearn.
Ahearn tries to bench press Dukic off him but Dukic keeps the position. #T1#
Ahearn gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Ahearn looking for submissions off his back.
Dukic is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SU2#
Dukic decides to stand up.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the body
letting Dukic counter with a right hand. #T2#
Ahearn throws a big shot that misses.
Dukic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dukic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ahearn loads up on a big right hand but Dukic slips the punch.
Ahearn misses with a body punch
and Dukic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahearn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dukic.
Ahearn misses with a wild combination.
Ahearn misses with a body shot
and Dukic counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahearn misses with a looping right.
Dukic slips a jab from Ahearn.#T3#
Dukic takes one on the button.
Dukic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dukic is looking to clinch but Ahearn is avoiding it.
Ahearn misses the shot to the body.
Dukic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tobias Ahearn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Ahearn misses.
And Dukic tries to counter it with a takedown but Ahearn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ahearn lands a right hook to the body.
Ahearn misses with a lunging right hand
and Dukic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahearn throws a nice looking combination but Dukic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahearn lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Ahearn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Dukic misses.
Ahearn throws a looping overhand right but Dukic ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Ahearn. Those never looked like landing.
Dukic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahearn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahearn takes a swing at Dukic's ribcage but misses.
Dukic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ahearn misses with a wild body shot.
Dukic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ahearn just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahearn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dukic momentarily.
Ahearn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Ahearn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Dukic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ahearn throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Dukic counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Ahearn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahearn actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dukic moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ahearn.
Ahearn is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dukic is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ahearn tries to reverse the position but Dukic maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn tries to improve his position but instead Dukic has taken his back!
Ahearn tries to roll but Dukic sticks to his back. #T1#
Ahearn is working hard here to advance position.
Ahearn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dukic's guard. Nice work there by Ahearn. #SUB#
Ahearn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dukic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ahearn, into his guard. #REVB#
Ahearn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Ahearn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dukic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ahearn.
Ahearn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Dukic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dukic tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ahearn. #T2##SUB#
Ahearn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahearn looking for submissions off his back.
Dukic wants to stand up but Ahearn has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Ahearn looking for submissions off his back.
Ahearn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukic can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Ahearn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Dukic is working for a kimura but Ahearn is defending it quite comfortably.
Ahearn wants to improve his position but Dukic is controlling well. #SUB#
Ahearn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bruno Dukic has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Ahearn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahearn looking for submissions from an awkward position 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.
Ahearn has a hand on Dukic's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dukic takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ahearn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ahearn looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
I really don't envy Ahearn right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahearn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Dukic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Dukic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dukic avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Dukic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Ahearn.
Ahearn keeps the fight on the outside.
Dukic fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Ahearn does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn throws a right hand that Dukic ducks under and follows up with a left that Dukic also avoids with ease.
Dukic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tobias Ahearn is winning the standup battle so far.
Dukic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Ahearn.#T1#
Ahearn throws a poor cross that misses
and Dukic counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Dukic closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Ahearn.
Dukic cracks Ahearn with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Dukic breaks the clinch.
Dukic staying out of range there.
Ahearn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ahearn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ahearn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ahearn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahearn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dukic manages to avoid it.
Dukic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Dukic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Dukic misses.
Dukic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahearn.
Dukic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ahearn with a body shot.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Dukic moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahearn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ahearn misses with the combination.
Ahearn throws a series of punches but Dukic moves out of range.
Dukic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Dukic slips a jab and a cross from Ahearn.
Ahearn throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Dukic counter with a right hand.
Tobias Ahearn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahearn throws an overhand right that lands on Dukic's shoulder, as Dukic tries to avoid the shot.
Ahearn throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahearn loads up on a big right hand but Dukic slips the punch.
Ahearn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dukic.
Dukic moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Dukic has closed the distance and engaged Ahearn in a clinch.
Ahearn is trying to push Dukic away but Dukic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Ahearn tries a body shot but Dukic blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Dukic.
Ahearn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dukic tries to work over Ahearn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dukic misses with a punch to the body.
Dukic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dukic can't find room to land a body shot as Ahearn controls the action. #BC2#
Dukic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dukic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahearn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dukic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahearn to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahearn throws a jab when Dukic was well out of range.
Ahearn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dukic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Ahearn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ahearn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Ahearn!

Event: RISE 31: Granger v Ihantala
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Ahearn digs a good body shot into Inhanamoto's ribs.
No joy there for Ahearn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Inhanamoto shapes to counter with a head kick.
Inhanamoto misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Ahearn.
Ahearn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Inhanamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Inhanamoto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ahearn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a head kick that half lands.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahearn cracks a nice hook into Inhanamoto's ribs.
Inhanamoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahearn to score with a decent uppercut.
Inhanamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahearn avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Ahearn throws a hook but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahearn.
Inhanamoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ahearn is out of range and Inhanamoto settles back down.
Ahearn lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Desu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Ahearn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Inhanamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Ahearn 's knee.
Inhanamoto lands with a kick to the temple. Ahearn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ahearn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inhanamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Inhanamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahearn's head.
Inhanamoto throws a head kick but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahearn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Inhanamoto scores with a head kick.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a big head kick but Ahearn shrugs it off.
Ahearn misses with a wild body shot.
Ahearn moves out of range of the body kick from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands with a slapping head kick.
Ahearn throws a hook but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
Ahearn throws a nice looking combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahearn misses with a hook
and Inhanamoto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ahearn misses with a lunging right hand
and Inhanamoto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Inhanamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Ahearn.
Inhanamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Inhanamoto thows a leg kick but Ahearn checks it
and Ahearn counters with a one-two to the body.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inhanamoto moves away.
Inhanamoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahearn is out of range.
Inhanamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahearn takes a swing at Inhanamoto's ribcage but misses.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ahearn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Inhanamoto - the referee stops the clock and Ahearn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Inhanamoto. Ahearn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ahearn just misses with a punch to the body.
Inhanamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Inhanamoto is looking to slow Ahearn down with leg kicks.
Inhanamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Ahearn. #T4#
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Inhanamoto counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahearn misses with a few strikes there.
Ahearn punishes Inhanamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
Inhanamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Ahearn is wise to it.
Ahearn blocks a head kick by Inhanamoto.
Ahearn lands a really nice looking cross but Inhanamoto seems unphased.
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Ahearn off balance momentarily.
Inhanamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Inhanamoto moves out of range as Ahearn strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahearn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Inhanamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Inhanamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahearn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ahearn misses with a lunging right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a three punch combo that has Ahearn backing up. Ahearn nods at Inhanamoto to acknowledge the strikes.
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 Tobias Ahearn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desu Inhanamoto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ahearn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahearn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ahearn is looking to wear down Inhanamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ahearn misses the shot to the body.
Ahearn scores with a jab. Inhanamoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A good leg kick by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Inhanamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Inhanamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto feints and then cracks Ahearn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahearn down.
A head kick from Inhanamoto lands but Ahearn takes it in his stride.
Inhanamoto misses with a head kick. #T1#
The fighters circling - Ahearn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Inhanamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Inhanamoto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahearn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahearn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahearn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ahearn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a good low kick that Ahearn was not able to check.
Ahearn misses with a body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a thumping low kick.
Inhanamoto throws a head kick that Ahearn semi-blocks.
Inhanamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Inhanamoto scores with a head kick. Ahearn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tobias Ahearn is winning the standup battle so far.
Inhanamoto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahearn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Inhanamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Ahearn 's knee. #T2#
Ahearn swings widly with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a body kick that stops Ahearn in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahearn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inhanamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Inhanamoto slips under a jab from Ahearn.
Ahearn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Inhanamoto can pounce on him.
Inhanamoto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ahearn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahearn misses with a double jab.
Inhanamoto feints and then cracks Ahearn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahearn down.
Sloppy strikes from Ahearn. Those never looked like landing.
Inhanamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Inhanamoto throws a nice head kick! #T3#
Ahearn with a jab.
Inhanamoto scores with a head kick. Ahearn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut. Inhanamoto saw that one coming.
Inhanamoto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Inhanamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Ahearn misses with a double jab.
Inhanamoto is looking to slow Ahearn down with leg kicks.
Nice cross by Ahearn.
Inhanamoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Inhanamoto misses
and Ahearn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahearn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto.
Ahearn throws a nice looking combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ahearn! #T4#
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!
Inhanamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahearn's sensitive parts.
Ahearn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Inhanamoto can pounce on him.
Inhanamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahearn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahearn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ahearn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahearn tests Inhanamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Inhanamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahearn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ahearn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Inhanamoto.
Ahearn cracks Inhanamoto with an open hand slap.
Inhanamoto thows a leg kick but Ahearn checks it
and Ahearn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahearn lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Ahearn off balance momentarily.
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 Tobias Ahearn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desu Inhanamoto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ahearn throws a hook to the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Inhanamoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahearn swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ahearn throws an off balance right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Inhanamoto.
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Inhanamoto.
Ahearn lands a nice hook to Inhanamoto's body. Inhanamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Inhanamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahearn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Inhanamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Ahearn.
Inhanamoto moves away from the strike by Ahearn.
Inhanamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Inhanamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Inhanamoto throws a head kick but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahearn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahearn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahearn.
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Inhanamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahearn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ahearn misses with a body shot.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range. #T2#
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inhanamoto moves away.
Inhanamoto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ahearn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ahearn misses with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ahearn's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahearn checks a low kick from Inhanamoto.
A swing and a miss from Ahearn.
Ahearn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Inhanamoto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Inhanamoto feints and then cracks Ahearn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahearn down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto throws a lazy head kick
and Inhanamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Desu Inhanamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahearn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Inhanamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a lunging right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Ahearn 's knee.
A leg kick checked by Ahearn.
A little feinted left hand from Ahearn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Ahearn misses with a body shot.
Inhanamoto jabs Ahearn right on the nose. Ahearn blinks but takes it well.
Inhanamoto misses with a head kick.
Inhanamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Inhanamoto with the inside leg kick.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut.
Ahearn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ahearn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahearn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Inhanamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inhanamoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Inhanamoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahearn cracks Inhanamoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Inhanamoto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto throws a big counter head kick but Ahearn avoids it with no problem.
Inhanamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahearn's sensitive parts.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Ahearn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahearn checks a leg kick.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ahearn throws a nice looking combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahearn fails to land with a series of punches.
Inhanamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahearn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Desu Inhanamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ahearn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tobias Ahearn!

Event: RISE 25: Buckeye v Half Assed
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a right hand that misses
and Ahearn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahearn throws a shot from downtown. Inhanamoto moves away and avoids it.
Inhanamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahearn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inhanamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahearn.
Ahearn moves out of range of the body kick from Inhanamoto.
Ahearn lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Desu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Inhanamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Ahearn misses.
Nice defenses there by Inhanamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn fails to land with a series of punches.
Inhanamoto scores with a leg kick.
Ahearn misses with a double jab
and Inhanamoto counters with a body kick that stops Ahearn in his tracks momentarily.
Ahearn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Ahearn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Inhanamoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahearn connects with a body shot.
Ahearn missing with a left hand there. Inhanamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahearn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahearn missing with a left hand there. Inhanamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Inhanamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Ahearn moves out of range easily.
Ahearn misses with a lunging right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ahearn's knee momentarily.
Ahearn throws a one two combo.
Inhanamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Inhanamoto misses with a leg kick
letting Ahearn counter with a right hand.
Inhanamoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Ahearn. #T2##CL#
Ahearn rushes Inhanamoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ahearn blocking some punches.
Inhanamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahearn's elbow.
Inhanamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahearn's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Inhanamoto manages to break the clinch.
Inhanamoto misses with a body kick.
That kick from Inhanamoto tenderised Ahearn's leg. Ahearn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ahearn just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahearn moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromInhanamoto.
Ahearn misses with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a leg kick.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Inhanamoto throws a leg kick but Ahearn checks it.
Ahearn stuns Inhanamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Ahearn misses with a shot to the body
and Inhanamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Ahearn 's knee.
Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahearn.
Inhanamoto slips under a jab from Ahearn.
Inhanamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahearn misses the shot to the body.
Inhanamoto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Inhanamoto scores with a kick to the body.
Inhanamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahearn. That did some damage!
Ahearn tests Inhanamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Inhanamoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahearn.
Inhanamoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahearn misses with a straight left.
Inhanamoto thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Ahearn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inhanamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahearn.
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Inhanamoto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhanamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ahearn throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Ahearn does no damage.
Inhanamoto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto slips under a jab.
Ahearn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Inhanamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Inhanamoto follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Inhanamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahearn. That did some damage!
Inhanamoto with the inside leg kick.
Inhanamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Ahearn moves out of range easily.
It looked like Ahearn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Inhanamoto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Ahearn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desu Inhanamoto's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ahearn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ahearn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Inhanamoto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ahearn takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Inhanamoto.
That kick from Inhanamoto tenderised Ahearn's leg. Ahearn is trying to keep his angry face on.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ahearn.
Inhanamoto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Inhanamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahearn. That did some damage!
Ahearn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Inhanamoto with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Inhanamoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Ahearn scores with a nice head shot.
Inhanamoto connects with a leg kick.
Inhanamoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ahearn is able to avoid easily.
Ahearn throws a jab but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Ahearn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Inhanamoto's head backwards.
Inhanamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Ahearn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Inhanamoto!
Ahearn blocks a leg kick.
Ahearn throws a jab when Inhanamoto was well out of range.
Inhanamoto throws a leg kick but Ahearn moved away.
Ahearn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Inhanamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ahearn swinging wildly here.
Ahearn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Inhanamoto misses with a low kick.
Ahearn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inhanamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahearn throws a hook to the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Inhanamoto is looking to slow Ahearn down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahearn throws a lazy right hand but Inhanamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Inhanamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahearn's head.
Desu Inhanamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Inhanamoto keeps the fight on the outside.
Inhanamoto throws a fast counter high kick but Ahearn manages to duck under it in time.
Ahearn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ahearn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahearn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick by Inhanamoto misses
and Ahearn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Inhanamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahearn missing with a left hand there. Inhanamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahearn with a hook.
Ahearn misses with a looping right.
Ahearn throws a lazy uppercut
and Inhanamoto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Ahearn.
Inhanamoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahearn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inhanamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
Ahearn misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Inhanamoto with the inside leg kick.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inhanamoto moves away.#T4#
Inhanamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Inhanamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahearn misses with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a leg kick.
Ahearn moves out of range of the body kick.
Ahearn takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahearn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Inhanamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahearn. Inhanamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahearn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Inhanamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahearn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahearn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Inhanamoto looks to land a body kick but Ahearn moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Desu Inhanamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Desu Inhanamoto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ahearn throws a nice looking combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahearn throws a series of punches but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
A jab from Ahearn does it's job there.
Inhanamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Inhanamoto misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahearn. Inhanamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inhanamoto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Inhanamoto.
Ahearn throws a sloppy body shot
and Inhanamoto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Inhanamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ahearn throwing a counter right hand but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Inhanamoto!
Inhanamoto throws a lazy body kick
enabling Ahearn to counter with a crisp jab.
Inhanamoto lands with a kick to the temple. Ahearn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A lazy body kick from Inhanamoto
and Ahearn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Ahearn throws a shot from downtown. Inhanamoto moves away and avoids it.
Inhanamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahearn.
Inhanamoto tries a low kick but Ahearn avoids it.
Inhanamoto scores with a head kick.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Ahearn misses.
Inhanamoto pushes Ahearn away with a front kick.
Inhanamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Inhanamoto.
Ahearn swings for the body but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto motions for Ahearn to come forward. Inhanamoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Inhanamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahearn.
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
Inhanamoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ahearn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Ahearn cracks Inhanamoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inhanamoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ahearn tries to counter by clinching up but Inhanamoto breaks away and moves out of range.
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a sloppy head kick
and Ahearn counters with a left to the body.
Ahearn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Ahearn as he connects with a hook.
Ahearn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Inhanamoto feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Ahearn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Inhanamoto counters with a big head kick but Ahearn shrugs it off.
Inhanamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Inhanamoto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Inhanamoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Inhanamoto misses with a kick to the body
and Ahearn counters with a right hand to the body.
Ahearn blocks the body kick.
Ahearn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahearn looks to land a combination. Inhanamoto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Inhanamoto scores with a leg kick.
Ahearn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Ahearn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Inhanamoto. That's going to slow Ahearn down.
Ahearn takes a swing at Inhanamoto's ribcage but misses.
Inhanamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhanamoto ducks under a wild hook from Ahearn.
A low kick lands for Inhanamoto.
Ahearn blocks a head kick by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ahearn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.
Inhanamoto slips a straight right by Ahearn.
Inhanamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahearn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Desu Inhanamoto.
I think Inhanamoto 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RISE 16: Half Assed v West
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Ahearn sizes up Seventeen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been told by Seventeen's head coaches at Bloody death gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Seventeen looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ahearn scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Seventeen moves into range and clinches up with Ahearn.
Ahearn lands with a light punch inside.
Ahearn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seventeen tries to land a knee to the head but Ahearn blocks with his arms.
Seventeen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ahearn blocks it with crossed arms.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahearn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seventeens head.
Ahearn jumps guard but Seventeen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ahearn throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Ahearn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Seventeen rushes Ahearn and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ahearn.
Ahearn jumps guard but Seventeen stands there with Ahearn around his waist. Ahearn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Seventeen tries a knee to the head but Ahearn blocks it.
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!
Ahearn jumps guard but Seventeen stands there with Ahearn around his waist. Ahearn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Android Seventeen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Ahearn.
Seventeen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Seventeen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Seventeen misses with a knee to the head.
Ahearn works on Seventeen's body with a couple of short punches.
Ahearn swings wildly with an uppercut but Seventeen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahearn tries to break the clinch but Seventeen is controlling the position.
Seventeen misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahearn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ahearn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Seventeen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ahearn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ahearn tries to throw a body punch but Seventeen avoids it by throwing Ahearn back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahearn.
Ahearn gets through Seventeen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ahearn managing to block the knees to the body from Seventeen.
Ahearn avoiding damage as Seventeen throws knees to the body.
Ahearn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ahearn lands a right hand.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Seventeen holds him up against the cage and eventually Ahearn drops back down to his feet.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Seventeen won't allow it.
Ahearn is trying to pull guard but Seventeen has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Ahearn tries to work over Seventeen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahearn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seventeen to keep the fight standing.
Ahearn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seventeen looking to throw knees to the head but Ahearn is blocking nicely.
Ahearn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Seventeen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ahearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Ahearn fails to land.
Ahearn can't find room to land a body shot as Seventeen controls the action.
Seventeen blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahearn takes a shot to the head.
Ahearn misses with a punch to the body.
Ahearn swings wildly with an uppercut but Seventeen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seventeen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ahearn is working Seventeen over against the cage.
Ahearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Seventeen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahearn.
Ahearn is trying to pull guard but Seventeen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Seventeen holds him up against the cage and eventually Ahearn drops back down to his feet. #T3#
Seventeen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ahearn blocks it with crossed arms.
Ahearn is trying to pull guard but Seventeen has him pressed against the cage.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Seventeen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Seventeen tries a knee to the head but Ahearn blocks it.
Ahearn is trying to pull guard but Seventeen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Seventeen blocks an uppercut.
Ahearn is trying to break the clinch but Seventeen is controlling him.
Ahearn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Seventeen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ahearn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seventeen misses with a body punch.
Ahearn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seventeen to keep the fight standing.
Seventeen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ahearn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ahearn jumps guard but Seventeen stands there with Ahearn around his waist. Ahearn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Seventeen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ahearn blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Ahearn fails to land. #T4#
Ahearn is trying to pull guard but Seventeen has him pressed against the cage.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Seventeen holds him up against the cage and eventually Ahearn drops back down to his feet.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seventeen connects with a knee to the head.
Ahearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahearn can't find room to land a body shot as Seventeen controls the action.
Ahearn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seventeen has Ahearn pressed against the cage, preventing Ahearn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Seventeen blocks an uppercut.
Seventeen missing with knees to the body.
Ahearn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seventeen walks away with a smile on his face. Ahearn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Seventeen wants to clinch but Ahearn slips to the side
and Ahearn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahearn lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seventeen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ahearn jabs Seventeen right on the nose. Seventeen blinks but takes it well.
Ahearn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ahearn misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tobias Ahearn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Seventeen wants to clinch.
Seventeen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Android Seventeen has been cut.
Ahearn catches Seventeen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ahearn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ahearn lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seventeen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ahearn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahearn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Seventeen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Ahearn lands an overhand right.
Seventeen tries to clinch up but Ahearn circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahearn lands with a nice body punch.
Ahearn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seventeen doesn't seem bothered though.
Ahearn lands a two punch combo. #ROC2#Seventeen is rocked!
Seventeen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Seventeen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahearn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ahearn thuds a left hand into Seventeen's body.
Ahearn cracks Seventeen with a hook to the temple - Seventeen is on wobbly legs here! Ahearn swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Seventeen falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ahearn wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tobias Ahearn!

Event: RISE 10: Halo v Lalla
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Frost moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Frost shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ahearn as he jumps to the side.
Ahearn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frost.
Ahearn punishes Frost's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahearn works Frost's body with a nice hook.
Ahearn lands a jab to the nose.
Frost takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frost avoids the body shot from Ahearn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn misses the jab.
Frost shoots and misses
and Ahearn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frost thinking.
Tobias Ahearn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Frost.
Ahearn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahearn is looking to wear down Frost with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Frost tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ahearn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frost somewhat.#T1#
Frost misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahearn counters with a nice body shot.
Ahearn scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Frost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frost is trying to drag Ahearn to the mat but Ahearn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frost looking to slow down the pace here.
Frost is trying to maintain a safe position but Ahearn gets an underhook and turns Frost into the cage.
Frost is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Frost tries to break the clinch but Ahearn is controlling the position.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Frost holds him up against the cage and eventually Ahearn drops back down to his feet.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Frost won't allow it.
Ahearn swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahearn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Frost tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahearn smiles and moves away.
Ahearn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahearn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahearn is looking to counter punch.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Ahearn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Frost tries to clinch but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahearn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahearn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahearn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frost closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahearn circles away.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahearn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahearn scores with a body shot. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahearn.
Frost lands with a kick to the temple. Ahearn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ahearn misses with a two punch combination.
Nice cross by Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Ahearn darts in and clinches Frost up against the cage.
Frost is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ahearn to keep the fight standing.
Ahearn lands a nice uppercut.
Ahearn jumps guard but Frost turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ahearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands. #TD2#
Frost jumps guard and drags Ahearn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.#SUB#
Ahearn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ahearn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Frost looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Frost looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Frost! #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost is looking to take a break and control but Ahearn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Ahearn is trying to improve his position.
Ahearn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Ahearn looking for submissions off his back.
Ahearn regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Ahearn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ahearn is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Ahearn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Ahearn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ahearn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ahearn throws out a loose jab but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost fails with the takedown
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahearn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.
Ahearn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Frost on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Ahearn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ahearn connects with a looping right hand.
Tobias Ahearn is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost scores with a head kick.
Ahearn slaps away a takedown attempt from Frost, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ahearn.
A jab from Ahearn misses.
Ahearn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahearn. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost is looking to clinch but Ahearn is avoiding it.
Ahearn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahearn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Ahearn pushes Frost up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Ahearn misses with some punches.
Ahearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frost just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ahearn has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Ahearn is trying to pull guard but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
Frost is trying to pull guard but Ahearn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tobias Ahearn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Frost.
Ahearn jumps guard but Frost turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ahearn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Frost smiles and moves away.
Ahearn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Ahearn looks to land a combination but Frost avoids it well.
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Frost.
A combination from Ahearn does no damage.
Ahearn sets himself, and Frost steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahearn avoids it this time.
Ahearn leaves Frost with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Frost avoids the body shot from Ahearn.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Ahearn.
Frost shoots in but Ahearn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Augustus Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frost is breathing heavily.
Frost swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ahearn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frost tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Ahearn counter with a right hand.
Ahearn digs a good hook to Frost's body.
Ahearn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ahearn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahearn throws out the jab. #T4#
Frost tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahearn swivels and escapes.
Ahearn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahearn.
Frost takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahearn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahearn just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahearn scores with a hook to the body. Frost takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Ahearn finds it's way through Frost's defenses.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahearn circles away.
Frost slips a jab from Ahearn.
Ahearn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frost has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahearn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Ahearn dominated that second round.
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#
Frost tries to clinch up.
Ahearn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ahearn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frost fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frost tries to clinch but Ahearn is having none of it.
Frost misses with the combination.
Frost fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahearn scores with a nice strike.
Ahearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahearn lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Ahearn clobbers Frost with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frost tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ahearn defends well and Frost ends up having to push Ahearn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahearn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tobias Ahearn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Frost.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahearn.
Frost takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ahearn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahearn.
Frost on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frost drops his hands momentarily and Ahearn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Frost has a takedown stuffed.
Ahearn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frost's head backwards.
Ahearn takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Frost wants to counter the offense by Ahearn and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Ahearn loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Ahearn misses with a body shot.
Ahearn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frost throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahearn's waist but Ahearn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frost off to one side.
Ahearn thuds a left hand into Frost's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahearn with a jab.
Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahearn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahearn misses the target.
Ahearn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahearn throws a shot to the body.
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahearn cracks a nice hook into Frost's ribs.
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.#T3#
Ahearn lands with a nice body punch.
Ahearn throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
Good shot there by Ahearn.
Ahearn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frost tries to clinch there but Ahearn circles away.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahearn.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Ahearn pushes him off.
Frost shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahearn as he avoids it easily.
Frost fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ahearn! #T4#
Frost shoots and misses
and Ahearn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahearn lands a jab to Frost's midsection.
Ahearn lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frost takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahearn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from Ahearn.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Frost drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahearn defends it well.
Augustus Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahearn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Ahearn!

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