Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 77:
Date: May 15, 2024

#R1#
Jaya shoots and misses
and Young Stallion counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaya moves to clinch but Young Stallion breaks away #TD#
and Young Stallion counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Young Stallion wants to pass the guard but Jaya is defending well.
Jaya is looking for a sweep. Young Stallion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Young Stallion is working for a kimura but Jaya is defending it quite comfortably.
Jaya moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young Stallion is fighting to break Jaya's control of his arms but Jaya is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Young Stallion stopping the sweep attempt from Jaya.
Jaya trying to keep a closed guard but Young Stallion is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaya is looking to sweep but instead, Young Stallion has passed into half guard.
Jaya throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jaya gets back to full guard.
Young Stallion stands and throws Jaya's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jaya is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Jaya struggling a bit here.
Young Stallion trying to control the position but Jaya is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaya is trying to control Young Stallion's posture but Young Stallion avoids it.
Jaya tries to buck Young Stallion off but Young Stallion is having none of it.
Young Stallion working away.
Young Stallion has control of an arm but Jaya manages to advance to Young Stallion's back!
You can see the frustration on Young Stallion's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jaya tries to get the hooks in deep but Young Stallion pushed the leg off. #T3##SUB2#
Jaya looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Young Stallion is controlling Jaya 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jaya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Young Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaya throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jaya wants to improve his position but instead Young Stallion has moved into half guard.
Young Stallion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Jaya wants to control but Young Stallion is keeping busy.
Jaya might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Young Stallion haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Young Stallion seems to be looking for submissions. #ES2#
Jaya has one foot on Young Stallion's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young Stallion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaya.
Jaya tries to land a body kick
and Young Stallion counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jaya is lucky that one didn't land flush. #TD2#
Jaya scores with a takedown into Young Stallion's guard.
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 Riptide Young Stallion will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Jaya 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.
Young Stallion keeping moving, preventing Jaya from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jaya wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Young Stallion's closed guard. He's half up but Young Stallion has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Young Stallion pivots and extends the arm, Jaya falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Young Stallion! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riptide Young Stallion!
Riptide Young Stallion seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RSE 66: Funeral Fog
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Butcher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jaya misses with a wild combination.
Jaya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Jaya scores with a takedown into Butcher's guard.
Butcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Butcher, not yet.
Jaya wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaya wants to pass the guard but Butcher is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jaya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Butcher wants to sweep here but Jaya controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jaya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaya.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butcher. Jaya does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Jaya closes the distance and pushes Butcher back into the cage.
Jaya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jaya stalling the fight.
Jaya is trying to pull guard but Butcher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Jaya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Butcher has a couple of punches blocked by Jaya.
Jaya tries to pull guard but Butcher won't allow it.
Butcher lands a body shot. #BC#
Jaya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jaya.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danu Jaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaya tries to clinch but Butcher moves out of range.
Jaya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butcher.
Jaya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Butcher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jaya somewhat.
Butcher cracks a nice hook into Jaya's ribs.#T3#
Jaya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Butcher.
Butcher swings for the body but Jaya moves out of range.
Jaya tries a low kick but Butcher avoids it.
Butcher misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Jaya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Butcher tries to move into range but Jaya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jaya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Butcher. Butcher obviously looking to wear him down.
Butcher lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Butcher misses with a kick to the body #TD#
so Jaya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaya trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Jaya controlling from the top position.
Jaya wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
Jaya stays in close to Butcher's body and controls the position.
Butcher has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jaya has passed into side control.
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 Danu Jaya will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A punch combination from Jaya misses.
Butcher throws a head kick but Jaya moves out of range.
Butcher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Butcher moves into range and connects with a jab.
Butcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butcher takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jaya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaya just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jaya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Jaya shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Butcher manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Jaya from controlling successfully.
Jaya sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jaya trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Jaya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Danu Jaya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
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.
Jaya landing with the ground and pound.
Jaya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butcher is keeping the position for now.
Jaya wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Butcher throws the left hand but Jaya avoids the punch easily.
Butcher throws a leg kick but Jaya sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jaya fires out a quick counter leg kick but Butcher just manages to avoid it.
Billy Butcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Butcher throws a body punch but Jaya moves out of range.
Billy Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaya throws a right hand that Butcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Butcher also avoids with ease.#T3#
Butcher moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Butcher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Butcher avoids a kick to the body.
Jaya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Butcher is able to avoid easily.
Butcher keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jaya misses with a body shot.
Jaya checks a low kick from Butcher.
Jaya tries to counter by clinching up but Butcher breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Butcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaya attempts a counter takedown but Butcher avoids it well and moves away.
Butcher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Jaya clinches with his opponent.
Butcher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaya wants a takedown.
Butcher misses with the head strike. #T4#
Jaya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Butcher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Butcher is pressed up against the cage. Jaya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Butcher down to the mat. Butcher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danu Jaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaya shoots in looking for a takedown but Butcher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jaya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Butcher is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Butcher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Butcher clobbers Jaya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Butcher punishes Jaya's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher walks into a straight right hand from Jaya.
Butcher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jaya looks for a takedown but Butcher sprawls well.
Danu Jaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butcher thuds his right hand into Jaya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Butcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Butcher lands a big head kick that sends Jaya tumbling to the mat! Butcher takes a step backwards and waves Jaya back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Jaya is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Danu Jaya has been cut.
Crack! A monster head kick from Butcher and Jaya falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Butcher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Billy Butcher!

Event: RSE 58: Dead By Dawn
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Jaya shoots for a takedown but Bagwell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bagwell misses with a two punch combination.
Jaya wants to slow Bagwell down by chopping away at his legs.
Jaya tries to close the distance and clinch but Bagwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaya connects with a jab.
Bagwell connects with a right hand. Jaya shakes it off.
We've been informed that Bagwell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A big right from Bagwell misses.
The crowd cheers as Bagwell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jaya doesn't seem phased though.
Jaya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jaya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bagwell throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Jaya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaya slips a straight right by Bagwell.
Bagwell throws a combination that misses
and Jaya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bagwell throws an overhand right that lands on Jaya's shoulder, as Jaya tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Jaya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bagwell.#T1#
Jaya throws a solid leg kick but Bagwell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jaya.
Bagwell misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bagwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Biff Bagwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaya digs a good body shot into Bagwell's ribs.
Biff Bagwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagwell.
Bagwell throws a right hand that Jaya ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaya also avoids with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Jaya.
Jaya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bagwell throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Jaya counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaya not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Jaya is looking for a kimura but Bagwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jaya to get the leverage.
Jaya is trying to control. Bagwell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB#
Jaya is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jaya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU#
Jaya decides to stand up.
Bagwell digs a good hook to Jaya's body.
Bagwell throws a right and a left that Jaya avoids nicely.
Bagwell misses with a body shot.
Jaya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bagwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Jaya takes a swing at Bagwell's ribcage but misses.
Bagwell misses with a wild combination.
Jaya feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bagwell lands a jab to the head. #TD#
Jaya shoots in and bounces Bagwell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jaya pushing down on Bagwell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bagwell wants to control but Jaya is keeping busy.
Jaya prevents Bagwell from improving his position.#T4#
Bagwell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jaya thows a huge punch but Bagwell dodges it nicely.
Bagwell is refusing to be controlled, as Jaya sits in half guard.
Jaya throwing shots but Bagwell is blocking nicely.
Jaya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jaya moves into full mount! Bagwell won't be happy about that!
Jaya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danu Jaya dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jaya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bagwell throws a leg kick but Jaya sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jaya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bagwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jaya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bagwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaya.
Bagwell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Jaya finds it's way through Bagwell's defenses.
Jaya lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagwell throws a combination that misses
and Jaya counters with a nice body shot.
Biff Bagwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bagwell scores with a decent looking hook.
Bagwell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jaya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Bagwell connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaya misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Bagwell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jaya doesn't seem phased though.
Bagwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bagwell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jaya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bagwell.
Nice takedown defense from Bagwell. No joy for Jaya on that attempt.
Jaya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaya throws a series of punches but Bagwell moves out of range.
Bagwell lands a nice shot to the body.
Bagwell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jayas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bagwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Jaya walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagwell scores with a jab. Jaya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jaya tries for a takedown but Bagwell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bagwell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bagwell jabs Jaya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bagwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bagwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaya moves away.
Jaya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bagwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaya is looking to wear down Bagwell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bagwell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jaya in his tracks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bagwell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Jaya is rocked!
Bagwell throws a shot to the body.
Oh Jaya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BAM! Bagwell delivers a spinning backfist that drops Jaya like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Biff Bagwell!
An out of breath Biff Bagwell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RSE 51: Mayhem
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaya manages to avoid it.
Van De Leide throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van De Leide lands with an overhand left.
Jaya with a nice cross.
Jaya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jaya.
Van De Leide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van De Leide scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jaya walks into a stiff left hand from Van De Leide.
A cross from Van De Leide lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaya is looking to clinch.
Van De Leide takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Jaya decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Van De Leide has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Van De Leide is looking to improve his position.
Van De Leide trying to control here.
Jaya is stalling here. Van De Leide is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jaya seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Van De Leide has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Van De Leide fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Van De Leide controls the position.
Van De Leide wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaya keeps working.
Jaya tries to buck Van De Leide off but Van De Leide is having none of it.#SUB2#
Van De Leide tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van De Leide has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Van De Leide wants to control but Jaya is keeping him busy. #T2#
Van De Leide working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Van De Leide wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jaya, who protects the arm well.
Jaya wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jaya stops Van De Leide from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Jaya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van De Leide in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Van De Leide working the head and body with strikes.
Jaya gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Van De Leide has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van De Leide thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jaya's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van De Leide looks to land a strike but Jaya avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Van De Leide wants to control from the top but Jaya keeps moving.
Van De Leide stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van De Leide is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Van De Leide sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jaya's guard.
Jaya is looking to improve his position.
Van De Leide slips a nice elbow through Jaya's hands, connecting with Jaya's forehead.
Van De Leide passes into side control, despite Jaya's attempt to control the position.
Jaya is looking for a sweep.
Van De Leide tries to score with some ground and pound. Jaya controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Van De Leide is looking to take a break and control but Jaya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Van De Leide dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jaya slips under a jab from Van De Leide.
Jaya slips under a jab from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide swings widly with a right hand
and Jaya counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van De Leide lands a right hook to the body.
Jaya avoids the body shot from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide misses with a hook
and Jaya counters with a left to the body.
Van De Leide fails to land the takedown.
Van De Leide tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaya avoids the body shot from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaya.
As Van De Leide tries to get set, Jaya tries to push him back and clinch up but Van De Leide manages to avoid the attempt.
Van De Leide misses with a hook.
Jaya tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van De Leide manages to circle out of the way.
Jaya moves away from the strike by Van De Leide.
An attempted straight right counter from Jaya misses the target.#TD#
Jaya shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Van De Leide is trying to control the position but Jaya postures up.
Van De Leide is pulling down on Jaya's head. It's preventing any offense from Jaya, at least for the moment.
Van De Leide looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaya is one step ahead there.
Van De Leide is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jaya controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van De Leide trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jaya looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van De Leide fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silvio Van De Leide seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van De Leide tries for a takedown but Jaya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Danu Jaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Van De Leide.
Van De Leide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Jaya misses its target.
Jaya tries for a takedown but Van De Leide circles away easily#CL2#
and Van De Leide counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Jaya breaks from the clinch.
Van De Leide has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaya lands a jab to Van De Leide's midsection.#T3#
A slow jab from Van De Leide misses its intended target.
Jaya seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Jaya looking to score a takedown here. Van De Leide is defending well but Jaya drives through and ends up in Van De Leide's guard.
Jaya stopping the sweep attempt from Van De Leide.#SUB2#
Van De Leide working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jaya has passed into half guard!
Van De Leide misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Van De Leide moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jaya preventing the sweep.
Jaya 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.
Jaya postures up. #T4#
Van De Leide managing to control the position.
Van De Leide tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van De Leide is pulling down on Jaya's head. It's preventing any offense from Jaya, at least for the moment.
Jaya trying to control but Van De Leide is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van De Leide is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danu Jaya dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jaya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jaya misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Van De Leide misses.
Danu Jaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaya blocks a jab.
Jaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van De Leide sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Van De Leide gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jaya misses with some punches.
Jaya wants a takedown but no success here.
Van De Leide pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Jaya has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Van De Leide uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Leide trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaya has control of Van De Leide's left arm, preventing Van De Leide from doing any damage. #T1#
Jaya is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Van De Leide trying to control but Jaya is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaya is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van De Leide is controlling him.
Van De Leide postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Van De Leide is looking to advance position but Jaya has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Jaya landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Van De Leide is working to get back to half guard.
Jaya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van De Leide is looking to escape.
Van De Leide is in all sorts of trouble here.
Van De Leide keeps trying to improve his position.
Van De Leide wants to control but Jaya is having none of it.
Danu Jaya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van De Leide is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
The referee warns Van De Leide that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jaya prevents Van De Leide from getting the reversal.
Jaya tries to control but Van De Leide wriggling away.
Van De Leide really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jaya tries to control but Van De Leide wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaya is really struggling to control Van De Leide but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jaya controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Van De Leide can't escape the position.
Van De Leide regains half guard.
Van De Leide is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van De Leide manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaya sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Jaya is sitting in close to Van De Leide's body. Van De Leide has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jaya is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jaya is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Van De Leide.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Silvio Van De Leide!
Silvio Van De Leide thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RSE 39.5: Dawning of Chaos
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Germanicus walks into a stiff left hand from Jaya.
No joy there for Jaya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danu Jaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaya misses with a two punch combination.
Jaya lands a nice hook to Germanicus 's body. Germanicus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Germanicus thuds his shin into the meat of Jaya's side.
Jaya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Germanicus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaya closes the distance but Germanicus moves to the side
and Germanicus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jaya doesn't manage to clinch there - Germanicus circles away.
Jaya lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Jaya lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Germanicus as Jaya shoots in.
Jaya tries for a takedown but Germanicus circles away easily
and Germanicus counters with a straight right hand.
Germanicus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Germanicus wants it to stay on the feet.
Romulus Germanicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danu Jaya.
Jaya jabs Germanicus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jaya tries to bum rush Germanicus with a series of wild strikes but Germanicus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Germanicus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germanicus manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Germanicus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jaya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Germanicus with a jab.
Germanicus blocks a head kick by Jaya. #CL#
Germanicus darts in and clinches Jaya up against the cage.
Jaya takes a knee to the side of the body.
Germanicus tries a body shot but Jaya blocks it.
Jaya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Germanicus struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaya controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Germanicus .
Jaya blocking some punches.
Germanicus avoiding damage as Jaya throws knees to the body.
Germanicus missing with knees to the body.
Jaya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Germanicus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Germanicus tries to work over Jaya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jaya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaya tries for a takedown but Germanicus manages to get underhooks. #T3#
Jaya is trying to maintain a safe position but Germanicus gets an underhook and turns Jaya into the cage.
Jaya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Germanicus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaya blocks an uppercut.
Germanicus gets underhooks to prevent Jaya's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Germanicus .
Knees in the clinch landing for Germanicus .
Jaya looks winded!
Jaya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Germanicus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Germanicus has a couple of punches blocked by Jaya. #BC2#
Jaya breaks the clinch.
Jaya lands a jab.
Germanicus connects with a body shot that sends Jaya's belly button to the back.
We've been told by Germanicus 's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jaya keeps the fight on the outside.#T4##CL#
Germanicus moves into the clinch.
Germanicus landing knees to the head.
Germanicus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Germanicus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Germanicus fails to land.
Germanicus digs a right hand into Jaya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaya's gas tank.
Germanicus scores a nice knee to the body.
Germanicus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaya backwards.
Germanicus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaya backwards.
Germanicus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Germanicus digs a right hand underneath Jaya's ribcage. Jaya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Germanicus misses with a knee to the head.
Germanicus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Romulus Germanicus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Germanicus swings for the body but Jaya moves out of range.
Jaya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jaya shoots for a takedown but Germanicus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jaya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Germanicus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaya is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jaya moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaya! But no joy.
Jaya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germanicus throws a push kick but Jaya slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Germanicus gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Germanicus . #T1#
Germanicus is pressed up against the cage. Jaya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Germanicus down to the mat. Germanicus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Germanicus misses with a body kick.
Germanicus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaya.
A little feinted left hand from Germanicus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jaya takes a swing at Germanicus 's ribcage but misses.
Jaya looks to throw a body kick
and Germanicus counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaya misses with a kick to the body
enabling Germanicus to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaya drops his hands momentarily and Germanicus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jaya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaya goes for a double leg but Germanicus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Germanicus continues to drive forward.
Romulus Germanicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danu Jaya.#T2#
Germanicus thows a leg kick but Jaya checks it
and Jaya counters with a right hand to the body.
Jaya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Germanicus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaya throws a low kick but Germanicus avoids it.
Germanicus moves to clinch but Jaya breaks away
and Jaya counters with a nice body shot.
Germanicus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Jaya throws a shot from downtown. Germanicus moves away and avoids it.
Jaya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Germanicus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaya can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Jaya shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Germanicus napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3##SUB2#
Jaya goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Germanicus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jaya's guard! Nice work there by Germanicus !
Jaya is breathing heavily.
Jaya controlling the position.#SUB2#
Jaya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Germanicus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Germanicus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Germanicus preventing the sweep. #T4#
Germanicus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 Romulus Germanicus will probably get the nod.
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#
Germanicus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Germanicus is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Germanicus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Germanicus jabs Jaya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jaya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Germanicus . #CL2#
Jaya moves into range and clinches up with Germanicus .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Germanicus .
Germanicus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Germanicus throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Germanicus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Germanicus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Germanicus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jaya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Germanicus is defending well for now.#T1#
Germanicus scores with a shoulder strike.
Germanicus is leaning against Jaya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Germanicus landing knees to the head.
Germanicus scores with a shot to the side of Jaya's head.
Germanicus is working Jaya over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Germanicus .
Jaya blocking some punches.
A short left from Germanicus .
Germanicus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Germanicus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Germanicus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Germanicus connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Germanicus throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaya.
Germanicus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jayas head.
Germanicus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees to the body from Germanicus .
Romulus Germanicus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Germanicus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jaya lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Germanicus with a knee to the head.
Germanicus misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaya blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Jaya breaks the clinch.
Jaya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Germanicus . Germanicus obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Germanicus instigates a clinch.
Germanicus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaya backwards.
Germanicus is pressed up against the cage. Jaya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Germanicus down to the mat. Germanicus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jaya has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Germanicus .#T3#
Germanicus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jaya counters with a body kick that stops Germanicus in his tracks momentarily.
Germanicus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jaya if he has to take too many more of those.
Danu Jaya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Germanicus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jaya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Germanicus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaya.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jaya, as that shot connected.
Jaya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Germanicus scores with a leg kick.
Jaya misses with a takedown
and Germanicus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romulus Germanicus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danu Jaya.#T4#
Germanicus misses with a combination
and Jaya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jaya has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jaya there as he acknowledges the shot.
Germanicus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaya tries to clinch up but Germanicus circles away and keeps his distance.
Jaya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romulus Germanicus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Germanicus .
Germanicus thinks about countering with a body kick.
Danu Jaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Germanicus staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Germanicus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Germanicus , 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Germanicus !

Event: RSE 30: Wolves Among Sheep
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1#
Jaya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Agro pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Jaya takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Jaya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Agro.
Jaya misses with a wild body shot.
Jaya looks to land a body kick but Agro moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaya moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jaya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Jaya looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Agro kicks Jaya off and gets to his feet. #T1##TD#
Jaya looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jaya looking to pass the guard.
Agro working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaya trying to control but Agro is working from the bottom.
Jaya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jaya slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Jaya wants to take a breather but Agro is having none of it.
Jaya performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Agro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jaya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Agro tries to get to full guard but Jaya has control of the leg.
Agro wants to control but Jaya is keeping busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Jaya shoots in and bounces Agro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Agro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jaya connects with a couple of short punches.
Jaya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Agro is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Jaya wants to control from the top but Agro keeps moving.
Agro looking for a sweep. Not yet Agro, not yet. #SUB#
Jaya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jaya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Jaya gets to his feet. Agro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaya will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danu Jaya dominated that round.
That's time! Jaya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jaya moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick by Agro misses
and Jaya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Agro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A combination from Jaya does no damage.
Danu Jaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agro walks into a jab.
Jaya misses with a body shot
and Agro counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaya lands with a shot to the body.
Agro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Agro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jaya counters with a nice uppercut.
Danu Jaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Agro takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Agro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaya.
Agro looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaya is just out of range.
Jaya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jaya misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Jaya dives in and scores a takedown into Agro's guard.
Jaya trying to control the position from guard on top but Agro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaya advances position into side control!#T2#
Jaya trying to control the position but Agro is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Agro's face as Jaya controls the position.
Jaya is looking to take a break and control but Agro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jaya tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jaya has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jaya trying to control the action but Agro is working from the bottom. #T3#
Agro tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Agro is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Jaya looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jaya with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Jaya connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T4#
Jaya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jaya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Agro can do to turn this around?
Jaya trying to control but Agro is having none of it. #SUB#
Jaya looking to secure an arm triangle but Agro defends it well.
Jaya tries to control but Agro wriggling away.
Jaya punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danu Jaya dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Agro misses with a wild body shot.
Jaya throws a quick counter kick to the body but Agro avoids it.
Jaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Agro manages to avoid it.
Jaya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Agro is able to avoid easily.
Jaya scores with a punch to the head.
Danu Jaya is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaya misses with a takedown
and Agro counters with a left and a right that stings Jaya.
Jaya avoids the head kick by Agro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agro leaves Jaya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jaya throws a lazy right hand but Agro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Nice cross by Jaya.
Agro misses with a leg kick
and Jaya counters with a nice uppercut.
Jaya will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danu Jaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaya uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Agro has time to react.
Nice takedown defense from Agro. No joy for Jaya on that attempt.
Jaya connects with the punch.
Agro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaya.
Jaya lands with an uppercut that bounces Agro off the cage and back into range.
Agro throws a sloppy head kick and Jaya moves out of range easily.
Jaya catches Agro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Agro is rocked!#T2##TD#
Jaya closes the distance looking for a takedown. Agro stuffs it but Jaya still has hold of him. Jaya picks Agro up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Jaya slams Agro to the floor and that's really hurt Agro - he doesn't know where he is! Jaya throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danu Jaya!
Danu Jaya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RSE 20: A Fine Day To Die
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
DC closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jaya circles away.
A left and a right from Jaya both land. Nice combination.
DC shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jaya counters with a straight right hand.
We've been hearing reports that DC has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
DC fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jaya avoids it really well and circles away.
Jaya tries to counter with a clinch but DC shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel DC. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jaya gets the takedown into side control.
DC on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Jaya taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Jaya has hold of DC's arm. He's looking for a kimura. DC seems comfortable defending it but Jaya has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! DC is real pain and he's forced to tap out! DC is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jaya couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danu Jaya!
An out of breath Danu Jaya thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Daniel DC had this to say: 'Learn, grow and come back stronger. I will return'.

Event: RSE 15: The Art of Violence
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Jaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandt.
Jaya misses the shot to the body.
Brandt scores with a shot to the body.
Jaya lands with a right hand.
Brandt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jaya's hands.
Jaya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Brandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brandt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jaya thinking.
Brandt misses the jab.
Brandt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaya's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jaya duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaya misses the body punch
and Brandt counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaya. Brandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandt misses with a body shot.
Brandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaya steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brandt.#T1#
Jaya moves out of range as Brandt strikes.
Rayan Brandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaya.
Jaya moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Jaya's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jaya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jaya gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Brandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brandt.
Brandt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brandt misses with a straight left.
Brandt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brandt throws a right and a left that Jaya avoids nicely.
Jaya tries to counter with a clinch but Brandt shakes him off and moves away.
Rayan Brandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Brandt as he connects with a hook.
Jaya throws a lazy head kick
and Brandt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandt.
Jaya drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandt defends it well.#T2#
Jaya moves out of range as Brandt strikes.
Jaya unleashes a big counter combination but Brandt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brandt throws a looping overhand right but Jaya ducks down to avoid it.
Jaya is looking for the big counter here.
Brandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaya.
Brandt misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaya takes a swing at Brandt's ribcage but misses.
Jaya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brandt to score with a decent uppercut.
Jaya jabs Brandt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brandt misses with a wild body shot.
Jaya fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Brandt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brandt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brandt wants it to stay on the feet.
Brandt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rayan Brandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danu Jaya.#TD2#
Jaya looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brandt!
Jaya wants to control but Brandt is keeping him busy.
Jaya controlling the position from side mount.
Brandt is trying to control Jaya's posture but Jaya avoids it.
Brandt is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Brandt manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Brandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaya pulls his head out easily.
Jaya prevents Brandt from improving his position.#SUB#
Brandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brandt wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Brandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaya pulls his head out easily.
Jaya is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rayan Brandt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Brandt throws a hook to the side of Jaya's head but Jaya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaya swinging wildly here.
Jaya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brandt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaya is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brandt rather than just go for the knockout.
Brandt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaya slips under a jab from Brandt.
Brandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Jaya shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jaya is trying to control. Brandt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Brandt wants to improve his position but Jaya is controlling well.
Brandt gets full guard.
Jaya advances to half guard. #SUB#
Brandt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jaya is trying to work for a kimura but Brandt is defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Brandt looking for submissions off his back.
Jaya is nestled in close to Brandt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brandt gets back to full guard.
Jaya sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brandt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Brandt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Jaya stands and throws Brandt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brandt is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jaya is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jaya raining down shots from the mount!
Brandt manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brandt is pressing down on Jaya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Jaya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brandt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jaya has managed to get both his arms back between Brandt's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Brandt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brandt wants to sweep here but Jaya controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Brandt throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jaya escapes and throws Brandt's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jaya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandt keeps working.
Brandt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danu Jaya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jaya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brandt.
Jaya throws an overhand right that lands on Brandt's shoulder, as Brandt tries to avoid the shot.
Brandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaya.
Jaya ducks under a wild hook from Brandt.
Jaya misses with a low kick.
Jaya misses with a takedown attempt - Brandt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaya can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jaya takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Jaya misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Brandt misses the target.
Jaya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandt.
Brandt scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Brandt.
Jaya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jaya or perhaps it was just good defense by Brandt, which made it look bad.
Jaya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brandt scores with a one two! Jaya had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jaya looks to land a combination but Brandt avoids it well.
Brandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rayan Brandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandt looks to land a left hand but Jaya moved out of range nicely.
Brandt blocks the body kick.
Jaya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandt misses the target.
Jaya unleashes a big counter combination but Brandt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jaya tries to clinch but Brandt is having none of it.
Brandt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jaya misses with a low kick.
Jaya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rayan Brandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danu Jaya.
Brandt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jaya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandt.
Brandt misses with a hook. Jaya ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Jaya lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jaya takes one to the chin there.
Danu Jaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandt.
Jaya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jaya to counter with a crisp jab.
Brandt throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Brandt. Beautiful body shot.
Brandt fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaya scores with a body shot. #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!
Brandt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaya has time to react.
Jaya works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandt. Jaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaya moves away.
Brandt slaps away a takedown attempt from Jaya, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jaya slips under a jab.
Brandt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jaya looks for a takedown but Brandt sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rayan Brandt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brandt 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rayan Brandt!

Event: RSE 10: Drenched In Blood
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Jaya misses with a jab to the body
and Wylde counters with a nice uppercut.
Wylde tries to clinch but Jaya is having none of it.
Jaya steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wylde.
Wylde cracks Jaya with an open hand slap.
Jaya throws a right hand that misses
and Wylde makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wylde lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jaya misses with a combination
and Wylde counters with a nice uppercut.
Jaya walks into a straight right hand from Wylde.
Jaya fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jaya has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Wylde counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Jaya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Wylde.
Jaya tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Wylde.
Wylde lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaya backwards.
Jaya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wylde.
Jaya is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gunnar Wylde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danu Jaya.
Jaya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wylde smiles and moves away.
Jaya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wylde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Jaya is rocked!
Jaya looks winded!
Jaya is holding his hands too far apart here. Wylde throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Jaya is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Wylde!

Event: RSE : Just Some Fights 3
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Fujiwara throws a series of punches but Jaya avoids them all with ease.
Fujiwara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fujiwara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Jaya misses.
Fujiwara has a takedown stuffed.
Jaya keeps the fight on the outside.
Fujiwara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jaya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Fujiwara changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jaya looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Jaya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fujiwara slows the pace down.
Jaya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Jaya is not content to let Fujiwara control the position.
Jaya is looking to reverse the position.
Jaya is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fujiwara prevents Jaya from standing back up.
Fujiwara controlling the action here.
Fujiwara's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fujiwara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jaya defending well though.
Fujiwara trying to control the action but Jaya is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fujiwara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fujiwara is stalling here. Jaya is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fujiwara seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jaya has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fujiwara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jaya off and has taken his back!
Jaya is in bad spot here. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fujiwara cracks Jaya with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jaya from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Fujiwara keeps control of the position as Jaya tries to break free. #SUB#
Fujiwara looking for the choke from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Fujiwara manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Fujiwara gets his hands free as Jaya looks to control. #SUB#
Fujiwara has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jaya is in real trouble here. Fujiwara gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jaya is tapping out! Fujiwara wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoshi Fujiwara!

Event: RSE 1: From Ruin We Rise
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Lahey misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Lahey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jaya scores with a nice right hand.
Lahey lands with a cross.
Lahey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lahey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jaya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lahey looks to land a left hand but Jaya moved out of range nicely.
Jaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lahey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lahey throws a right hand that Jaya ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaya also avoids with ease.
Jaya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lahey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lahey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaya manages to avoid it.
Lahey swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Lahey throws a body punch but Jaya moves out of range.
Lahey swinging wildly here.
No luck for Jaya with that takedown attempt.
Lahey thuds a left hand into Jaya's body.
Lahey throws a nice looking combination but Jaya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Lahey is just out of range.
Jaya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jaya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lahey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaya cracks Lahey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lahey throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Lahey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lahey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Jaya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lahey.
Lahey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jaya on the side of the head.
Lahey misses with a body punch
and Jaya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lahey thinking.
Jaya shoots in and drives through. Lahey sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danu Jaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lahey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lahey swivels and escapes.
Lahey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lahey scores with a three punch combo!
Jaya throws a nice looking combination but Lahey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jaya lands the left hand.
Jaya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lahey is fending him off so far but Jaya persists. Nope, Lahey circles away and we're back to standing.
Lahey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaya counters with a left to the body.
Jaya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lahey throws out the jab. #T3#
Jaya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lahey.
Sloppy strikes from Lahey. Those never looked like landing.
Jaya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lahey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Jaya misses the target.
Lahey tries to bum rush Jaya with a series of wild strikes but Jaya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jaya tries to move into range but Lahey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lahey throws a series of punches but Jaya moves out of range.
Lahey looks winded!
Jaya blocks a jab.
A combination from Lahey does no damage.
Lahey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lahey looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaya is just out of range.
Jaya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donk. Jaya catches Lahey right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Lahey misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lahey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Lahey. Those never looked like landing.
Jim Lahey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lahey misses with a wild body shot.
Jaya is looking to counter the offense by Lahey and move into the clinch.#CL#
Jaya takes the fight into the clinch.
Jaya blocking some punches.
Jaya working aggressively here.
Jaya has Lahey pressed against the cage, preventing Lahey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lahey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaya tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Lahey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lahey dominated that round.
That's time! Jaya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jaya thuds a left hand into Lahey's body.
Lahey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaya manages to avoid it.
Jaya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lahey throws a right hand that Jaya ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaya also avoids with ease.
Lahey misses with a hook.
Lahey takes a swing at Jaya's ribcage but misses.
Jaya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lahey checks a leg kick.
Jaya dives in and grabs Lahey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lahey pushes down on Jaya's head and hops out.
Jaya slips a jab and a cross from Lahey.
Jim Lahey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaya tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jaya displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jaya slips under a jab from Lahey.
Lahey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danu Jaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaya shoots in for a takedown but Lahey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Jaya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jaya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lahey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaya moves in looking to clinch but Lahey pushes him off.
Jaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaya misses with an attempted mid kick.
No joy there for Lahey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jaya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lahey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jaya counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaya misses with a takedown attempt - Lahey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danu Jaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaya scores with a hook.
Lahey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
A big left from Lahey misses.
Jaya tries to move into range but Lahey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lahey connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jaya avoids the body shot from Lahey.
Jaya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jaya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lahey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lahey works Jaya's body with a nice hook.
Lahey is breathing heavily.
Lahey jabs at Jaya's body.
Lahey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lahey dodges the punch combination from Jaya.
Lahey takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Lahey lands a nice looking body shot.
Jaya shoots in for a takedown but Lahey shows good takedown defense.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lahey!
Jaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lahey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jaya defends it well.
Jaya tries to move into range but Lahey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lahey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jim Lahey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lahey misses with a double jab.
Jaya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lahey jabs at Jaya's body.
Lahey swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Jaya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaya stands up over Lahey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jaya passes Lahey's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Well, if Jaya 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.
Jaya wants to pass to mount but Lahey is defending the position. #SUB#
Jaya is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lahey sees it coming and defends easily.
Jaya prevents Lahey from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lahey 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#
Lahey ducks right into an uppercut from Jaya.
Lahey throws a right hand that Jaya ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaya also avoids with ease.
Lahey lands a jab to the head.
Lahey drops his hands momentarily and Jaya takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jaya darts in looking for a takedown but Lahey gets double underhooks and turns Jaya into the cage.
Jaya is trying to pull guard but Lahey has him pressed against the cage.
Lahey is stalling here. #TD#
Jaya has clasped his hands together around Lahey's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lahey tries to buck Jaya off but Jaya is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaya slows the pace down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lahey can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Lahey is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jaya is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Lahey is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jaya content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Jaya with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jaya controlling from mount.
Lahey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jaya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Jaya quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Jaya but it's paid off an Lahey is forced to tap! Nice work by Jaya.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danu Jaya!

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