Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: FC 5: Sparks between them?
Date: Dec 20, 2025

#R1#
Benton slips a jab and a cross from Usyk.
Benton dodges the punch combination from Usyk.
Usyk lands with a nice body punch.
Benton has his takedown stuffed
and Usyk counters with a right hand to the body.
Benton misses with a low kick.
Benton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Usyk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usyk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benton tries to counter with a takedown but Usyk is quick to defend against it.
Usyk throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Benton counters with a single leg into guard. Usyk didn't expect that.
Benton controlling from the top position.
Usyk looking to control. #T1#
Benton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Usyk being controlled for a moment.
Usyk tries to improve position but can't.
Benton working the ground and pound from side control.
Benton taking a breather here.
Benton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Benton scoring with punches and elbows.
Usyk is trying to get back to half guard.
Benton happy to just control the position for now.
Usyk is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Benton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Benton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Benton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Usyk for as long as he can get away with.
Usyk takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Benton just content to control the position.
Benton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Usyk to see if he's OK.
Benton advances to full mount.
Usyk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Benton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Benton controlling from mount.
Benton working the ground and pound effectively.
Benton scoring with strikes but Usyk is staying in there. #T4#
Benton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Benton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Usyk looks a forlorn figure.
Benton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Benton dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usyk is bucking up trying to escape but Benton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Benton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Usyk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Benton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Benton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Usyk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Usyk lands with a right hand.
Benton tried to score with a low kick but Usyk checks it.
Usyk is looking for the big counter here.
Usyk throws a nice looking combination but Benton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Usyk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Benton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Benton landing some decent shots from guard.
Usyk has momentary wrist control but Benton slips an elbow through the middle.
Benton stands up over Usyk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Benton working some strikes from top position.
Benton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Benton is pushing down on Usyk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Usyk is fighting to maintain full guard but Benton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Benton 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.
Benton passes to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Benton connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T1#
Benton controlling from the full mount.
Benton continues to stall.
Benton lands a couple of good shots and Usyk has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Benton is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Benton lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Usyk tries to escape but Benton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Benton lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Usyk hold on?!
Usyk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Usyk is taking damage to the body and head. #T2#
Benton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Benton is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Benton gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Benton gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Benton apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Benton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Usyk pinned against the cage. Usyk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benton blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Benton darts in and clinches Usyk up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3##TD#
Benton successfully pulls guard.
Benton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Usyk's guard. #REVR#
Benton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Benton distracts Usyk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Benton trying to control but Usyk is working from the bottom.
Usyk working a defensive guard but Benton passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Benton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Benton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Usyk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Benton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Benton content to control rather than advance.
Benton lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Benton dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Usyk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Usyk.
Usyk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benton.
Usyk misses with a two punch combination.
Benton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usyk sprawls and moves away.
Benton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Usyk fails to land with a series of punches.
Benton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Usyk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Benton. 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.
Usyk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Benton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Usyk!
Usyk tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T1#
Benton has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Usyk.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Benton.
Benton looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Usyk is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T2#
Usyk is trying to remain composed but Benton is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Benton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Usyk doesn't escape.
Usyk covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Usyk is trapped and Benton is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Usyk is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Benton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Benton connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Usyk to escape the position.
Can Usyk hold on?! Benton is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Benton loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Usyk hold on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benton loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Usyk hold on?
Benton has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Usyk's body.
Benton scores with punches from the back. #T3#
Benton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Benton scores with punches from the back.
Benton looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Benton cracks Usyk with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Usyk from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #T4#
What can Usyk do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The referee is taking a good look at Usyk as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Benton!
Benton controls the position.
Vasyl Usyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Benton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Benton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benton, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Benton!

Event: SMASH: Zahedi vs Bull
Date: Dec 14, 2025

#R1#
De La Ghetto ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Cheese bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cheese throws a big shot that misses.
Cheese on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De La Ghetto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De La Ghetto throws a hook but Cheese avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Cheese misses the target.
Cheese keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Cheese gets caught flat footed, as De La Ghetto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De La Ghetto passes Cheese's left leg - he's now in half guard.
De La Ghetto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De La Ghetto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De La Ghetto looks to land a strike but Cheese avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
De La Ghetto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
De La Ghetto throws an elbow that misses. Cheese uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De La Ghetto's guard. Nice move by Cheese!#REVR#
De La Ghetto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cheese is one step ahead there.
De La Ghetto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cheese controls the pace.
De La Ghetto looking for a sweep. Not yet De La Ghetto, not yet.
De La Ghetto trying to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De La Ghetto looking for a sweep. Not yet De La Ghetto, not yet.
De La Ghetto pulls Cheese in close to his closed guard and prevents Cheese from doing any damage or advancing position.
De La Ghetto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cheese is one step ahead there.
Cheese will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
De La Ghetto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
De La Ghetto is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De La Ghetto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheese throws out the jab.
De La Ghetto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheese.
Cheese throws a hook to the side of De La Ghetto's head but De La Ghetto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De La Ghetto cracks Cheese with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cheese throws a jab but it's blocked by De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto staying out of range there.#TD2#
Cheese gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
De La Ghetto throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
De La Ghetto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cheese utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De La Ghetto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De La Ghetto scoring with punches to the head and body.
De La Ghetto trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheese is trying to control the position but De La Ghetto postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael De La Ghetto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cheese takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cheese needs to keep his hands up - De La Ghetto had a free shot at his head there.
De La Ghetto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheese.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De La Ghetto! But no joy.
Cheese takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De La Ghetto cracks Cheese with an open hand slap.
A punch lands to the side of Cheese 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cheese ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De La Ghetto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cheese to score with a decent uppercut.
Cheese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De La Ghetto lunges at Cheese with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cheese's hand.
De La Ghetto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De La Ghetto lands with a cross.
De La Ghetto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De La Ghetto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Nacho Cheese has been cut.
Cheese is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cheese tries to move into range but De La Ghetto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De La Ghetto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Cheese missing with a left hand there. De La Ghetto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De La Ghetto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nacho Cheese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De La Ghetto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De La Ghetto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheese moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Cheese wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cheese pivots, looking for a leg kick but De La Ghetto is out of range and Cheese settles back down.
Cheese misses with an uppercut.
De La Ghetto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheese.
Cheese takes one to the chin there.
De La Ghetto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cheese slips a jab and a cross from De La Ghetto.
Cheese is looking to counter punch.
De La Ghetto looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheese is just out of range.
We've been told by Cheese's head coaches at Fireball Zone that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De La Ghetto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cheese throws a jab when De La Ghetto was well out of range.
Cheese throws a poor cross that misses
and De La Ghetto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De La Ghetto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheese was well out of range. Poor timing from De La Ghetto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De La Ghetto throws a shot to the body. #T2#
A big right from Cheese misses.
The fighters circling - Cheese throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De La Ghetto works Cheese's body with a nice hook.
Cheese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De La Ghetto.
Cheese misses with a hook. De La Ghetto ducked under it nicely.
Cheese misses with an uppercut.
Cheese misses with a straight right.
De La Ghetto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cheese circles away quickly and effectively.
Cheese walks into a straight right hand from De La Ghetto.
Decent striking displayed by De La Ghetto there.
De La Ghetto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
De La Ghetto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cheese's guard.
De La Ghetto throws a big right hand that misses.
Cheese working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De La Ghetto.
Cheese preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
De La Ghetto controlling from the top position.
Cheese avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De La Ghetto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De La Ghetto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De La Ghetto lands a couple of elbows.
De La Ghetto scoring with some ground and pound.
De La Ghetto trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De La Ghetto connects with a couple of short punches.
Raphael De La Ghetto has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
De La Ghetto trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom.
De La Ghetto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De La Ghetto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De La Ghetto wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
De La Ghetto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De La Ghetto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De La Ghetto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheese.
De La Ghetto dives in and grabs Cheese's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cheese pushes down on De La Ghetto's head and hops out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael De La Ghetto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nacho Cheese'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#
De La Ghetto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cheese takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some wild striking there from De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto slips under a jab from Cheese.
Cheese missing with a left hand there. De La Ghetto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cheese thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheese misses with a right hand
and De La Ghetto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cheese misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from De La Ghetto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
De La Ghetto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cheese is trying to defend but De La Ghetto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cheese is not content to let De La Ghetto control the position.
De La Ghetto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
De La Ghetto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De La Ghetto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cheese defending well though.
Cheese wants to control but De La Ghetto is keeping busy.
De La Ghetto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De La Ghetto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cheese defending well though.
De La Ghetto thows a huge punch but Cheese dodges it nicely.
De La Ghetto thows a huge punch but Cheese dodges it nicely.
De La Ghetto slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nacho Cheese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De La Ghetto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Left hook, right uppercut from De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cheese circles away quickly and effectively.
Cheese misses with a hook. De La Ghetto ducked under it nicely.
And De La Ghetto tries to counter it with a takedown but Cheese pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cheese throws a jab but it's blocked by De La Ghetto.
Cheese swings widly with a right hand
and De La Ghetto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De La Ghetto catches Cheese with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De La Ghetto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
De La Ghetto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De La Ghetto drops an elbow to the side of Cheese's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
De La Ghetto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Raphael De La Ghetto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
De La Ghetto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
De La Ghetto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if De La Ghetto 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.
De La Ghetto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The adventures of De La Ghetto the control monster continue. Boring.
Cheese tries to get to full guard but De La Ghetto has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De La Ghetto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Cheese throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
De La Ghetto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cheese to the mat! Cheese manages to get full guard.
De La Ghetto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De La Ghetto controls from within his opponent's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael De La Ghetto!
During a confident post fight interview, Raphael De La Ghetto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Nacho Cheese stepped up to the mic, saying 'Cheese me'.

Event: FC 1: BENTon beating Dih?
Date: Nov 30, 2025

#R1#
Benton tries to close the distance and clinch but Wanis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benton shoots in and drives through. Wanis sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wanis! But no joy.
Wanis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benton momentarily.
Benton shoots in looking for a takedown but Wanis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wanis sprawls well. Wanis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benton gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Wanis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benton fails with the takedown
and Wanis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ethan Benton has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanis walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Benton drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Wanis swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Benton's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dih Wanis!
Dih Wanis thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Kalambay vs Entreri
Date: Nov 16, 2025

#R1#
Leben ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leben moves out of range of the strikes.
Leben drops his hands momentarily and De La Ghetto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leben lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leben moves away from the strike by De La Ghetto.
Leben takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leben.
Leben throws a hook but De La Ghetto avoids it easily.
De La Ghetto appears to be looking for a big counter.
De La Ghetto 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 straight punches there by Leben. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leben.
A jab lands there for De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by De La Ghetto. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leben lands with an overhand left.
De La Ghetto slips under a jab from Leben.
Leben has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Leben moves into range and connects with a jab.
De La Ghetto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD#
De La Ghetto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leben napping and manages to drive through into side control!
De La Ghetto wants to control but Leben is keeping him busy.
De La Ghetto postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T1#
Leben is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De La Ghetto is controlling him well.
Leben is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leben struggling a bit here.
De La Ghetto 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.
Leben tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from De La Ghetto seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Leben sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Leben manages to get to full guard.
Leben being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
De La Ghetto with a nice head shot there.
De La Ghetto wants to control from the top but Leben keeps moving.
Leben is pulling down on De La Ghetto's head to control his posture.
Leben trying to keep a closed guard but De La Ghetto is proving a slippery customer.
De La Ghetto is working Leben over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Leben seems keen to control De La Ghetto's posture.#T3#
De La Ghetto is working Leben over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De La Ghetto postures up in Leben's guard and throws a big left but Leben blocks it.
Leben is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Leben wants to stand but his hand is trapped. De La Ghetto uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Leben pushing down on De La Ghetto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
De La Ghetto controlling the position for now.
De La Ghetto 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.
Leben wants to stand up but De La Ghetto manages to regain full guard.
De La Ghetto tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Leben is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Leben gets to his feet - De La Ghetto follows without any prompting.
A telegraphed right hand from De La Ghetto misses the target.
Leben lands the left hand.
Black Leben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
De La Ghetto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leben!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leben tries to buck De La Ghetto off but De La Ghetto is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Leben's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from De La Ghetto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Black Leben 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.#R2#
Leben is on the wrong end of a nice combination from De La Ghetto.
Leben misses with a hook
and De La Ghetto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leben looks to land a right hand but De La Ghetto moved out of range.
Leben throws a body punch but De La Ghetto moves out of range.
De La Ghetto misses the shot to the body.
Leben wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leben misses with a low kick.
Leben scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De La Ghetto doesn't seem bothered though.
De La Ghetto lands a glancing blow to the side of Leben's head.
De La Ghetto has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
De La Ghetto shoots in and gets a takedown into Leben's guard.#ES2#
Leben scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
De La Ghetto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leben throws a jab but it's blocked by De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto throws a body shot but no joy.
Leben throws a lazy uppercut
enabling De La Ghetto to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
De La Ghetto misses with a wild body shot.
Leben throws a hook to the side of De La Ghetto's head but De La Ghetto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De La Ghetto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leben scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De La Ghetto misses with an uppercut
enabling Leben to counter with a crisp jab.
Leben misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De La Ghetto.
Leben throws a right hand that misses
and Leben takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leben thuds his right hand into De La Ghetto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leben swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De La Ghetto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leben.
De La Ghetto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De La Ghetto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De La Ghetto takes a jab right on the kisser.
De La Ghetto just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
De La Ghetto throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from De La Ghetto misses.
De La Ghetto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leben. #T2#
Leben lands a front kick.
De La Ghetto moves out of range of the strikes.
Leben looks for the body kick but De La Ghetto saw that one coming.
De La Ghetto lands a slapping body shot.
De La Ghetto works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leben.
De La Ghetto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De La Ghetto shoots in but no luck this time.
Leben throws the left hand but De La Ghetto avoids the punch easily.
Leben is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
De La Ghetto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De La Ghetto throws a nice looking combination but Leben bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De La Ghetto 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.
De La Ghetto throws a shot from downtown. Leben moves away and avoids it.
Leben pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leben tries to score with a low kick but De La Ghetto moves his leg out of the way.
Leben misses with a low kick.#T3#
Leben throws a chopping leg kick but De La Ghetto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leben scores with a nice strike.
Leben looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leben ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De La Ghetto moves away.
Leben connects with a single shot there.
De La Ghetto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De La Ghetto connects with a single shot there.
De La Ghetto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leben.
De La Ghetto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leben circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael De La Ghetto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leben is looking to slow De La Ghetto down with leg kicks.
Leben throws out a powerful jab.
De La Ghetto throws the left hand but Leben avoids the punch easily.
Black Leben is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
De La Ghetto drives through with a takedown into Leben's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De La Ghetto chips away with some ground and pound.
De La Ghetto trying to control but Leben is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De La Ghetto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De La Ghetto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
De La Ghetto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De La Ghetto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leben is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De La Ghetto lands a couple of elbows.
De La Ghetto trying to control the position from guard on top but Leben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De La Ghetto prevents Leben from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leben controlling De La Ghetto's posture.
De La Ghetto wants to control from the top but Leben keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Black Leben will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
De La Ghetto slips under a jab.
Black Leben is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leben scores with a sloppy right hand. De La Ghetto should have avoided that one.
Leben lands the left hand.
Leben has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
De La Ghetto fails with a takedown attempt.
De La Ghetto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
De La Ghetto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leben!
Leben is not content to let De La Ghetto control the position.
Raphael De La Ghetto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De La Ghetto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
De La Ghetto prevents Leben from escaping the position.
Leben struggling a bit here.#T1#
De La Ghetto 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.
De La Ghetto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Leben dodges the ground and pound from De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto trying to control the position but Leben is working away.
Leben is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
De La Ghetto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Leben sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De La Ghetto landing a few strikes.
De La Ghetto throws an elbow but Leben slips to the side and avoids it well.
De La Ghetto trying to control the action but Leben is working from the bottom.
De La Ghetto grinds an elbow into Leben's temple.
De La Ghetto throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
De La Ghetto lands a decent elbow from side control.
De La Ghetto remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
De La Ghetto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leben, who protects the arm well.
Raphael De La Ghetto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
De La Ghetto taking a break here but Leben is having none of it and regains half guard.
Leben holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Leben has hold of De La Ghetto's hands but De La Ghetto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leben avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leben is not content to let De La Ghetto control the position.
De La Ghetto scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Leben is positioning himself well to prevent De La Ghetto advancing to mount.
Leben wants to control but De La Ghetto is keeping busy.
De La Ghetto is looking to take a break and control but Leben is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leben is looking for a sweep. De La Ghetto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De La Ghetto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leben desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De La Ghetto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raphael De La Ghetto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leben 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Black Leben!
Black Leben decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Raphael De La Ghetto was interviewed post fight and said 'Cannon to the right of them. Cannon to the left of them. Cannon in front of them. Volleyed and thundered!'.

Event: QFC Tournament 1236 Round 4
Date: Nov 12, 2025

#R1#
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Benton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Magomedov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Magomedov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Benton lands shots from the back.
Benton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton scores with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1#
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Benton content to control rather than advance.
Benton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Benton is controlling well.
Benton wants to free his trapped foot but Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magomedov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Benton has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Benton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T2#
Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Benton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Benton content just to control the position here.
Magomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Benton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Magomedov looks a forlorn figure.
Benton prevents Magomedov from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Magomedov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Benton with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benton dominating with strikes here.
Magomedov can't escape the position. #T3#
Benton with the ground and pound from mount.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Benton with good strikes from the mount here!
Benton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Benton cracks Magomedov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Benton controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Benton prevents Magomedov from getting the reversal.
Magomedov regains half guard.
Benton trying to mount his opponent but Magomedov defends it. #T4#
Benton controlling the pace.
Benton prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Benton is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Benton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benton pulls his head out easily.
Benton is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Benton content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Benton 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#
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Benton.#TD#
Benton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magomedov to the ground. Benton is now in Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Benton controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Benton tries to pass.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
Benton sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton distracts Magomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?#T1#
Benton trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Benton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Benton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benton's guard. #REVB#
Benton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Benton tries to free his leg and advance position but Magomedov is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Benton defends easily.
Benton chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Benton is proving a slippery customer.
Benton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magomedov controls Benton momentarily but Benton frees himself.
Benton scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Benton defends easily.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benton controls the pace.#SUB2#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benton defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benton working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Benton 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#
Benton stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Benton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Benton. #ES2#
Magomedov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Benton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Magomedov sprawls well initially but Benton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Benton has control of the leg.
Benton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Benton winds up and cracks Magomedov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Magomedov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Benton keeps him under control.
Benton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Magomedov is looking to control Benton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Magomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Benton controlling the action here.
Benton working Magomedov over with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Benton has control of the leg.
Benton trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Benton is nestled in close to Magomedov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Benton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ethan Benton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benton'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Benton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Magomedov is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ethan Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magomedov checks a low kick from Benton.#TD#
Benton dives in and scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Magomedov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Benton 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 Magomedov.
Magomedov wants to control but Benton postures up.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Benton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Benton working the head with strikes.
Benton tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Benton lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Rustam Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Benton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benton scoring with punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Benton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benton 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Ethan Benton!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Ethan Benton!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Ethan Benton!

Ethan Benton wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1236 Round 3
Date: Nov 11, 2025

#R1#
Malone shoots in looking for a takedown. Benton tries to sprawl out of it but Malone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malone.
Benton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Malone misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Benton drives through with a takedown into Malone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton lands a couple of digs.
Benton showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Benton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Malone is trying to keep Benton in close.
Malone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Benton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malone is one step ahead there.
Benton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Malone tries to free his leg and advance position but Benton is retaining full guard.
Malone controlling from the top position. #T3#
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Benton as Malone shoots in.
Malone lands a nice shot to the body.
Benton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone avoids a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malone.#TD#
Benton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
Benton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Malone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Malone wants to sweep but no luck.
Benton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malone keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
Benton throws a big right hand that 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 Ethan Benton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Benton misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Benton 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.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benton throws a big right hand that misses.
Malone has control of Benton's left arm, preventing Benton from doing any damage.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benton connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Malone throws a body punch but Benton moves out of range.
Benton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malone.
Malone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benton misses with a wild body shot.
Benton walks into a straight right hand from Malone.
Malone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benton throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
Malone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Malone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Benton counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Malone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Benton is looking to take a break and control but Malone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Malone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Malone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Benton wants to control but Malone is keeping him busy.
Malone trying his best to control but Benton has mounted him.
Benton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benton lands a big elbow.
Benton lands a big elbow.
Benton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Benton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Benton looking to control but Malone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Benton controlling from mount.
Benton trying to control but Malone is having none of it.
Benton raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Benton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Malone. No joy for Benton on that attempt.
Nice jab there from Malone. #CL#
Benton darts in and clinches Malone up against the cage.
Malone is looking to break free of the clinch but Benton has double underhooks. #BC#
Benton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benton slips under a jab from Malone.
Benton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone. Benton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malone throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Benton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Benton.
Benton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully. #T1#
Benton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Benton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malone's guard.
Benton is looking to take a break and control but Malone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?
Malone wants to control but Benton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Malone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Benton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Benton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Benton throwing shots but Malone is blocking nicely.
Ethan Benton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malone is refusing to be controlled, as Benton sits in half guard.
Well, if Benton 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Benton. #T3#
Malone can't do much from the bottom here.
Benton misses with the ground and pound.
Malone struggling a bit here.
Benton looking to control but instead Malone has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Malone is trying to control but can't.
Benton scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Benton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Benton there.
Benton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benton trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone is looking for a sweep. Benton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benton winds up and cracks Malone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Malone trying to control here.
Benton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ben Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Benton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benton sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Benton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benton, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Ethan Benton!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Ethan Benton!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Ethan Benton!

Ethan Benton wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1236 Round 2
Date: Nov 10, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Benton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Benton stalling.
Oliviera is trying to get back to full guard.
Benton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Benton is looking to advance position but Oliviera won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Benton trying to pass the guard but Oliviera defending well. #T1#
Oliviera wants to control but Benton is keeping busy.
Benton is taking a breather. Oliviera 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.
Oliviera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oliviera is looking to control Benton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliviera avoid being mounted?
Benton trying to control the pace.
Oliviera wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliviera wants to clinch#TD2#
and Benton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oliviera taking some punishment here, with Benton in his half guard.
Oliviera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Benton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oliviera's head.
Benton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Benton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Benton working the ground and pound.
Benton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Oliviera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oliviera trying to remain calm as Benton controls from the top position.
Benton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Oliviera some visible discomfort.
Oliviera is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Benton is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Benton content just to control the position here.
Oliviera regains half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benton in particular looking to stall.
Oliviera is trying to get back to full guard.
Benton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Benton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Benton 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#
Benton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oliviera sprawls well. Oliviera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benton gets slowly back to his feet.
As Benton tries to get set, Oliviera tries to push him back and clinch up but Benton manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Benton moves into the clinch.
Benton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oliviera.
Oliviera wants to get back to striking at distance but Benton won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Benton manages to pull guard.
Ethan Benton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliviera looking to pass the guard.
Benton thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Oliviera wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Benton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Benton tries to strike from the bottom.
Benton pulls Oliviera in close to prevent any damage.
Oliviera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Oliviera throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Benton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Oliviera gets tackled into the cage by Benton. Benton maintains the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benton just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Benton as Oliviera tries to tie him up.
Oliviera wants to stall.
Benton wants a takedown.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benton walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Benton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benton blocking some punches. #T3##TD2#
Benton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oliviera uses from the top position.
Oliviera wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
Benton scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Oliviera wants to pass the guard but Benton is keeping the position.
Benton trying to strike off his back.
Oliviera stopping the sweep attempt from Benton.
Benton tries to strike from the bottom.
Benton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benton wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliviera trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oliviera swings for the body but Benton moves out of range.
Benton shoots in for a takedown but Oliviera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliviera shoots in but no luck this time.
Benton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliviera tries to clinch up but Benton circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliviera throws a one two combo.
Oliviera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliviera fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Benton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oliviera did well to prevent Benton getting side control.
Benton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benton content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Benton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Benton clinches with his opponent.
Oliviera wants a takedown but no success here.
Oliviera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benton has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Benton works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Benton looking to pass the guard.
Oliviera is trying to keep Benton in close.
Benton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton is working Oliviera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Benton lands a couple of elbows.
Oliviera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Benton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Benton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliviera's head.
Benton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benton wants to pass the guard but Oliviera is keeping the position.
Benton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Benton throwing strikes from guard but Oliviera blocks nicely.
Benton postures up and lands a big shot to Oliviera's brow.
Benton postures up and lands a big shot to Oliviera's brow. #T2#
Oliviera being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Oliviera looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliviera, not yet.
Benton cracks Oliviera with a solid left hand.
Benton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
More stalling from Benton.#T3##SUB#
Oliviera has an active guard here but Benton has managed to pass into half guard.
Oliviera wants to improve his position but Benton is controlling well.
Benton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oliviera tries to roll over but Benton keeps him under control.#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.
Benton working the head and body with strikes.
Benton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Benton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oliviera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Benton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Benton content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benton 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Benton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benton 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Ethan Benton!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Ethan Benton!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Ethan Benton!

Ethan Benton wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1236 Round 1
Date: Nov 09, 2025

#R1#
Dingleballs misses the jab.#TD2#
Benton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dingleballs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Benton is in Dingleballs's guard.
Benton controlling from the top position.
Benton is looking to work some ground and pound but Dingleballs has wrist control.
Benton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Benton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Benton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton throwing strikes from guard but Dingleballs blocks nicely.
Benton 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.
Dingleballs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benton on the ground.#T1#
Benton advances to half guard.
Dingleballs is refusing to be controlled, as Benton sits in half guard.
Benton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Benton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dingleballs!
Dingleballs avoids a series of strikes thrown by Benton. #T2#
Benton lands with some strikes.
Benton landing punches.
Benton lands a big shot there that rocks Dingleballs but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Benton controlling the position easily from mount.
Benton throwing strikes here but Dingleballs is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Benton throws some wild stikes that Dingleballs manages to avoid easily.
Benton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benton landing strikes from the mount and Dingleballs is in trouble!
Benton breaks from Dingleballs's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#Dingleballs is rocked!#T3#
Benton drops a big elbow. That's hurt Dingleballs! More shots from Benton and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Benton!

Event: Z17: Gonzalez vs. Krueger
Date: Nov 08, 2025

#R1#
Coughan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coughan ducks under a wild hook from Mann.
Coughan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coughan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mann.
Coughan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trevor Coughan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coughan wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Mann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coughan looks to land a combination. Mann sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Mann is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Stanley Mann has been cut.
Coughan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Coughan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mann is still on wobbly legs! Can Coughan finish him?
Coughan staying out of range there.
Coughan closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Mann out cold! Mann corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trevor Coughan!
Trevor Coughan made sure to mention his sponsor, Deathstrike Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: Hardcore mma: showcase 7
Date: Oct 28, 2025

#R1#
Christensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy's coach down at Grapple was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murphy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christensen tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Murphy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Christensen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Murphy is in Christensen's guard.#SUB#
Christensen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murphy is working Christensen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Christensen has momentary wrist control but Murphy slips an elbow through the middle.
Christensen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christensen is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Murphy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Christensen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Murphy with a nice head shot there.
Murphy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murphy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.
Murphy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Murphy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Christensen's head.
Murphy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murphy pushes down on Christensen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nice strikes from Murphy there.
Murphy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Christensen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Murphy controlling the action here. #T3#
Murphy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Murphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Murphy is taking a breather. Christensen 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.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Christensen has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Christensen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at California Top Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Murphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Murphy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Murphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Christensen is breathing heavily.
Murphy works his way into side control.
Murphy taking a breather here.
Murphy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Murphy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greyson Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Christensen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Greyson Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy lands a couple of digs.
Christensen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy stands and throws Christensen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Christensen can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Christensen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Murphy working the body and head with strikes.
Christensen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Christensen tries to get out of the position.
Murphy controlling the position.
Murphy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Murphy looks up at the clock and then as Christensen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Murphy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Murphy cracks Christensen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Murphy lands an elbow. #ROC2#Christensen is rocked!
Murphy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Christensen some visible discomfort.
Oh Christensen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy controls the position.
Christensen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy is working Christensen over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Christensen trying to remain calm as Murphy controls from the top position.
Murphy lands some shots froms side control.
Murphy scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Christensen is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Murphy can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greyson Murphy!

Event: SMASH: Entreri vs Kalambay
Date: Oct 18, 2025

#R1#
De La Ghetto misses with a wild body shot.
De La Ghetto missing with a left hand there. Francis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De La Ghetto looks to score with a jab to the body but Francis is just out of range.
Francis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Francis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De La Ghetto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Francis.
Francis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De La Ghetto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by De La Ghetto as he connects with a hook.
Francis throws a body kick that misses
and De La Ghetto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De La Ghetto misses the body punch
and Francis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De La Ghetto throws a hook but Francis avoids it easily.
Francis is trying to counter with his kicks.
A big left from De La Ghetto misses.
De La Ghetto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Francis with a jab.
Francis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De La Ghetto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De La Ghetto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Francis under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Oliver Francis has been cut.
A big left from De La Ghetto misses.
De La Ghetto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De La Ghetto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Francis defends well and De La Ghetto ends up having to push Francis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Francis misses with a short punch on the inside.
De La Ghetto blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Francis fails to land.
Francis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Francis prevents a takedown attempt there.
De La Ghetto tries to stall but Francis uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Francis misses with a hook to the ribs.
De La Ghetto can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael De La Ghetto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Ghetto goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
De La Ghetto breaks the clinch.
Oliver Francis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Francis throws a body kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Francis moves out of range of the strikes.
De La Ghetto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Francis circles away quickly and effectively.
Francis counters with a body kick.#TD#
De La Ghetto looking to score a takedown here. Francis is defending well but De La Ghetto drives through and ends up in Francis's guard.
De La Ghetto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Francis keeping moving, preventing De La Ghetto from controlling successfully.
De La Ghetto working some strikes from top position.#T3#
De La Ghetto lands a couple of elbows.
De La Ghetto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Francis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Francis looking to hit a scissor sweep but De La Ghetto is one step ahead there.
De La Ghetto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Francis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De La Ghetto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De La Ghetto winds up and cracks Francis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De La Ghetto controlling the pace.
Francis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De La Ghetto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
De La Ghetto with the ground and pound but Francis uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Francis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De La Ghetto passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis has hold of De La Ghetto's hands but De La Ghetto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De La Ghetto is looking to take a break and control but Francis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Francis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Francis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De La Ghetto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael De La Ghetto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Francis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
De La Ghetto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Francis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De La Ghetto finds it's way round the side to connect with Francis's head.
Francis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De La Ghetto throws out the jab.
De La Ghetto throws a right and a left that Francis avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Francis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De La Ghetto throws a looping overhand right but Francis ducks down to avoid it.
De La Ghetto misses with an uppercut
enabling Francis to counter with a crisp jab.
Francis misses with a straight right.
Francis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De La Ghetto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Francis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De La Ghetto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
De La Ghetto stays in close to Francis's body and controls the position. #T1#
De La Ghetto trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom.
Francis is pulling down on De La Ghetto's head. It's preventing any offense from De La Ghetto, at least for the moment.
De La Ghetto wants to control from the top but Francis keeps moving.
De La Ghetto looking to sit in guard and control but Francis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
De La Ghetto controlling Francis's posture.
De La Ghetto'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.
Francis won't allow De La Ghetto to sweep him here.
De La Ghetto is working hard here to advance position.
De La Ghetto 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.#SUB#
De La Ghetto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
De La Ghetto has Francis pulled in close to control his posture.
De La Ghetto trying to control the position.
De La Ghetto looking for a sweep. Not yet De La Ghetto, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De La Ghetto throws an off balance right hand
and Francis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Francis throws a wild body kick that De La Ghetto sees coming a mile off.
De La Ghetto throwing a counter right hand but Francis manages to avoid it.
De La Ghetto misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Francis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De La Ghetto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from De La Ghetto both land. Nice combination.
Francis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Francis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
De La Ghetto tests Francis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De La Ghetto takes a swing at Francis's ribcage but misses.
Francis steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Francis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#That has opened up Oliver Francis's cut even more.
De La Ghetto throws an off balance right hand
and Francis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De La Ghetto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Francis can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francis staying out of range there.
De La Ghetto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De La Ghetto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael De La Ghetto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Francis'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Francis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De La Ghetto.
Oliver Francis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De La Ghetto lands a really nice looking cross but Francis seems unphased.
Francis ducks under a wild hook from De La Ghetto.
Francis is trying to counter with his kicks.
De La Ghetto stalks Francis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Francis's face. Francis staggers backwards, shaken.
Francis moves out of range of the strikes.
Francis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Francis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Francis's hands.
De La Ghetto misses with a looping left.
De La Ghetto shoots in for a double leg but Francis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Francis thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
De La Ghetto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Francis counters with a three punch combo that has De La Ghetto backing up. De La Ghetto nods at Francis to acknowledge the strikes.
De La Ghetto misses with an uppercut. Francis saw that one coming.
Francis slips a jab from De La Ghetto.
Francis ducks under a wild hook from De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto scores with a punch to the head.
Jab from De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto throws a hook to the side of Francis's head but Francis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De La Ghetto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Francis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by De La Ghetto there.
Francis misses with a looping right.#T2#
De La Ghetto misses with a right hand
and Francis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De La Ghetto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De La Ghetto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#The cut above Oliver Francis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
De La Ghetto misses with a hook. Francis ducked under it nicely.
Francis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De La Ghetto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
De La Ghetto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De La Ghetto dives in and grabs Francis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Francis pushes down on De La Ghetto's head and hops out.
Donk. De La Ghetto catches Francis right on the button with a cross.
Francis swings widly with a right hand
and De La Ghetto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De La Ghetto looks to land a right hand but Francis moved out of range.
De La Ghetto moves out of range of the body kick.
Raphael De La Ghetto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Ghetto scores with a nice strike.#T3#
De La Ghetto misses with a hook to the body
and Francis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De La Ghetto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Francis on the side of the head.
Francis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raphael De La Ghetto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De La Ghetto looks to land a left hand but Francis moved out of range nicely.
Raphael De La Ghetto is winning the standup battle so far.
De La Ghetto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Francis sprawls well. Francis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De La Ghetto gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael De La Ghetto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from De La Ghetto lands.#T4##TD#
De La Ghetto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Francis to the mat! Francis manages to get full guard.
Francis is trying to keep De La Ghetto in close.
De La Ghetto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Francis trying to keep a closed guard but De La Ghetto is proving a slippery customer.
De La Ghetto trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom.
De La Ghetto working some strikes from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raphael De La Ghetto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De La Ghetto, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael De La Ghetto!
Raphael De La Ghetto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Z12: Knight vs. Aoraki
Date: Oct 11, 2025

#R1#
Krueger slips under a jab from Mann.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krueger.
Mann misses with a straight right.
Mann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krueger.
Mann looks to land a left hand but Krueger moved out of range nicely.
Krueger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mann as he avoids it easily.
Mann throws a shot from downtown. Krueger moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Mann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krueger is trying to defend but Mann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Krueger is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Krueger moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Krueger controls Mann momentarily but Mann frees himself.
Mann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krueger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mann is looking to work some ground and pound but Krueger has wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mann trying to control but Krueger is working from the bottom.
Krueger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mann desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Krueger lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Krueger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mann throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Krueger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mann defending well though.
Krueger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krueger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krueger.
Krueger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krueger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Krueger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mann defending well though.
Krueger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mann wants to control but Krueger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mann can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mann keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Krueger is thwarting Mann's attempts to control the position.
Krueger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mann defending well though.
We've been informed that Mann has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Krueger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mann is trying is best to control the position here.
Krueger thows a huge punch but Mann dodges it nicely.
Krueger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krueger thows a huge punch but Mann dodges it nicely.
Krueger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mann's head.
Krueger prevents Mann from improving his position.
Mann is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Mann is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Krueger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mann wants to improve his position but Krueger is controlling well.
Krueger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krueger lands a nice short elbow.
Krueger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mann controlling the position for now.
Mann wants to control but Krueger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mann wants to improve his position but Krueger is controlling well.
Krueger 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.
Krueger working Mann over with strikes. #T5#
Krueger is thwarting Mann's attempts to control the position.
Krueger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krueger is nestled in close to Mann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krueger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krueger.
Krueger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mann's head.
Krueger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mann's head.
Krueger working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Mann is rocked!
Krueger prevents Mann from improving his position.
Mann is still in real trouble! Can Krueger finish him?
Krueger is nestled in close to Mann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Krueger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krueger. #T6#
Krueger scores with a big shot! Mann's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Mann! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rohan Krueger!
Rohan Krueger bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Z7: Knight vs. Tyrell
Date: Sep 14, 2025

#R1#
Mann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mann staying out of range there.
Mann looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Mann misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzalez with a hook.
Gonzalez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Mann misses.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mann.
Mann just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Gonzalez rushes Mann and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mann has picked Gonzalez up - he's going for a ride! Mann dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gonzalez actively working from the bottom here.
Mann is taking a breather. Gonzalez 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.#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mann connects with a nice short shot to Gonzalez's temple.
Mann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Gonzalez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gonzalez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zanshin MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gonzalez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gonzalez looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mann pushes past his half guard into mount!
Mann working Gonzalez over with strikes here.
Gonzalez is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Mann lands a couple of good shots and Gonzalez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mann is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Mann softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann is hanging on to Gonzalez's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Mann. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
I really don't envy Gonzalez right now.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to his feet but Mann has full control of the position and if anything, Gonzalez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mann has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Gonzalez.
Mann wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
Gonzalez covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Mann softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Mann is landing with strikes from the back.
Mann throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gonzalez could be in trouble here!
Mann is working the ground and pound. Can Gonzalez escape?
Mann lands punches and elbows. #ROC#Gonzalez is rocked!#T3#
Mann connects with a big shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Gonzalez is still in real trouble! Can Mann finish him?
Mann looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gonzalez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mann lands punches and elbows.
Mann is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Gonzalez up.
Mann wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
Gonzalez covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Mann wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
Gonzalez is in bad spot here.
Mann lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Gonzalez tries to break free.
Mann throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gonzalez could be in trouble here!
Mann loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Gonzalez hold on?
Mann controls the position.
Mann loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Gonzalez hold on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mann connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gonzalez to escape the position. #T4#
Gonzalez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gonzalez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez seems to have recovered his senses.
Mann is landing with some decent strikes but Gonzalez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gonzalez is bucking up trying to escape but Mann cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gonzalez is squirming around, avoiding Mann's attempts to control the action.
Gonzalez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gonzalez is bucking up trying to escape but Mann cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gonzalez is looking to escape.
Mann looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gonzalez is trying desperately to improve position.
Mann landing shots from mount. #T5#
Gonzalez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonzalez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mann wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gonzalez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gonzalez is tightening it up a little... Mann has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mann reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mann taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gonzalez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gabriel Gonzalez!
Gabriel Gonzalez is the new featherweight champion!
Gabriel Gonzalez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SMASH: Choi vs Hallows
Date: Sep 13, 2025

#R1#
Dalrymple's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De La Ghetto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dalrymple scrambles back to his feet.
De La Ghetto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De La Ghetto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dalrymple! But no joy.
Raphael De La Ghetto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Ghetto misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from De La Ghetto.
Dalrymple unleashes a big counter combination but De La Ghetto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
De La Ghetto lands the left hand.
De La Ghetto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dalrymple defends well and De La Ghetto ends up having to push Dalrymple into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dalrymple replies with a solid counter kick to the body but De La Ghetto blocks it well.
Dalrymple with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dalrymple tries a knee to the head but De La Ghetto blocks it.
De La Ghetto leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalrymple throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dalrymple looking to throw knees to the head but De La Ghetto is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from De La Ghetto.
Dalrymple connects with a knee to the head. #T1##BC2#
Dalrymple pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dalrymple throws a looping overhand right but De La Ghetto ducks down to avoid it.
De La Ghetto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalrymple as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dalrymple! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael De La Ghetto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Ghetto looks to land a right hand but Dalrymple moved out of range.
Dalrymple pushes De La Ghetto away with a front kick.
Dalrymple on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dalrymple.
De La Ghetto looks to land a right hand but Dalrymple moved out of range.
Dalrymple swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from De La Ghetto misses.
Dalrymple is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Dalrymple gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De La Ghetto to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Dalrymple keeping moving, preventing De La Ghetto from controlling successfully.
De La Ghetto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dalrymple wants to sweep but no luck.
De La Ghetto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Dalrymple has an active guard here but De La Ghetto has managed to pass into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De La Ghetto winds up and cracks Dalrymple with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dalrymple is trying to get back to full guard.
De La Ghetto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
De La Ghetto lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De La Ghetto lands a nice short elbow.
De La Ghetto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dalrymple manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalrymple is on top in guard. #REVB#
De La Ghetto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De La Ghetto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De La Ghetto has his hands on Dalrymple's head, controlling the position.
Dalrymple is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
De La Ghetto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalrymple trying to control but De La Ghetto is working from the bottom.
De La Ghetto wants to sweep here but Dalrymple controlling him for the moment.
De La Ghetto 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.
De La Ghetto trying to control the position.
De La Ghetto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael De La Ghetto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from De La Ghetto misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Dalrymple misses.
Nice takedown defense from Dalrymple. No joy for De La Ghetto on that attempt.
De La Ghetto closes the distance and clinches up with Dalrymple, looking for a takedown. De La Ghetto pushes Dalrymple against the cage but Dalrymple circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dalrymple is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De La Ghetto with a body shot.#TD#
De La Ghetto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dalrymple!
Dalrymple is looking for a sweep.
De La Ghetto trying to control the action but Dalrymple is working from the bottom.
De La Ghetto cracks Dalrymple with a big right hand but Dalrymple just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Ghetto working away.
De La Ghetto working the ground and pound.
Dalrymple is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Dalrymple manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalrymple wants to control the action here but instead De La Ghetto manages to pass to full mount!
Dalrymple slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dalrymple trying to control here.
De La Ghetto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De La Ghetto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De La Ghetto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dalrymple with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dalrymple wants to get back to full guard but De La Ghetto has mounted him!
Dalrymple in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
De La Ghetto landing strikes, looking to finish!
De La Ghetto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalrymple can do to turn this around?
Dalrymple working to try and regain half guard.
The referee warns Dalrymple that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T2#
Dalrymple tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De La Ghetto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De La Ghetto cracks Dalrymple with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
De La Ghetto prevents Dalrymple from getting the reversal.
De La Ghetto unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalrymple tries to hold on but De La Ghetto postures up.
Dalrymple slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
De La Ghetto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dalrymple with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#Dalrymple is rocked!
Dalrymple is looking to improve his position. #T3#
De La Ghetto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dalrymple is still in real trouble! Can De La Ghetto finish him?
Nice strikes from De La Ghetto there.
De La Ghetto working the head and body with strikes.
Dalrymple is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalrymple tries to regain full guard. Instead though, De La Ghetto has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Oooooh, big shot lands for De La Ghetto! Dalrymple is hurt baaadly! De La Ghetto is firing away with more strikes - Dalrymple is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael De La Ghetto!
Raphael De La Ghetto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UFF #25 The Last Bang
Date: Sep 06, 2025

#R1#
Nurminen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nurminen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nurminen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Girou.
Nurminen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Girou.
Girou doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurminen circles away.
It seemed like Nurminen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Girou moves out of range of the strikes.
Girou seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Girou has managed to clinch.
Nurminen wants to break free but Girou has control.
Girou lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#It looks like Jukka Nurminen has been cut.
Nurminen working hard to break the clinch.
Girou taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nurminen has a couple of punches blocked by Girou.
Nurminen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Girou lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Nurminen fails to land.
Girou lands a hook to the side of the head.
Girou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurminen backwards.
Girou lands a damaging elbow.
Nurminen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nurminen takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Girou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Girou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Girou controlling the action here for a moment.
Girou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurminen's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Girou.
Nurminen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Girou taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Girou.
Nurminen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Girou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
I was talking to Girou's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nurminen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Girou on the inside.
Girou misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Girou misses with a punch to the body.
Girou prevents Nurminen from breaking the clinch.
Girou keeps control of Nurminen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Girou cracks Nurminen with a nice body shot.
Girou scores with a shoulder strike.
Girou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Girou is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Girou managing to block the knees to the body from Nurminen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurminen is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Girou. #CUT#That has opened up Jukka Nurminen's cut even more.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Girou takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Girou pushes Nurminen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Nurminen is rocked!
Girou is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nurminen is still on wobbly legs! Can Girou finish him?
Girou stalling. #T3#
Girou creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nurminen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nurminen drops to his knees and Girou pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benoit Girou!

Event: Z3: Benton vs. Park
Date: Aug 30, 2025

#R1#
Mann slips a jab from Coughan.
Mann takes a swing at Coughan's ribcage but misses.
Mann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coughan just misses with a punch to the body.
Coughan scores with a punch to the head.
Mann misses with an uppercut. Coughan saw that one coming.
Coughan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Coughan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mann on the side of the head.
Mann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coughan digs a good body shot into Mann's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coughan misses with a straight left.
Coughan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mann.
Mann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coughan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mann.
Mann misses with a body punch
and Coughan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coughan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Mann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Mann tries to counter it with a takedown but Coughan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Mann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Coughan to the ground. Mann is now in Coughan's guard.
Mann throwing strikes from guard but Coughan blocks nicely.
Mann is in close to Coughan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mann looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mann with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Mann throwing strikes from guard but Coughan blocks nicely.
Mann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coughan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mann forces his way into half guard.
Mann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mann thows a huge punch but Coughan dodges it nicely.
Coughan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Coughan is breathing heavily.
Coughan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mann.
Mann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mann is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Mann winds up and cracks Coughan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mann throwing shots but Coughan is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Mann there.
Mann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mann is nestled in close to Coughan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've been informed that Mann has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coughan defending well though. #T4#
Mann not doing much here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mann connects with a nice short shot to Coughan's temple.
Mann 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.
Mann performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T5#
Mann is nestled in close to Coughan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Coughan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mann on the ground.
Mann lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mann connects with a nice short shot to Coughan's temple.
Ground and pound from Mann.
Mann controlling the action here.
Mann thows a huge punch but Coughan dodges it nicely.
Mann working Coughan over with strikes. #T6#
Mann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Mann there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mann's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mann is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mann is nestled in close to Coughan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T7#
Mann throwing shots but Coughan is blocking nicely.
Mann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Coughan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mann lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mann slips a nice elbow through Coughan's hands, connecting with Coughan's forehead.
Mann winds up and cracks Coughan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mann working over Coughan with some ground and pound. Coughan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Coughan is in trouble now - Mann has advanced to mount! #T8#
Mann controlling the pace for now.
Mann landing shots from mount.
Mann controlling from mount.
Mann working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mann working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mann cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC2#Coughan is rocked!
Mann fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Coughan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mann landing strikes from the mount.
Mann cracks Coughan with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Mann!

Event: Hardcore MMA: Path of Champs
Date: Aug 30, 2025

Garth Goodberry really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 180.3, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Greyson Murphy was cancelled.
So, the belt remains unclaimed. Very disappointing for everyone involved!

Event: hardcore mma: showcase 2
Date: Aug 16, 2025

#R1#
Knight takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Com throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Com defends well and Knight ends up having to push Com into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Com is leaning against Knight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Com misses with some punches.
Com fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Com misses with some punches.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Com breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight shoots in and drives through. Com sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knight fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knight is defended easily by Com.#T1#
Knight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice side step and Com releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.
Com fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Com checks a leg kick nicely.#TD2#
Com is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Knight's half guard.
Com is trying to control the action in half guard but Knight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Com is nestled in close to Knight, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Knight wants to control but Com is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Com winds up and cracks Knight with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Knight manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Knight working for submissions but it's allowed Com to get to half guard.
Knight manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Com got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Com has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Com is in close to Knight's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3##SUB#
Knight is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Com frees his head nicely. Oh but Knight has switched to an armbar! Com is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Luke Knight!
Luke Knight managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HARDTACK 160Q Fuel Your Fight! ðŸ¥Š, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2025

#R1#
Sorvali slips under a jab from White.
White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
White throws a hook but Sorvali blocks it.
Sorvali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
White slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sorvali misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White takes a jab right on the kisser.
Curtis White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White lands a head shot.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sorvali counters with a straight right hand.
Sorvali punishes White's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sorvali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sorvali on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Sorvali's shoulder, as Sorvali tries to avoid the shot.
Sorvali with a nice cross.#T1##CL2#
Sorvali has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Sorvali pushes White back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
White pushes Sorvali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sorvali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
White breaks from the clinch.
Sorvali staying out of range there.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sorvali moves away.
White swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sorvali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White throws the left hand but Sorvali avoids the punch easily.
Sorvali takes a jab right on the kisser.
White scores with a nice strike.
White throws a leg kick
letting Sorvali counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White throws a lazy right hand but Sorvali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2##KD#
White drops Sorvali with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sorvali looks back up at him and smiles so White waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Sorvali is rocked!
White walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
White throws a sloppy body shot
and Sorvali counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
White blocks a jab.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sorvali blocks a jab.#CL2#
Sorvali clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.
Sorvali misses with a punch on the inside.
Sorvali throws a head punch that misses.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sorvali throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
White prevents a body shot from Sorvali.
White tries to pull guard but Sorvali holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Sorvali controls the action.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sorvali is keeping busy.
Sorvali misses with the head strike.
White blocks a body shot from Sorvali.
White taking a breather.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sorvali backwards. #BC#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sorvali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sorvali to counter with a crisp jab.
White misses with a hook to the body
and Sorvali counters with a nice uppercut.
White misses with a hook.
Sorvali throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Sorvali throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
White was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sorvali.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sorvali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sorvali staying out of range there.
White misses with a lunging right hand
and Sorvali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Sorvali releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Sorvali.
White throws a leg kick that misses.
White takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
White tries to keep at a distance but Sorvali has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sorvali misses with some punches.
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 Curtis White will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sorvali counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sorvali misses with an uppercut
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White misses with a body shot
and Sorvali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White misses the jab.
Sorvali appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
White misses with a leg kick
and Sorvali counters with a straight right hand.
White throws a sloppy body shot
and Sorvali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Sorvali finds it's way through White's defenses.
White comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sorvali misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sorvali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sorvali staying out of range there.
Curtis White is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Sorvali lands with a right hand.
White turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sorvali checks a low kick from White.
White lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sorvali at a distance.
Sorvali might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
White lands a head shot.
White lands with a right hand.
White throws a body punch but Sorvali moves out of range.
Sorvali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Sorvali staying out of range there.
Sorvali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Sorvali closes the distance and pushes White back into the cage.#T2#
Sorvali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sorvali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
White breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by White's head coaches at Brazilian Bottom Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Sorvali misses its intended target.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White misses with a hook.
Sorvali tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White misses with a looping left.
Sorvali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sorvali punishes White's body with a nice straight punch.
Sorvali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sorvali lands a really nice looking cross but White seems unphased.
Nice uppercut lands for White. That snapped Sorvali's head back.
White avoids the body shot from Sorvali.
White thows a leg kick but Sorvali checks it
and Sorvali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
White thows a leg kick but Sorvali checks it
and Sorvali counters with a stiff right hand.
Sorvali misses the shot to the body.
White misses with a hook to the body
and Sorvali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sorvali moves away from the strike by White.
Sorvali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
White avoids the body shot from Sorvali.
Sorvali misses with a left hand
and White counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sorvali is breathing heavily.
Sorvali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sorvali walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A combination from White does no damage.
Sorvali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
White throws a body punch but Sorvali moves out of range.
Sorvali looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from White misses
and Sorvali counters with a straight right hand.
Sorvali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sorvali moves away.
Sorvali misses the jab.
White is looking to counter punch.
Sorvali just misses with a punch to the body.
Sorvali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
White throws a sloppy body shot
and Sorvali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White throws a lazy uppercut
and Sorvali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sorvali lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Sorvali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
White throws a leg kick
and Sorvali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sorvali's corner calls for a 1-2. Sorvali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sorvali throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White throws a shot from downtown. Sorvali moves away and avoids it.
Sorvali looks like he wants to counter punch here.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sorvali defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Sorvali cracks White with a good jab.
Sorvali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorvali missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from White does it's job there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sorvali darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White misses with a low kick.#T1#
White misses with an uppercut
and Sorvali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White misses with a leg kick
and Sorvali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sorvali jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
White looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sorvali wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
White's corner calls for a 1-2. White obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
White misses with a body shot.
Sorvali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White misses with an uppercut
enabling Sorvali to counter with a crisp jab.
White misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Sorvali counter with a right hand.
White wants to slow Sorvali down by chopping away at his legs.
White swings for the body but Sorvali moves out of range.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target. #T2#
Sorvali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Sorvali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sorvali throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sorvali counters with a straight right hand.
White misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sorvali counters with a straight right hand.
White throws the left hand but Sorvali avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sorvali. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sorvali. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sorvali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White misses with a right hand
and Sorvali counters with a nice uppercut.
Sorvali thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and White tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
White thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
White connects with a right hand. Sorvali shakes it off.
White misses with a right hand
and Sorvali counters with a stiff right hand.
White's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sorvali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White scrambles back to his feet.
White uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sorvali has time to react.
A leg kick checked by Sorvali.
Sorvali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White connects with a body shot.
Sorvali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sorvali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Sorvali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before White has time to react.
Sorvali lands with a right hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White lands with a nice body punch.
Sorvali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut lands for White. That snapped Sorvali's head back.
White throws a sloppy body shot
and Sorvali counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
White thuds a left hand into Sorvali's body.
Sorvali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
A nice side step and Sorvali releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
White shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sorvali throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
Sorvali lands with a right hand.
White throws a series of punches but Sorvali avoids them all with ease.
White jabs at Sorvali's body.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White lands with a good body shot.
White swings for the body but Sorvali moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ville Sorvali.
Well Sorvali has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ville Sorvali!

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Chai 2
Date: Aug 09, 2025

#R1#
De La Ghetto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weaver on the side of the head.
Weaver feints a jab promting De La Ghetto to slip. Weaver then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. De La Ghetto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
De La Ghetto throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Weaver to counter with a crisp jab.
De La Ghetto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left lands for De La Ghetto.
Weaver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Weaver sprawls and moves away.
De La Ghetto misses with a hook. Weaver ducked under it nicely.
Weaver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De La Ghetto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Weaver finds it's way through De La Ghetto's defenses.
Weaver scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De La Ghetto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weaver circles away.
Weaver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De La Ghetto.
A big right from Weaver misses.
De La Ghetto misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Weaver.
It seemed like Weaver was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De La Ghetto misses with an uppercut. Weaver saw that one coming.
De La Ghetto misses with a looping right.
De La Ghetto walks into a jab.
Weaver drops his hands momentarily and De La Ghetto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
De La Ghetto tries to move into range but Weaver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Weaver throws a looping overhand right but De La Ghetto ducks down to avoid it.
De La Ghetto loads up on a big right hand but Weaver slips the punch.
Weaver closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Weaver slips a jab and a cross from De La Ghetto.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weaver, as that shot connected.
Weaver scores with a hook to the body. De La Ghetto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Weaver finds it's way through De La Ghetto's defenses.
De La Ghetto thuds his right hand into Weaver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De La Ghetto misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. De La Ghetto catches Weaver right on the button with a cross.
De La Ghetto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weaver on the side of the head.
Weaver misses the jab.
De La Ghetto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weaver.
Weaver lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De La Ghetto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Weaver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
No joy there for Weaver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De La Ghetto lands a really nice looking cross but Weaver seems unphased.
Weaver connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shaman Weaver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weaver lands a body shot.
Weaver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weaver digs a good body shot into De La Ghetto's ribs.
De La Ghetto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weaver.
De La Ghetto takes a swing at Weaver's ribcage but misses.
Weaver throws a jab but it's blocked by De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weaver looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weaver looks to land a combination. De La Ghetto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
De La Ghetto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weaver throws out the jab.
De La Ghetto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De La Ghetto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Weaver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Weaver looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De La Ghetto walks into a straight right hand from Weaver.
Weaver lands a jab.
Weaver has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
De La Ghetto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De La Ghetto there as he acknowledges the shot.
De La Ghetto misses with a lunging right hand
and Weaver counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De La Ghetto throws a shot from downtown. Weaver moves away and avoids it.
Weaver connects with a nice looking jab.
Weaver throws a jab when De La Ghetto was well out of range.
Weaver takes a swing at De La Ghetto's ribcage but misses.
De La Ghetto just misses with a punch to the body.
De La Ghetto lands with a good body shot.
Weaver lands with an overhand left.
De La Ghetto swings widly with a right hand
and Weaver counters with a stiff right hand.
Weaver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Weaver slips under a jab.
Weaver throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De La Ghetto throws a hook but Weaver blocks it.
Weaver jabs De La Ghetto to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Weaver misses with a looping left.
De La Ghetto feinted with a counter takedown.
De La Ghetto swings for the body but Weaver moves out of range.
Weaver now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Weaver throws a hook to the side of De La Ghetto's head but De La Ghetto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Weaver. That snapped De La Ghetto's head back.
De La Ghetto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Weaver throws a hook to the side of De La Ghetto's head but De La Ghetto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weaver swings for the body but De La Ghetto moves out of range.
Weaver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De La Ghetto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weaver.
Weaver lands a head shot.
Weaver looks to land a left hand but De La Ghetto moved out of range nicely.
De La Ghetto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weaver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De La Ghetto throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weaver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weaver misses with a hook.
We've been informed that Weaver has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Weaver slips a straight right by De La Ghetto.
Weaver throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaman Weaver dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
De La Ghetto misses the jab.
De La Ghetto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from De La Ghetto misses.
De La Ghetto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Weaver misses with a looping right.
De La Ghetto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Weaver lands a slapping body shot.
De La Ghetto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weaver.
Weaver throws a shot from downtown. De La Ghetto moves away and avoids it.
Weaver throws a big shot that misses.
De La Ghetto blocks a jab.
De La Ghetto throws a shot to the body. #TD#
De La Ghetto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De La Ghetto not doing much here.
Weaver wants to sweep but De La Ghetto has passed to side control!#T1#
Weaver pushes De La Ghetto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, De La Ghetto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Weaver struggling a bit here.
Weaver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De La Ghetto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Weaver is trying to control De La Ghetto's posture but De La Ghetto avoids it.
Weaver is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but De La Ghetto is staying active.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
De La Ghetto in side control lands a decent elbow.
De La Ghetto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
De La Ghetto is chipping away with strikes.
De La Ghetto controlling the position from side mount.
Weaver gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Weaver wants to get back to full guard.
Weaver tries to kick De La Ghetto off but De La Ghetto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Weaver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De La Ghetto wants to control from the top but Weaver keeps moving.
Weaver can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De La Ghetto controls the pace.
De La Ghetto trying to control but Weaver is working from the bottom. #T3#
De La Ghetto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Weaver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De La Ghetto wants to control from the top but Weaver keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Weaver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De La Ghetto manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as De La Ghetto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weaver doesn't seem phased though.
Shaman Weaver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De La Ghetto slips under a jab.
De La Ghetto throws out a loose jab but Weaver uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from De La Ghetto. Weaver does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4##TD#
De La Ghetto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Weaver's guard.
Weaver working a defensive guard here.
Weaver keeping moving, preventing De La Ghetto from controlling successfully.
De La Ghetto connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De La Ghetto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Weaver can't keep his opponent in guard - De La Ghetto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Weaver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Weaver is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael De La Ghetto dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
De La Ghetto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weaver is fending him off so far but De La Ghetto persists. Nope, Weaver circles away and we're back to standing.
Weaver throws a series of punches but De La Ghetto moves out of range.
De La Ghetto just misses with a punch to the body.
Weaver throws an overhand right that lands on De La Ghetto's shoulder, as De La Ghetto tries to avoid the shot.
De La Ghetto shoots in for a takedown but Weaver shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De La Ghetto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De La Ghetto throws a looping overhand right but Weaver ducks down to avoid it.
Weaver let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Weaver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De La Ghetto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weaver throws an overhand right that lands on De La Ghetto's shoulder, as De La Ghetto tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from De La Ghetto misses.
De La Ghetto throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Ghetto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weaver swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael De La Ghetto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Ghetto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto misses with a hook. Weaver ducked under it nicely. #TD#
De La Ghetto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
De La Ghetto winds up and cracks Weaver with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Weaver is trying to get back to full guard.
Weaver is still trying to improve position.
De La Ghetto trying to control from half guard but Weaver is working away.
Weaver tries to get to full guard but De La Ghetto has control of the leg.
Weaver is looking to get back to full guard here but De La Ghetto has managed to pass to side control instead.#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.
Weaver is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De La Ghetto is controlling him well.
De La Ghetto controlling from side mount.
Weaver is looking to regain half guard here but De La Ghetto keeps moving and retains side control.
Weaver is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De La Ghetto off and has taken his back!
De La Ghetto has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Weaver.
De La Ghetto tries to break free.
Raphael De La Ghetto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Weaver lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Weaver misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Weaver is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but De La Ghetto has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Weaver misses with a punch to the head.
Weaver gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
You can see the frustration on De La Ghetto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Weaver punches the canvas rather than the man.
Weaver lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
De La Ghetto wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Weaver's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T4#
Weaver is hanging on to De La Ghetto's back as he tries to escape.
Weaver is looking to control De La Ghetto but De La Ghetto is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Weaver gets his hands free as De La Ghetto looks to control.
Weaver missing with strikes from the back.
Weaver misses with an elbow to the head.
Weaver struggling to keep hold of the position.
Weaver scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #SUB2#
Weaver is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver controlling well, preventing De La Ghetto from escaping the position.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaman Weaver!
Shaman Weaver thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Raphael De La Ghetto had this to say: 'Cannon to the right of them. Cannon to the left of them. Cannon in front of them. Volleyed and thundered!'.

Event: QFC Tournament 1229 Round 4
Date: Aug 03, 2025

#R1#
Floyd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Floyd's head. #CL#
Floyd rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Floyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Floyd fails to land the takedown.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Floyd's waist but Floyd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Floyd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floyd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab lands there for Murphy.#TD#
Floyd drives through with a takedown into Murphy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Floyd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Floyd from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Murphy pulls Floyd in to control the position. #SUB#
Floyd has gone for a leg lock! Murphy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Floyd's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Floyd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Floyd's legs - danger averted.
Murphy prevents Floyd from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Floyd wants to get back to his feet but Murphy passes into half guard.
Murphy not doing much here.
Floyd is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Murphy prevents Floyd from improving his position.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Floyd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Murphy thows a huge punch but Floyd dodges it nicely.
Floyd tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Floyd is having none of it.
Murphy wants to free his trapped foot but Floyd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Floyd is having none of it.
Murphy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Floyd closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murphy's guard.#T4#
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Floyd wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy is trying to keep Floyd in close.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Floyd controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Floyd landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Greyson Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Floyd gets a clinch.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Floyd is keeping busy.#TD#
Floyd pulls guard effortlessly.
Murphy won't allow Floyd to sweep him here.
Floyd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Floyd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Floyd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Murphy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Floyd, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Floyd looking to control.
Murphy stops Floyd from standing up.
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Floyd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Floyd trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Floyd trying to control the position. #T2#
Murphy wants to control from the top but Floyd keeps moving.
Murphy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murphy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Floyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fletcher Floyd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Floyd trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murphy lands with a hook. Floyd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy jabs Floyd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Floyd counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Floyd is looking for a kimura but Murphy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Floyd to get the leverage.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard but Floyd has mounted him!
Floyd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murphy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Murphy wants to control but Floyd is having none of it.
Floyd tries to control but Murphy wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fletcher Floyd 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#
Murphy works Floyd's body with a nice hook.
Donk. Murphy catches Floyd right on the button with a cross.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Floyd looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Greyson Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Floyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
It looked like Floyd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Floyd swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murphy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Floyd rather than just go for the knockout.
Floyd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Floyd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Floyd slips under a jab from Murphy.
Floyd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Murphy scores with a hook.
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through Floyd's defenses.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Floyd throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Floyd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fletcher Floyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Floyd throws a big counter combination but Murphy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Floyd shoots in but no luck this time.
Floyd avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Floyd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Floyd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Floyd's body. Floyd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fletcher Floyd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Floyd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Floyd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murphy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Floyd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Floyd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Floyd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Floyd gets a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy misses with a straight right. #TD#
Floyd bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Floyd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murphy, who protects the arm well.
Murphy regains half guard, as Floyd was trying to land strikes.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Floyd wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it.
Floyd trying to pass the guard but Murphy defending well.
Floyd is taking a breather. Murphy 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 battling for position here. Murphy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Murphy 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.
Floyd trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fletcher Floyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greyson Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greyson Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murphy 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Greyson Murphy!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Greyson Murphy!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Greyson Murphy!

Greyson Murphy wins by unanimous decision!

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