Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2025

#R1#
Nox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nox walks into a straight right hand from Contreras.#ROC2#Nox is rocked!
Contreras jabs Nox right on the nose. Nox blinks but takes it well.
Oh Nox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Contreras sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Nox's defenses. It connects perfectly with Nox's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Asa Contreras!

Event: DMMA 458 Mago vs Lopez
Date: Nov 01, 2025

#R1#
Sulekov misses with an uppercut. DeBlunt saw that one coming.
DeBlunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sulekov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sulekov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sulekov moves forwards but DeBlunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Damar Sulekov has been cut.
DeBlunt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sulekov back to the cage. DeBlunt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sulekov tries to clinch up but DeBlunt circles away and keeps his distance.
DeBlunt connects with the punch.#CUT2#Damar Sulekov's cut is getting worse.
DeBlunt cracks Sulekov with a right hand to the side of the head.
DeBlunt connects with the punch.
Sulekov moves away from the strike by DeBlunt.
Sulekov throws a jab when DeBlunt was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeBlunt throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#Damar Sulekov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phil DeBlunt!
Phil DeBlunt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Saitoh vs Shifter
Date: Oct 25, 2025

#R1#
Mferi with a nice calf kick.
Hun blocks a jab.
Mferi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hun.
Hun fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mferi on the side of the head.
Mferi misses with a straight right.
Mferi throws out a loose jab but Hun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hun is looking for a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Mferi.
Hun blocks a head kick by Mferi.
Hun has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
Mferi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hun plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#Mferi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ispa Mferi has been cut.
A jab from Mferi finds it's way through Hun's defenses.
Mferi is still on wobbly legs! Can Hun finish him?#CUT2#It looks like Attila Hun has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mferi.
Mferi seems to have recovered his senses.
Hun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Hun wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hun looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Hun backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Mferi's temple! It sends Mferi violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Hun celebrates and the doctors try to help Mferi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Attila Hun!
As Attila Hun got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I told everyone I would destroy this motherfucker'.

Event: DMMA TBD5
Date: Oct 11, 2025

#R1#
Levesque loads up on a big right hand but Sulekov slips the punch.
Sulekov misses with a right hand
and Levesque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Damar Sulekov has been cut.#CL2#
Levesque tries to keep at a distance but Sulekov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Levesque breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sulekov shoots in for a double leg but Levesque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sulekov throws a poor cross that misses
and Levesque finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sulekov looks winded!
Sulekov misses with a lunging right hand
and Levesque counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Levesque.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Levesque cracks Sulekov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Levesque has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sulekov to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Levesque is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Sulekov flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sulekov is out cold! Levesque holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). AndrÃ© Levesque!
A relieved looking AndrÃ© Levesque thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Choi vs Sitsongrit
Date: Oct 05, 2025

#R1#
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savette was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Savette takes one to the chin there.
Savette fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savette misses with a few strikes there.
Savette defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Savette half committed to a counter leg kick.
Savette throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Savette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Savette.
Rodrigues lands with an overhand left.
Rodrigues misses with a hook
and Savette makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That kick from Savette tenderised Rodrigues's leg. Rodrigues is trying to keep his angry face on.
Savette ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a nice shot that snaps Savette's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Savette is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues dips to his left and cracks Savette with an uppercut!
Savette tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Savette connects with a body shot that sends Rodrigues's belly button to the back.
Rodrigues takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savette.
Nice defenses there by Savette.
A counter left hand to the body from Savette misses its target.
Rodrigues closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues lands with an uppercut that bounces Savette off the cage and back into range.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Savette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savette fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodrigues lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savette's sensitive parts.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Savette swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodrigues needs to keep his hands up - Savette had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Savette lands a nice shot that snaps Rodrigues's head back. #T2#
An inside leg kick from Rodrigues misses.
Savette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Savette looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Savette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savette slips under a jab from Rodrigues.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savette darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Savette walks into a stiff left hand from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a body shot.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Rodrigues there.
Rodrigues thuds his right hand into Savette's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodrigues on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savette. Savette obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Savette misses.
Savette lands a jab.
Rodrigues scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Savette moves away from the strike by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savette walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Savette ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Savette blocks it.
Savette is looking to slow Rodrigues down with leg kicks.
Savette throws a leg kick which misses Rodrigues's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodrigues tries to avoid it.
Rodrigues is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from Rodrigues finds it's target.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
Savette walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rodrigues checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Savette looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.
Rodrigues is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Savette had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Savette moves away from the strike by Rodrigues.
Nice jab there from Rodrigues. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savette slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Savette looks to land a combination but Rodrigues avoids it well.
Rodrigues throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savette was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses.
Savette throws a leg kick but Rodrigues sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rodrigues throws an off balance right hand
and Savette counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Savette clinches up against the cage.
Savette crunches a lovely knee into Rodrigues's ribcage.
Savette keeps control of Rodrigues as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Savette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savette moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savette swinging wildly here.
Rodrigues throws a one two combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
That's time! Savette's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Savette throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.
Rodrigues with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savette has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodrigues.
Savette has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that misses
and Savette counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rodrigues's knee momentarily.
Rodrigues feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Savettes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Rodrigues misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Savette avoids the punch easily.
Rodrigues tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Savette throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Savette misses its target.
Rodrigues jabs at Savette's body.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Savette slips the punch.
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!
Savette shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Savette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rodrigues misses with a body punch
and Savette counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rodrigues's knee momentarily.
Rodrigues throws a solid leg kick but Savette takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodrigues.
Rodrigues with a nice calf kick.
Savette ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Savette defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savette moves away.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savette slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues looks to land a combination but Savette avoids it well.
Savette feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Savette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Rodrigues tries a low kick but Savette avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savette lands a nice shot that snaps Rodrigues's head back.
Rodrigues lands a right hook to the body.
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savette's head backwards.
An inside leg kick from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues tries to land a leg kick but Savette saw it coming and moves away.
Rodrigues's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Savette throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodrigues has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savette ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savette in his tracks.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Savette throws a leg kick which misses Rodrigues's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodrigues tries to avoid it.
Savette throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savette ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Savette.
Rodrigues throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Savette avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Savette on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Savette misses with an uppercut
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savette throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savette appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Savette showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Savette throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodrigues stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Savette lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savette.
As Rodrigues backs away, Savette returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rodrigues slips a jab from Savette.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target. #T4#
Rodrigues wants to land a leg kick but Savette is out of range.
A cross from Savette lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues misses with a lunging right hand
and Savette counters with a nice body shot.
Savette 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.
Savette throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savette counters with a low kick, right behind Rodrigues 's knee.
Savette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rodrigues tries to score with a low kick but Savette moves his leg out of the way.
Nice body punch from Savette.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Savette moves away and avoids it.
Savette avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Savette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savette fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a shot to the body
and Savette counters with a leg kick.
Savette throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Savette.
Savette missing with a left hand there. Rodrigues was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Savette.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Savette ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigues checks a leg kick.
Rodrigues swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savette scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savette darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodrigues. That snapped Savette's head back.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Savette moves out of range.
Savette connects with a crisp jab.
Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but Savette uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Savette looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Savette's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Savette keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Savette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savette takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rodrigues misses with a hook
and Savette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Savette was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Savette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savette comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Savette blocks a jab.
Jean Paul Savette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rodrigues shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Savette throwing a counter right hand but Rodrigues manages to avoid it.
Savette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savette moves away from the strike by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Savette is out of range.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodrigues smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savette tries to bum rush Rodrigues with a series of wild strikes but Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodrigues fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Savette looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodrigues tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodrigues attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Savette misses the target.
Rodrigues takes one to the side of the head.
Rodrigues rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savette counters with a slapping leg kick.
Savette throws a leg kick but Rodrigues moved away.#T3#
Savette throws a right hand that Rodrigues ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodrigues also avoids with ease.
Rodrigues appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rodrigues getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot by Rodrigues.
A nice leg kick from Savette, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
As Rodrigues backs away, Savette returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Savette.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the body.
Jake Rodrigues is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savette stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodrigues.
Savette misses with a wild body shot.
Savette scores with a hook to the body. Rodrigues takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Savette counters with a crisp one two that drops Rodrigues! Savette thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rodrigues to his feet! Rodrigues is in big trouble!#ROC#Rodrigues is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4#
A low kick from Rodrigues is predictable there
and Savette counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD#
Savette lands a big uppercut and Rodrigues crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rodrigues looks OK. Savette waves Rodrigues back to his feet!
Rodrigues is still on wobbly legs! Can Savette finish him?
Savette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Savette! Rodrigues is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Paul Savette!
Jean Paul Savette very nearly forgot to thank Deathstrike Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SMASH: Adamovic vs Hanma
Date: Sep 27, 2025

#R1#
Mferi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sokolov scores with a nice strike.
Mferi throws a jab but it's blocked by Sokolov.
Sokolov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mferi misses the jab.
Mferi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mferi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mferi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sokolov misses with an uppercut. Mferi saw that one coming.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sokolov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sokolov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mferi throws out the jab.
Sokolov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mferi.#TD2#
Sokolov scores with a takedown into Mferi's guard.
Sokolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mferi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokolov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokolov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mferi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokolov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mferi is retaining full guard. #T1#
Sokolov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sokolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mferi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mferi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mferi keeping full guard, as Sokolov tries to pass.
Sokolov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sokolov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sokolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mferi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mferi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Sokolov trying to control but Mferi is working from the bottom.
Sokolov throwing strikes from guard but Mferi blocks nicely.
Sokolov looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fighters circling - Sokolov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mferi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sokolov slips a straight right by Mferi.
Mferi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sokolov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mferi throws a head kick but Sokolov moves out of range.
Sokolov dodges the punch combination from Mferi. #T3#
Sokolov staying out of range there.
A big left from Mferi misses.
Sokolov misses with a hook. Mferi ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Sokolov finds it's way through Mferi's defenses.
Mferi lands a leg kick that knocks Sokolov off balance momentarily.
Mferi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mferi throws a hook to the side of Sokolov's head but Sokolov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mferi swinging wildly here.
Mferi looks to throw the jab but Sokolov is out of range.
Sokolov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mferi.
Mferi throws a head kick that half lands.
Mferi misses with a lunging right hand
and Mferi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mferi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sokolov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mferi scrambles back to his feet.
Sokolov lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mferi misses the jab.
Sokolov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sokolov moves out of range as Mferi strikes.
Mferi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Good leg kick by Mferi. #TD2#
Mferi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sokolov advances position into side control!
Sokolov just content to control the position.
Sokolov working the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Sokolov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sokolov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mferi wants to control but Sokolov postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Sokolov 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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mferi. Sokolov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Sokolov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mferi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sokolov. Sokolov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut lands for Sokolov. That snapped Mferi's head back.
Sokolov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mferi throws a front kick aimed at Sokolov's knee but Sokolov avoids it well.
Mferi throws an overhand right that lands on Sokolov's shoulder, as Sokolov tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Mferi misses.
Sokolov misses with a wild body shot.
Sokolov with a nice cross.
A jab from Mferi misses.
Sokolov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ispa Mferi is winning the standup battle so far.
Mferi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mferi misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Mferi misses
and Sokolov counters with a straight right hand.
Mferi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokolov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sokolov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mferi misses with an uppercut.
Mferi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokolov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mferi avoids the body shot from Sokolov.
Mferi tries to move into range but Sokolov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Sokolov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mferi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mferi tries to move into range but Sokolov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sokolov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sokolov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mferi throws out the jab. #TD2#
Sokolov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sokolov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokolov trying to control from half guard but Mferi is working away.
Sokolov throwing shots but Mferi is blocking nicely.
Sergei Sokolov has got the better of the ground game so far.
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. Sokolov connects with a nice short shot to Mferi's temple.
Mferi is trying to control but can't.
Sokolov throwing shots but Mferi is blocking nicely. #T2#
Mferi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sokolov working over Mferi with some ground and pound. Mferi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Sokolov. #SUB2#
Sokolov is working for an americana but Mferi has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Sokolov was thinking about the submission.
Sokolov stands and throws Mferi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sokolov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mferi tries to bench press Sokolov off him but Sokolov keeps the position. #SUB2#
Sokolov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
Sokolov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sokolov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mferi wants to control but Sokolov postures up.
Sokolov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sokolov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mferi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mferi is trying to get back to half guard.
Sokolov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sokolov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sokolov landing strikes.
Sokolov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mferi some visible discomfort. #SUB2#
Sokolov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mferi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sokolov's guard! Nice work there by Mferi! #SUB2#
Sokolov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mferi defends it easily.
Sokolov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Sokolov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sokolov misses the shot to the body.
Mferi is looking to land body kicks.
Sokolov thuds his right hand into Mferi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mferi slips under a jab.
Mferi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sokolov blocks a head kick by Mferi.
Mferi misses with the combination.
Sokolov misses with a wild body shot.
Mferi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mferi misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Mferi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov punishes Mferi's body with a nice straight punch.
Sokolov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mferi throws a hook but Sokolov avoids it easily.
Mferi misses with an uppercut.
Sokolov blocks a jab.
Sokolov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Mferi throws the left hand but Sokolov avoids the punch easily.
Sokolov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mferi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Sokolov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Sokolov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mferi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokolov wants to control but Mferi is keeping him busy.
Sokolov tries to advance position but instead Mferi slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ispa Mferi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mferi trying to control from the bottom.
Sokolov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mferi defending well though.
Sokolov stalling away here and it's allowed Mferi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mferi wants to stand up but Sokolov is controlling him.
Sokolov distracts Mferi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Sokolov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sokolov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sergei Sokolov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sokolov is stalling in the full guard.
Sokolov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sokolov controlling from the top position.
Mferi wants to sweep here but Sokolov controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sokolov controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sokolov throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Sokolov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mferi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sokolov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mferi keeps working.
Mferi tries to buck Sokolov off but Sokolov is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Sokolov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sokolov 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2025

#R1#
Contreras takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nastula swings for the body but Contreras moves out of range.
Contreras scores with the left hand. Nastula knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Contreras lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nastula doesn't seem phased though.
Nastula dodges the punch combination from Contreras.
Contreras dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nastula. That did some damage!
Contreras moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nastula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Nastula is rocked!
Nastula has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nastula there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nastula is still on wobbly legs! Can Contreras finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Contreras as Nastula shoots in.
Nastula seems to have recovered his senses.
Contreras keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Contreras throws a head kick but Nastula moves out of range.
Contreras cracks Nastula with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Contreras scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nastula doesn't seem bothered though.
Nastula on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Contreras. Contreras obviously looking to wear him down.
Contreras cracks Nastula with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Contreras lands a slapping body shot. #KD#
Contreras drops Nastula with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nastula looks back up at him and smiles so Contreras waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Contreras batters Nastula with a massive right followed by a huge left! Nastula is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Contreras lands a final crushing right hand to drop Nastula to the mat with a gruesome thud! Contreras is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Asa Contreras!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2025

#R1#
Bickle scores with a hook.
Bickle throws a series of punches but Kiang moves out of range.
Bickle lands an overhand right.
Bickle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#Kiang is rocked!
Bickle steps in with a hook that catches Kiang right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Bickle follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kiang looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Bickle!

Event: SMASH: Pandeya vs Garrone
Date: Aug 31, 2025

#R1#
Elmars tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigues swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Elmars closes the distance and pushes Rodrigues back into the cage.
Rodrigues throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elmarss head.
Rodrigues blocks the elbow strike.
Rodrigues blocks the elbow strike.
Elmars pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodrigues leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Elmars gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodrigues blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodrigues's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodrigues obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodrigues looks to land a combination but Elmars avoids it well.
Rodrigues connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Rodrigues throws a low kick, looking for Elmars's leg but Elmars calmly moves out of range.
Elmars tries to counter with a clinch but Rodrigues shakes him off and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Elmars has taken the fight to the clinch.
Elmars blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodrigues working aggressively here.
Rodrigues lands with a short shot to the head.
Elmars throws an elbow but it misses.
Elmars lands a damaging elbow.
Rodrigues wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Rodrigues blocks an elbow strike from Elmars.
Elmars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rodrigues lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elmars or not.
Rodrigues blocks the elbow strike.
Elmars lands an elbow inside that Rodrigues shrugs off.
Rodrigues blocks the elbow strike.
Rodrigues misses with a punch on the inside.
Elmars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodrigues is trying to force a seperation but Elmars has the dominant position.
Elmars creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodrigues's defenses.
Elmars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodrigues avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Rodrigues misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Rodrigues. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elmars tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues connects with an inside leg kick.
Rodrigues cracks Elmars with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Elmars avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elmars tries to counter with a clinch but Rodrigues shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Elmars closes the distance and clinches. #T2##BC#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Elmars has managed to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Elmars has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Elmars takes the fight into the clinch.
Elmars misses with an elbow strike.
Rodrigues tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elmars throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Georgs Elmars seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elmars tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Elmars tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Elmars clinches with his opponent.
Rodrigues lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elmars.
Rodrigues working aggressively here.
Rodrigues lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elmars backwards.
Elmars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elmars.
Elmars misses with an elbow strike.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Elmars throws an elbow that misses.
Rodrigues is trying to force a seperation but Elmars has the dominant position.
Rodrigues misses with some punches.
Rodrigues misses with some punches.
Rodrigues blocks the elbow strike.
Elmars pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodrigues leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Elmars misses with an elbow strike.
Elmars throws an elbow but it misses.
Rodrigues takes an elbow to the temple.
Elmars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Elmars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodrigues lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elmars throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elmars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodrigues's brow.
Elmars throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Elmars pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elmars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodrigues's brow.
Elmars lands a nice elbow.
Elmars misses with an elbow strike.
Rodrigues goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Elmars misses with an elbow strike.
Elmars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodrigues blocks the elbow strike.
Elmars's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues blocks an elbow strike.
Rodrigues misses with the head strike.
Elmars comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Elmars pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Elmars instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodrigues.
Elmars throws an elbow that misses.
Elmars blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elmars backwards.
Rodrigues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elmars prevents Rodrigues from breaking the clinch.
Rodrigues fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Rodrigues tries to bum rush Elmars with a series of wild strikes but Elmars uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Elmars clinches up against the cage.
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 Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Elmars forces Rodrigues back against the cage and clinches.
Rodrigues is trying to break free.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Elmars in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elmars throws an elbow but misses.
Rodrigues lands a hook that snaps the head of Elmars backwards.
Elmars pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodrigues leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Elmars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Elmars misses with an elbow over the top.
Elmars lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rodrigues lands a right hand.
Elmars pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Elmars blocking some punches.
Rodrigues can't break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elmars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodrigues's brow.
A nice left hand lands by Rodrigues.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elmars throws an elbow that misses.
Elmars lands a nice elbow.
Rodrigues blocks the elbow strike.
Elmars lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elmars misses with an elbow strike.
Rodrigues blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Elmars throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elmars stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Elmars moves into the clinch successfully.
Elmars blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues blocks the elbow strike.
Rodrigues misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Rodrigues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Elmars clinches up against the cage.
Rodrigues scores with a nice hook to the head.
Elmars misses with an elbow over the top.
Elmars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodrigues throws a head punch that misses.
Rodrigues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodrigues can't find room to land a body shot as Elmars controls the action.
Rodrigues avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Rodrigues avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Elmars pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodrigues leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by Elmars.
Rodrigues misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Rodrigues is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Slobos Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Elmars checks a leg kick nicely.
Elmars wants to counter the offense by Rodrigues and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Elmars has Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elmars throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elmars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodrigues's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land. #BC#
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but Elmars sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Elmars gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Elmars prevents a body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elmars.
Elmars pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodrigues leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rodrigues swings wildly with an uppercut but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elmars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a left hand. #T3#
Elmars throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rodrigues dodges an elbow strike from Elmars.
Elmars blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elmars pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodrigues leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rodrigues blocks an elbow strike from Elmars.
Elmars misses with an elbow over the top.
Rodrigues scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Elmars takes the fight into the clinch.
Elmars pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Rodrigues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Elmars clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elmars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodrigues's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elmars throws an elbow but misses.
Elmars throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rodrigues avoids the elbow strike from Elmars, against the cage.
Elmars blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues dodges an elbow strike from Elmars. #T4#
Rodrigues tries to work over Elmars's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elmars's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rodrigues is trying to force a seperation but Elmars has the dominant position.
Elmars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rodrigues avoids the elbow strike from Elmars, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
Rodrigues lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Rodrigues does it's job there.#CL2#
Rodrigues gets tackled into the cage by Elmars. Elmars maintains the clinch.
Rodrigues avoids the elbow strike from Elmars, against the cage.
Elmars misses with an elbow over the top.
Rodrigues takes an elbow to the temple.
Rodrigues has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Elmars lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elmars lands a damaging elbow.
Rodrigues blocks the elbow strike.
Rodrigues misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Georgs Elmars will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Elmars checks a low kick from Rodrigues.#CL2#
Elmars has Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues blocks an elbow strike from Elmars.
Rodrigues tries to break the clinch but Elmars is controlling the position.
Elmars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rodrigues blocks the elbow strike.
Rodrigues avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Elmars pushes off an throws an elbow but Rodrigues leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rodrigues throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elmarss head.
Elmars blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elmars throws an elbow but misses.
Elmars lands an elbow just above Rodrigues 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues is working Elmars over against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elmars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodrigues's brow.
Elmars misses with an elbow strike.
Rodrigues blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Rodrigues tries to work over Elmars's front leg with a kick but Elmars checks it.
Elmars ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.#CL2#
Elmars moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues lands with a good body shot.
Elmars gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Elmars wants to clinch.#CL2#
Elmars clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Georgs Elmars seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rodrigues blocks an elbow strike from Elmars.
Elmars throws an elbow but it misses.
Elmars throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Rodrigues scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elmars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elmars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodrigues's brow.
Elmars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Elmars lands an elbow that stopped Rodrigues in his tracks for a moment.
Rodrigues wants to get back to striking at distance but Elmars won't allow it.
Rodrigues cracks Elmars with a nice body shot.
Rodrigues is trying to break the clinch but Elmars has him pressed against the cage.
Rodrigues avoids the elbow strike from Elmars, against the cage.
Elmars throws an elbow but it misses.
Rodrigues throws a head punch that misses.
Rodrigues blocks an elbow strike.
Elmars throws an elbow but it misses.
Rodrigues takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues lands a head shot.
Elmars moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues tests Elmars's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Elmars gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#Elmars is rocked!
Rodrigues lands a jab.
Elmars is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?#T3#
BOOM! Rodrigues lands a beautiful left hook that drops Elmars. Elmars tries to recover but Rodrigues is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Elmars lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Rodrigues!
Georgs Elmars was interviewed post fight and said 'Every fight, win or lose, is a valuable lesson. I want to thank my opponent for a tough battle and for pushing me to my limits.'.

Event: SMASH: Inhanamoto vs Gamboa
Date: Aug 24, 2025

#R1#
Mendes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mferi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mendes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mendes slips under a jab from Mferi.
A punch combination from Mendes misses.
Mendes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mferi swinging wildly here.
A clash of legs there as Mferi blocks the low kick.
Mferi blocks a jab.
Mendes throws a jab when Mferi was well out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Mendes. #CUT#It looks like Ispa Mferi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mferi misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendes swinging wildly here.
Mferi connects with the punch.
Mferi misses with an uppercut.
Mendes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mferi.
Mferi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mferi scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Mendes has been cut.
Mferi throws a hook but Mendes avoids it easily.
Mendes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mferi.
Ispa Mferi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Mferi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mendes's hands.
Mferi lands with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Mendes misses.
Mferi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendes takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Mferi finds it's target.
Mendes defending well as Mferi loads up on a big left hand.
Mendes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mferi 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.
Mendes misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mferi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Mendes is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendes is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Mferi just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Mendes has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ispa Mferi!
A very excited looking Ispa Mferi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 448: Zigaro vs Manteiga
Date: Aug 24, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Ship scores with a takedown into Sulekov's guard.
Ship trying to control but Sulekov is working from the bottom.
Sulekov is looking to stand up but Ship isn't so interested in that idea.
Sulekov managing to control the position.
Ship wants to control from the top but Sulekov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ship wants to control from the top but Sulekov keeps moving. #T1#
Ship pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulekov is keeping the position for now.
Sulekov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ship's guard. #REVR#
Ship looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sulekov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Ship looking for a guillotine here but Sulekov defends easily.
Sulekov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT#It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.#T2#
Sulekov postures up and lands a big shot to Ship's brow. #CUT#That has opened up Roman Ship's cut even more.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damar Sulekov!
Damar Sulekov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Tetrev vs Monroe
Date: Aug 10, 2025

#R1#
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fish.
Fish tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fish moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues throws an off balance right hand
and Fish counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Fish misses the target.
Fish throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
Fish was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fish throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Fish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Fish is just out of range.
Fish is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodrigues.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Fish shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fish is trying to work for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fish looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB#
Rodrigues is defending against the submission attempts here by Fish. #SUB#
Fish is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodrigues doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fish.
Fish is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigues is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodrigues trying to hold on to Fish's head to control him but Fish postures up.
Fish thows a huge punch but Rodrigues dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Fish looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Rodrigues is defending against the submission attempts here by Fish. #T3#
Fish trying to pass the guard but Rodrigues defending well.
Fish wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Fish is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodrigues has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Fish is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fish throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Fish is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodrigues sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Fish's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fish prevents Rodrigues from standing back up.
Rodrigues won't allow Fish to pass to mount.
Rodrigues controlling the position well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rodrigues swings widly with a right hand
enabling Fish to counter with a crisp jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice defenses there by Fish.
Fish ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
It looked like Fish wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Big Fish dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fish displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Fish wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rodrigues will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodrigues lands a nice shot to the body.
Fish throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues flicks out a counter leg kick but Fish steps away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fish checks a leg kick.
Rodrigues scoring well with a low kick there.
Fish throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.
Rodrigues lands with a hook. Fish tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rodrigues misses with a combination
enabling Fish to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fish misses with a body punch. #T1#
Fish can't find room to land a body shot as Rodrigues controls the action.
Fish fails to pull guard.
Rodrigues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
Fish misses with a body punch.
Fish is working Rodrigues over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Fish.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Fish.
Fish blocking some punches.
Rodrigues misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigues scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fish tries to work over Rodrigues's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fish tries to work over Rodrigues's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodrigues's elbow.
Fish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fish scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Fish can't find room to land a body shot as Rodrigues controls the action.
Fish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodrigues blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by Fish.
Rodrigues misses with a body punch.
Rodrigues prevents a body shot from Fish.
Fish misses with some punches.
Rodrigues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Fish lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodrigues.#BC2#
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries a low kick but Fish avoids it.
Rodrigues misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Rodrigues lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fish doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Rodrigues misses.
Fish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Fish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues tries to work over Fish's front leg with a kick but Fish checks it.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fish.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Fish scores with a nice head shot.
Rodrigues stuffs the takedown.
Fish tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodrigues scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fish in his tracks.
Rodrigues throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fish counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Fish slips the punch.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Fish closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rodrigues really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fish. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fish advances to mount.
Fish thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T4##SUB#
Fish with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Fish looking for a guillotine from mount but Rodrigues is having none of it. #SUB#
Fish looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rodrigues tries to hold on but Fish pushes him away.
Big Fish overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Rodrigues as he connects with a hook.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Fish avoids the punch easily.
Fish feinted with a counter takedown.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fish has time to react.
Rodrigues wants to slow Fish down by chopping away at his legs.
Fish swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fish checks a low kick from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Fish throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fish shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodrigues as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodrigues lands a jab to the nose.
Fish takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fish takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Fish looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fish moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A low kick from Rodrigues misses
and Fish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fish.
Fish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fish attempts a counter takedown but Rodrigues avoids it well and moves away.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fish counters with a left to the body.
Rodrigues tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fish checks a leg kick.
Rodrigues misses with a straight right. #T2#
The fighters circling - Fish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fish with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues lands a nice shot to the body.
Fish ducks right into an uppercut from Rodrigues.
Fish throws a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head but Rodrigues sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodrigues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodrigues tries a low kick but Fish avoids it.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.
Fish is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rodrigues swinging wildly here.
Fish tries to counter by clinching up but Rodrigues breaks away and moves out of range.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Fish slips under a jab.
Rodrigues lands with a shot to the body.
Fish takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rodrigues scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rodrigues lands with a nice body punch.
Fish checks a low kick from Rodrigues.
Nice straight punches there by Rodrigues. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodrigues.
Fish shoots in but Rodrigues avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fish lands a really nice looking cross but Rodrigues seems unphased. #T4#
Rodrigues moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues connects with an inside leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Fish moves out of range.
Fish chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rodrigues can pounce on him.
Fish lands a body shot.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Rodrigues gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fish looking to pass the guard.
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Rodrigues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rodrigues 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jake Rodrigues!

Event: SMASH: Gamboa vs Bjorkman
Date: Jul 20, 2025

#R1#
Mferi throws an overhand right that lands on Romano's shoulder, as Romano tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Mferi.
Romano blocks a jab.
Mferi throws an overhand right that lands on Romano's shoulder, as Romano tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Romano closes the distance and clinches.
Mferi is trying to break free.
Romano throws an elbow that misses. #TD2#
Romano pulls guard.
Romano has control of Mferi's left arm, preventing Mferi from doing any damage.
Mferi won't allow Romano to sweep him here.
Mferi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mferi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano pulls Mferi in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mferi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Romano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Romano keeps trying to improve his position.
Mferi stays in close to Romano's body and controls the position.
Mferi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Romano's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Mferi's head coaches at Slobos Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mferi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Romano has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mferi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mferi throws a hook but Romano blocks it.
Mferi lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Romano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Romano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mferi's elbow.
Romano lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mferi wants to get back to striking at distance but Romano won't allow it. #BC#
Mferi breaks from the clinch.
Romano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mferi.
Mferi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mferi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mferi scores with a punch to the head.
Mferi lands with an uppercut that bounces Romano off the cage and back into range.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body.
Romano looks to land a right hand but Mferi moved out of range.
Mferi cracks Romano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Romano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mferi moves away.
Romano throws an overhand right that lands on Mferi's shoulder, as Mferi tries to avoid the shot.
Romano takes a swing at Mferi's ribcage but misses.
Romano cracks Mferi with a good jab.
Romano moves out of range of the strikes.
Mferi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mferi misses the target.
Mferi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mferi manages to avoid it.
Mferi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Romano throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Mferi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romano is looking to clinch.
Romano slips under a jab from Mferi.
Romano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mferi rather than just go for the knockout.
Romano lands a body shot.
Romano misses the jab.
Romano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Romano blocks a jab.
Mferi throws a jab but it's blocked by Romano.
A slow jab from Mferi misses its intended target.
Romano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mferi throws an overhand right that lands on Romano's shoulder, as Romano tries to avoid the shot.
Mferi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mferi.
Romano wants to clinch up but Mferi keeps it at a distance.
Mferi throws a shot from downtown. Romano moves away and avoids it.
Mferi throws a combination that misses
and Romano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mferi misses the jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Romano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mferi misses with an uppercut. Romano saw that one coming.#T4#
Romano scores with a sloppy right hand. Mferi should have avoided that one.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body.
Mferi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Mferi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mferi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mferi.#ROC2#Mferi is rocked!
Mferi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oh Mferi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Romano has managed to clinch.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romano has Mferi pressed against the cage, preventing Mferi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Mferi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romano lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mferi smiles and moves away.
Romano misses with a looping right.
Mferi misses with a hook. Romano ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Mferi.
Romano connects with a nice looking jab.
Romano lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mferi falls backwards - clearly groggy! Romano dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vic Romano!
After winning the bout, Vic Romano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Saitoh vs Kalambay
Date: Jul 12, 2025

#R1#
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
Rodrigues gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Rodrigues scores with a four punch combination!
A big right from Stahl misses.
Rodrigues is looking to chop away at Stahl's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodrigues.
Nice shot by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues looks to land a right hand but Stahl moved out of range.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick as Stahl jumps back.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stahl ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues misses the jab.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the side of Stahl's head but Stahl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stahl seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rodrigues takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch lands to the side of Stahl 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rodrigues looks to land a combination but Stahl avoids it well.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodrigues misses with a combination
and Stahl counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodrigues thinking. #T1#
Jab, jab by Stahl - just one landing.
Stahl gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been told by Stahl's head coaches at BronkÂ´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Stahl ducked under it nicely.
Stahl looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
Rodrigues throws an off balance right hand
and Stahl counters with a thumping low kick.
Rodrigues throws a low kick, looking for Stahl's leg but Stahl calmly moves out of range.
Stahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigues staying out of range there.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Stahl blocks it.
Stahl throws out a powerful jab.
Stahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick
and Stahl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigues moves out of range as Stahl strikes.
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!
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stahl takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Stahl's ribcage but misses.
Stahl throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Rodrigues is looking to score with low kicks.
Stahl appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stahl keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Stahl moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stahl connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rodrigues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stahl.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues is looking to chop away at Stahl's legs.
A jab lands there for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues cracks Stahl with a good jab.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Stahl's ribcage but misses.
Stahl throws a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head but Rodrigues sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodrigues misses with a hook
letting Stahl counter with a right hand.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Stahl saw that one coming.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Stahl.
Stahl misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Stahl avoids a kick to the body.
Stahl connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rodrigues moves forwards but Stahl connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rodrigues throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rodrigues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stahl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stahl throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodrigues stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stahl misses with a looping left.
Stahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigues throws a nice looking combination but Stahl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodrigues takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rodrigues connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stahl momentarily.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick
and Stahl counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Rodrigues walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stahl checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stahl avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stahl checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stahl blocks a jab.
Rodrigues defending well as Stahl loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Stahl throws a leg kick which misses Rodrigues's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodrigues tries to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Rodrigues 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stahl checks a low kick from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stahl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodrigues throws an off balance right hand
and Stahl counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stahl scores with a leg kick.
Rodrigues misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rodrigues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stahl on the side of the head.
Rodrigues slips a straight right by Stahl.
Rodrigues attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stahl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stahl tests Rodrigues's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodrigues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stahl.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues catches Stahl with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rodrigues throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stahl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stahl throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigues ducks down to avoid it.
Stahl throws a leg kick but Rodrigues sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rodrigues on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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 Paul Stahl will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rodrigues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stahl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Rodrigues misses.
A low kick from Rodrigues misses
and Stahl counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stahl.
Rodrigues swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stahl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stahl looks to land a right hand but Rodrigues moved out of range.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Rodrigues listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Stahl looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stahl takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigues slips the punch.
Rodrigues throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rodrigues needs to keep his hands up - Stahl had a free shot at his head there.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but Stahl avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stahl fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Stahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Stahl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy body shot
and Stahl counters with a good low kick that Rodrigues was not able to check.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but Stahl checks it.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick that knocks Stahl off balance momentarily.
Rodrigues takes one to the side of the head.
Stahl misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stahl connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rodrigues throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stahl counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stahls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rodrigues slips a straight right by Stahl.
Stahl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues is looking to score with low kicks.
Stahl moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
Stahl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stahl jabs Rodrigues right on the nose. Rodrigues blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Stahl saw that one coming.
Stahl lands a right hook to the body.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that misses
and Stahl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut
and Stahl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Rodrigues blocks the low kick.
Rodrigues takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#Rodrigues is rocked!
Stahl tests Rodrigues's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodrigues is still on wobbly legs! Can Stahl finish him?
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stahl scores with a hook to the body. Rodrigues takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Rodrigues throws an off balance right hand
and Stahl makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rodrigues seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodrigues scores with a leg kick.
Rodrigues's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stahl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stahl keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Stahl misses the target.
Paul Stahl is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Stahl lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodrigues doesn't seem phased though.
Stahl scores with a jab. Rodrigues acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stahl misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Stahl goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodrigues with a nice calf kick.
Stahl throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.
Rodrigues has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy body shot
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Stahl, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stahl.
Stahl moves away from the strike by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues slips under a jab from Stahl.
Stahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigues can do to turn this around?
Stahl stuns Rodrigues with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stahl tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stahl lands a lovely overhand right.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stahl uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodrigues has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stahl counters with a straight right hand.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick #KD#
and Stahl counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rodrigues! Stahl lets Rodrigues back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Rodrigues throws a solid leg kick but Stahl takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodrigues.
Stahl's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodrigues under the eye.
Rodrigues misses with a leg kick
and Stahl counters with a big right hand! Oh Rodrigues is in trouble here! Stahl follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Stahl!
After winning the bout, Paul Stahl thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Alpha-1 Sunrise
Date: May 31, 2025

#R1#
Mferi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schmidt is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Mferi as he connects with a hook.
Mferi lands a jab to the nose.
Good exchange - Mferi coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Xavier Schmidt has been cut.
Jab, jab by Mferi - just one landing.
Ispa Mferi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mferi throws an overhand right that drops Schmidt like a sack of potatoes! Mferi dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Mferi!
After winning the bout, Ispa Mferi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Hallows
Date: May 24, 2025

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a lunging right hand
and Leetoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodrigues lands a nice hook to Leetoh's body. Leetoh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leetoh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a nice hook to Leetoh's body. Leetoh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but Leetoh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rodrigues fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leetoh is out of range.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Rodrigues. Beautiful body shot.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the side of Leetoh's head but Leetoh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Leetoh moves out of range.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Leetoh throws a head kick but Rodrigues moves out of range.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at NY Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leetoh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Leetoh clinches up with Rodrigues and pushes him back against the cage.
Leetoh digs a right hand underneath Rodrigues's ribcage. Rodrigues let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leetoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodrigues has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leetoh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodrigues's efforts to push away.#T1#
Rodrigues lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodrigues scores with a shoulder strike.
Rodrigues misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leetoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leetoh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
Leetoh pushes Rodrigues back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigues misses with the head strike.
Rodrigues misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by Leetoh.
Rodrigues misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodrigues avoids the elbow strike from Leetoh, against the cage.
Rodrigues misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Rodrigues.
Leetoh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodrigues lands with a left to the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the head.
Leetoh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodrigues has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodrigues is trying to break the clinch but Leetoh is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Leetoh - that landed with a thud.
Rodrigues tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leetoh.
Leetoh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigues.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodrigues. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leetoh throws a sloppy head kick and Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Leetoh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leetoh is looking to clinch but Rodrigues is avoiding it.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
Leetoh checks a low kick from Rodrigues.#T3#
Rodrigues takes one on the button.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigues lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leetoh at a distance.
Leetoh throws a poor cross that misses
and Leetoh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodrigues thumps Leetoh with a low kick.
Leetoh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigues appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leetoh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodrigues lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leetoh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues blocks a head kick by Leetoh.
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!
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leetoh.
Leetoh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodrigues avoids the head kick by Leetoh.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Leetoh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leetoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Leetoh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Leetoh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodrigues's hands.
Rodrigues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leetoh looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Leetoh lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rodrigues takes a step back to recover.
Leetoh looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Rodrigues lands a nice hook to Leetoh's body. Leetoh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leetoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigues manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues motions for Leetoh to come forward. Rodrigues throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leetoh. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leetoh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leetoh throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rodrigues's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leetoh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodrigues scrambles back to his feet.
Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.
Leetoh slips a jab from Rodrigues.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Leetoh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leetoh misses the jab.
Rodrigues scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rodrigues connects with a jab.
Rodrigues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leetoh can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Leetoh. Those never looked like landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Leetoh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leetoh throws an off balance right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Leetoh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A jab from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leetoh moves away.
Leetoh 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.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Leetoh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodrigues digs a good body shot into Leetoh's ribs.
Rodrigues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leetoh on the side of the head.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leetoh throws a poor cross that misses
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leetoh lands with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues connects with a solid leg kick.
Leetoh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodrigues lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Rodrigues throws a solid leg kick but Leetoh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodrigues.
Leetoh throws out a counter right but Rodrigues avoids it with no problem.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Leetoh avoids it easily.
Leetoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.
A low kick from Rodrigues misses
and Leetoh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leetoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Leetoh throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Rodrigues was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodrigues connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leetoh looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Rodrigues half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodrigues lands a glancing blow to the side of Leetoh's head.
Rodrigues scores with a body shot.
Rodrigues swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leetoh counters with a nice uppercut.
Leetoh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leetoh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good shot there by Rodrigues.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues feints and then cracks Leetoh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leetoh down.
Leetoh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodrigues. Rodrigues obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Leetoh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leetoh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodrigues's hands.#CL2#
Leetoh clinches up with Rodrigues and pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leetoh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodrigues's brow.
Leetoh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rodrigues tries to work over Leetoh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leetoh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodrigues tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
Leetoh misses with some punches.
Leetoh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leetoh works on Rodrigues's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leetoh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Leetoh obliges.
Rodrigues misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodrigues has a couple of punches blocked by Leetoh.
Leetoh pushes Rodrigues back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Rodrigues fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leetoh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leetoh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodrigues.
Leetoh lands with a hook. Rodrigues tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leetoh misses with a body kick.
Leetoh tests Rodrigues's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodrigues chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodrigues misses with a leg kick
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick.
Leetoh throws a push kick but Rodrigues slaps the foot to one side.
Leetoh slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Leetoh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leetoh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leetoh takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Leetoh lunges at Rodrigues with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodrigues's hand.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Leetoh.#CL2#
Leetoh clinches.
Rodrigues takes an elbow to the temple.
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by Leetoh.
Rodrigues is trying to break the clinch but Leetoh has him pressed against the cage.
Rodrigues working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leetoh.
Leetoh lands with a right to the head.
Leetoh lands an elbow inside.
Adiwang Leetoh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rodrigues tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodrigues.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leetoh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rodrigues tries to work over Leetoh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodrigues tries to work over Leetoh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leetoh lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodrigues throws a lazy uppercut
letting Leetoh counter with a right hand.
Rodrigues connects with a looping right hand.
Rodrigues throws a lazy uppercut
and Leetoh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leetoh lands with a right hand.
Leetoh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodrigues checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leetoh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues avoids a kick to the body.
Leetoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leetoh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues scores with a sloppy right hand. Leetoh should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leetoh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodrigues lands a nice hook to Leetoh's body. Leetoh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leetoh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodrigues's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodrigues obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leetoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigues swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leetoh misses with a body shot.
Leetoh checks the leg kick.
Rodrigues jabs Leetoh right on the nose. Leetoh blinks but takes it well.
Rodrigues connects with a looping right hand.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the body kick from Leetoh.
Rodrigues appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leetoh slips under a jab.
Rodrigues shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rodrigues lands a head shot.#CL2#
Leetoh darts in and clinches Rodrigues up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Leetoh.
Adiwang Leetoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rodrigues misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodrigues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leetoh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rodrigues is trying to push Leetoh away but Leetoh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodrigues avoids the elbow strike from Leetoh, against the cage.
Leetoh works on Rodrigues's body with a couple of short punches.
Rodrigues lands a right hand.
Leetoh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodrigues's defenses.
Leetoh lands a damaging elbow.
Rodrigues misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigues lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodrigues looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leetoh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodrigues.
Leetoh gets through Rodrigues's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Leetoh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leetoh blocking some punches.
Rodrigues is trying to force a seperation but Leetoh has the dominant position.
Leetoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leetoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leetoh tries to throw a body punch but Rodrigues avoids it by throwing Leetoh back against the cage.
Rodrigues working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leetoh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodrigues's defenses.
Jake Rodrigues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodrigues blocks an elbow strike from Leetoh.
Leetoh digs a right hand into Rodrigues's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodrigues's gas tank. #BC#
Rodrigues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leetoh.
Leetoh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Rodrigues tries to keep at a distance but Leetoh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leetoh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodrigues's defenses. #T4#
Leetoh tries a knee to the head but Rodrigues blocks it.
Leetoh misses with some punches.
Rodrigues prevents a body shot from Leetoh.
Leetoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodrigues's elbow.
Leetoh misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leetoh prevents Rodrigues from breaking the clinch.
Leetoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodrigues tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leetoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adiwang Leetoh.
I think Rodrigues has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jake Rodrigues!
In defeat, Adiwang Leetoh stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: SMASH: Lang vs Jones
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Young throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodrigues on the side of the head.
Angus Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young throws the left hand but Rodrigues avoids the punch easily.
Young drops his hands momentarily and Rodrigues takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodrigues scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young throws a jab when Rodrigues was well out of range.
Rodrigues works the jab nicely.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Jab from Rodrigues.
Young throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodrigues counters with an outside leg kick.
Young with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Rodrigues wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Young fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodrigues, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young is trying to pull guard but Rodrigues has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
Young checks a leg kick nicely.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Young fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodrigues looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodrigues misses with a wild combination.
Young steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues thumps Young with a low kick.#T1#
Rodrigues works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Young takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodrigues. #CL2#
Young forces Rodrigues back against the cage and clinches.
Rodrigues tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodrigues lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodrigues throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Young on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodrigues. Rodrigues obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodrigues.
Young looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young shoots in and drives through. Rodrigues sprawls well.
Jake Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Young.
A nice combination there by Rodrigues.
Young looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Young shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Young.#T2#
Rodrigues connects with an inside leg kick.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Young misses.
Young fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Rodrigues on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Rodrigues lands.
Young tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Young tries to counter with a clinch but Rodrigues shakes him off and moves away.
Young's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a sloppy right hand. Young should have avoided that one.
Rodrigues finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Young misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Young tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Young throws an off balance right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Young has Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Young is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Young throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodrigues on the side of the head.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Rodrigues scores with a nice strike.
Rodrigues thuds a left hand into Young's body.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Young tries to counter with a clinch but Rodrigues shakes him off and moves away.
Rodrigues staying out of range there.
Rodrigues connects with a leg kick.
Young tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues scores with a hook to the body. Young takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Young's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Young closes the distance and clinches.
Rodrigues swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young blocking some punches. #T4#
Rodrigues is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodrigues lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Young or not. #BC#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Young 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.
Young cracks Rodrigues with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Young connects with a single shot there.
Young takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Young tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Young lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodrigues doesn't seem phased though.
Young misses with a takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a stiff right hand.
Young fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Rodrigues turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Young misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Young looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodrigues throws a front kick aimed at Young's knee but Young avoids it well.
Rodrigues sets himself, and Young steps forward looking for the clinch! Rodrigues avoids it this time.
A punch lands to the side of Young 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Young misses.
Young darts in looking for a takedown but Rodrigues gets double underhooks and turns Young into the cage.
Young tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves away
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young misses with a straight right.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigues lands with a right hand.
Rodrigues connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
Young wants to counter with a clinch but Rodrigues pushes him away.
Rodrigues getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Young has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodrigues as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Young has managed to clinch.
Young taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodrigues.
Young holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rodrigues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?
Rodrigues misses with some punches.
Rodrigues fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Young pulls Rodrigues into guard.
Rodrigues content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Young is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Rodrigues content to stall in guard here.
Rodrigues'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.
Young trying to control the position. #SU#
Rodrigues decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Young, up you get!
Rodrigues lands a head shot.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigues manages to avoid it.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Young pushes Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Rodrigues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodrigues's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Rodrigues. #BC#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young wants to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Young is looking to clinch but Rodrigues is avoiding it.
Good work by Young as he checks the leg kick.
Rodrigues scoring well with a low kick there.
Young checks the leg kick nicely there.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Young on the side of the head.
Rodrigues keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jake Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Young.
Rodrigues throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rodrigues throws a right hand that Young ducks under and follows up with a left that Young also avoids with ease.
Rodrigues cracks a nice hook into Young's ribs.
Rodrigues slips a straight right by Young.#T4#
Young tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues misses with a two punch combination.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick that misses.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Young saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Young throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Young there.
Rodrigues misses the jab.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Jake Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues lands with a kick to the ribs.
Young checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Young darts in trying to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Young has Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues tries to break free but Young pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Young or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodrigues, which made it look bad.
Angus Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodrigues slips under a jab from Young.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Young. That did some damage!#CL2#
Young gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodrigues lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigues throws a head punch that misses.
Young has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodrigues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodrigues just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rodrigues throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
Jake Rodrigues has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Rodrigues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Young lands a really nice looking cross but Rodrigues seems unphased. #T1#
Young tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodrigues defends well and Young ends up having to push Rodrigues into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jake Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Young.
Rodrigues moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigues swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodrigues throws a shot to the body.
Rodrigues turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Young's leg. Young is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodrigues slips a jab from Young.
A nice leg kick from Rodrigues, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodrigues fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Young.
Young avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Young tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Young fails with an attempt to clinch.
Young 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.
Donk. Rodrigues catches Young right on the button with a cross.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodrigues throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodrigues scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Young shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodrigues with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Young tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves away
and Rodrigues counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Rodrigues turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodrigues lands with a right hand.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Young doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Rodrigues works the jab nicely.
Young doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodrigues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues sets himself, and Young steps forward looking for the clinch! Rodrigues avoids it this time.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Young has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodrigues creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Rodrigues.
Young is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Young pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Young is working an open guard so Rodrigues takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Young is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Rodrigues.
Young wants to clinch but Rodrigues slips to the side
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Young.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Young strikes.
Young shoots for a takedown but Rodrigues saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes.
Young 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.
Rodrigues scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jake Rodrigues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Young misses with a hook. Rodrigues ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigues throwing a counter right hand but Young manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Rodrigues - just one landing.
A low kick lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues throws a shot to the body.
Rodrigues connects with an inside leg kick.
Young misses with a hook. Rodrigues ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigues bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Young's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodrigues.#T4#
Rodrigues throws a leg kick which misses Young's front leg but catches the back leg as Young tries to avoid it.
Young tests Rodrigues's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick lands for Rodrigues. #CL2#
Young closes the distance and clinches.
Rodrigues gets underhooks to prevent Young's takedown attempt.
Young throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Young is looking for a takedown.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodrigues lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Rodrigues showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rodrigues, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rodrigues!

Event: FCL 82
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Mferi misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Mesquita counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mferi is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita throwing strikes but missing.
Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mesquita trying to control but Mferi is working from the bottom.
Mferi keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Mferi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mferi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mesquita 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. #T1#
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.
Mferi wants to stand and escape but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Mferi blocks nicely.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Mferi keeps moving.
Mferi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita throws a strike but Mferi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Mesquita has his foot on Mferi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mferi works his way back into a safe position though.
Mferi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Mferi defends easily. #T2#
Mferi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mesquita 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#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Mferi defends easily.
Mferi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mferi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mferi defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mferi content to stall in guard here.
Mferi postures up.
Mferi is looking to stand up but Mesquita won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Mesquita throws a strike but Mferi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mferi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mesquita 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#
Mferi wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mferi has hold of Mesquita's hands but Mesquita slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mferi is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Mesquita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Mesquita dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mferi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mesquitas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mferi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Mesquita gets a double leg takedown into Mferi's guard.
Mferi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita stands up over Mferi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mferi keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mesquita postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mferi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mesquita, into his guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mferi wants to stand but Mesquita has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Mferi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mferi wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Ian Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mferi controlling from the top position.
Mferi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mesquita's guard.#SUB#
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mferi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mferi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mferi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mesquita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mferi can do to turn this around?
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mferi defends it easily.
Mesquita 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.#T3#
Mferi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mferi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mesquita is looking to counter punch.
Mferi throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it.
Mferi needs to keep his hands up - Mesquita had a free shot at his head there.
Mesquita lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mesquita lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mferi misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Mesquita on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mesquita's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mferi under the eye.
Mferi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mferi throws out a loose jab but Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mferi scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita with a hook.
Mferi misses with a looping left.
Ispa Mferi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Mesquita connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mesquita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mferi.
Mferi throws an overhand right that lands on Mesquita's shoulder, as Mesquita tries to avoid the shot.
Mesquita closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mferi circles away.
Mferi misses with a double jab #TD#
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mferi pushes Mesquita off but Mesquita dives into side control.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Mferi is working from the bottom.
Mferi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mesquita's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mesquita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ispa Mferi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mesquita's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mferi throws a hook to the side of Mesquita's head but Mesquita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Mesquita wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Mesquita.
Mesquita is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mferi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesquita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mferi cracks Mesquita with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Mesquita decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mesquita tries to pass to full mount but Mferi defends it.
Mferi tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Mferi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita is nestled in close to Mferi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mferi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mesquita is pressing down on Mferi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mferi is holding on for now. #T1#
Mesquita prevents Mferi from improving his position.
Mesquita uses his free foot to push down on Mferi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mferi.
Poor strikes thrown by Mesquita there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SUB#
Mesquita is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mferi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mferi!
Mferi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Mferi gets to his feet - Mesquita follows without any prompting.
Mferi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Mesquita misses its intended target.
Mesquita lands a jab to Mferi's midsection.
Mferi loads up on a big right hand but Mesquita slips the punch.
Mferi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
Mferi misses with a left hand
and Mesquita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mferi misses the jab.#T3#
Mesquita looks to score with a jab to the body but Mferi is just out of range.
Ispa Mferi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mferi swings widly with a right hand
and Mesquita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mferi moves out of range as Mesquita strikes.
Mferi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesquita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mferi misses with a double jab.
Mferi 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.
Mferi missing with a left hand there. Mesquita was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mesquita scores with a body shot.
Mferi throws a hook but Mesquita avoids it easily.
Mesquita attempts a counter takedown but Mferi avoids it well and moves away.
Mesquita swings for the body but Mferi moves out of range.
Mesquita ducks under a wild hook from Mferi.
Mferi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Mferi.
Mferi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mesquita tests Mferi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mesquita looks to land a left hand but Mferi moved out of range nicely.
Mferi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesquita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ispa Mferi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Mferi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mesquita.
Mferi throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Mesquita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mesquita scores with punches from side control.
Mesquita tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Mesquita!

Event: SMASH: Zahedi vs Fleshou Jr
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Rodrigues fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man.
Good leg kick by Rodrigues.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Man has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodrigues connects with a single shot there.
Rodrigues slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Man has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a good cross that connects.
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man there as he acknowledges the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodrigues.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick from Rodrigues, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodrigues lands a jab.
Rodrigues clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rodrigues's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodrigues obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Man takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Man looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#Man is rocked!#T1#
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?
Rodrigues walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodrigues connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man fails to land the takedown.
Rodrigues tried to counter with a leg kick but Man avoided it.
Rodrigues looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Man scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Man throws an elbow but Rodrigues slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rodrigues takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Man landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rodrigues managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Man. #T2#
Rodrigues defending against the ground and pound.
Rodrigues tries to buck Man off but Man is having none of it.
Rodrigues struggling a bit here.
Rodrigues is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Man tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Man throwing strikes but Rodrigues manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Man sneaks back into half guard.
Rodrigues stalling.
Man is trying to stand. #T4#
Rodrigues with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Man is looking to control Rodrigues's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Man avoid being mounted?
Man tries to kick Rodrigues off but Rodrigues keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Man wants to improve his position but Rodrigues is controlling well.
Man preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rodrigues throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodrigues defends well and Man ends up having to push Rodrigues into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rodrigues dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man. That did some damage!
Man takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodrigues. That snapped Man's head back.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigues tries to sprawl out of it but Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigues manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigues lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Rodrigues, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1##KD#
Rodrigues drops Man with a beautiful combination! Man stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rodrigues is looking for the KO!
Rodrigues fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Man square on the jaw! Damn, Man is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Rodrigues!

Event: FCL 80 - Brown vs Popinski
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Caceres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mferi as he avoids it easily.
Mferi cracks Caceres with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Caceres is looking to clinch.
We've been told by Caceres's head coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodrigo Caceres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mferi misses with an uppercut.
Caceres feinted with a counter takedown.
Mferi feints a jab promting Caceres to slip. Mferi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Caceres slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mferi leaves Caceres with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mferi lands a really nice looking cross but Caceres seems unphased.
Mferi scores with a punch to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Caceres.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Caceres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caceres shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Mferi to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Caceres is defended easily by Mferi.
Caceres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Caceres darts in trying to clinch
and Mferi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Caceres fails to land the takedown.
Ispa Mferi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caceres wants to clinch up but Mferi keeps it at a distance.
Caceres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mferi.
Caceres dives in for a single leg takedown but Mferi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Caceres is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mferi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Mferi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caceres takes a jab right on the kisser.
Caceres with a poor takedown
and Mferi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mferi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caceres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mferi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caceres tries to clinch up
and Mferi counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Mferi.
Mferi scores with a hook.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caceres avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caceres ducks right into an uppercut from Mferi.
Nice defenses there by Caceres.
Mferi misses with an uppercut. Caceres saw that one coming.
Caceres shoots in but no luck this time.
Caceres moves forwards but Mferi connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD2#
Mferi cracks Caceres with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mferi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Caceres to stand back up!#ROC2#Caceres is rocked!
Mferi throws a pinpoint strike between Caceres's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Caceres crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Mferi scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ispa Mferi!
A victorious Ispa Mferi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 399: LaFleur v Chapo
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Sulekov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Panda lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sulekov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sulekov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sulekov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panda misses with a leg kick.
Panda misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Panda.
Panda throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big left from Sulekov misses.
A big left from Sulekov misses.
Sulekov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panda jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Panda has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sulekov staying out of range there.
Sulekov throws a looping overhand right but Panda ducks down to avoid it.
Panda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left lands for Sulekov.
Jab, jab by Sulekov - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda throws a body punch but Sulekov moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Panda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sulekov.#CL#
Panda darts in and clinches Sulekov up against the cage.#T1#
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sulekov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Panda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Panda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sulekov.
Panda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sulekov has time to react.
Panda motions for Sulekov to come forward. Panda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Sulekov gets tackled into the cage by Panda. Panda maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Sulekov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Panda clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can Panda hold on?! Sulekov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Panda is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Sulekov looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Sulekov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda is trying to get back to his feet but Sulekov has full control of the position and if anything, Panda has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2##SUB2#
Sulekov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Panda wants to control his opponent's hands but Sulekov gets his hands free.
Panda has hold of Sulekov's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Panda tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Panda is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Panda trying to control the action but Sulekov just sinks the hooks in.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sulekov missing with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Sulekov tightening his grip on Panda, looking for the choke. #T3#
Panda wants to get back to his feet.
Panda trying to control the position but Sulekov manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Panda is trying to defend against the choke here but Sulekov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Sulekov Tightens the hold and Panda taps out furiously! Sulekov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damar Sulekov!
An out of breath Damar Sulekov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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