Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RMMA 16 - Magomedov v Flynn
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Nice jab there from Ryan.
Ryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sims uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sims doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sims throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sims scores with a punch to the head.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sims throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Sims slips the punch.
Sims is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Ryan throws a nice looking combination but Sims bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sims scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Sims closes the distance and pushes Ryan back into the cage.
Sims is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sims scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryan has had enough of the clinch but Sims keeps him there for the moment.
Sims makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sims lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Sims lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryan wants to get back to striking at distance but Sims won't allow it.
Sims lands with a left to the head.
Sims throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sims lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sims presses Ryan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sims digs a right hand underneath Ryan's ribcage. Ryan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Sims as the two fighters clinch.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
A short right from Sims. #T2#
Sims scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ryan is trying to break the clinch but Sims has him pressed against the cage.
Ryan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sims lands with a light punch inside.
Ryan is trying to force a seperation but Sims has the dominant position.
Sims lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sims lands a nice shot to the body.
Sims lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ryan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sims lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sims lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Ryan is rocked!
Sims lands a right hand.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Sims.
A right hand to the body from Sims.
Sims digs a right hand underneath Ryan's ribcage. Ryan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sims stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sims creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ryan tries to break free but Sims pushes him back against the cage.
Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Sims lands a nice shot to the body.
Sims manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Sims.
A bit of stalling here from Sims.
A body shot lands from Sims.
A nice left hand lands by Sims.
Sims scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sims.
Sims lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Sims lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sims displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ryan up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sims.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sims - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ryan wants to break free but Sims has control.
Sims scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Sims.
Sims lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Sims. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sims throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ryans head.
Sims lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Sims lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryan.
Sims effectively controlling the action here.
Sims lands a body shot in the clinch. #KD2#
Sims drops Ryan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ryan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ryan tries to circle away but Sims has him pinned against the cage.
Sims scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sims dips a shoulder and cracks Ryan with a mighty uppercut! Ryan falls back against the cage and Sims unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ryan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sims screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Sims!

Event: Pit Warriors 1
Date: Apr 25, 2025

#R1#
Luu thuds his shin into the meat of Kingston's side.
Kova Luu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luu throws a leg kick
and Kingston makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Luu really felt that one!
Luu looks to land a body kick but Kingston moved away.
Luu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Luu scores with a decent looking hook.
Kingston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luu.
Luu throws a head kick but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Luu has Kingston up against the cage in a clinch.
Kingston avoiding damage as Luu throws knees to the body.
Kingston throws a head punch that misses.
Luu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kingston's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Jumba Kingston has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Luu.
Luu lands an elbow inside.
Kingston lands a hook that snaps the head of Luu backwards.
Kingston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Kingston on the inside.
Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by Luu.
Kingston scores with a shot to the side of Luu's head.
Luu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kingston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kingston lands a left hand.
Kingston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kingston takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston is struggling to control the position.
Kingston blocks an elbow strike from Luu.
Kingston pushes Luu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kingston blocks an elbow strike from Luu.
Luu missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingston. #T2#
Luu tries to work over Kingston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kingston lands a shot to the body.
Kingston swings wildly with an uppercut but Luu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kingston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kingston digs a right hand into Luu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Luu's gas tank.
Knees in the clinch landing for Luu.
Luu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kingston digs a right hand underneath Luu's ribcage. Luu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Kingston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luu trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Kingston on the inside.
Luu throws a head punch that misses.
Kingston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Luu lands a body punch.
Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by Luu.
A short body shot lands from Kingston as the two fighters clinch.
Luu looks winded!
Luu lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Kingston scores with a shot to the side of Luu's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luu.
Luu blocking some punches.
Luu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luu tries to land knees in the clinch but Kingston avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kingston.
Luu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kingston's defenses.
Luu blocks a body shot from Kingston.
Luu tries to land a knee to the head but Kingston blocks with his arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Kingston.
Luu missing with knees to the body.
Kingston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kingston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luu.
Kingston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Luu or not.
Kingston lands a left hand.
Kingston lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingston is leaning against Luu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kingston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kingston is leaning against Luu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kingston lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Luu takes a shot to the head.
Kingston gets through Luu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Luu is rocked!
Kingston misses with some punches.
Luu is still on wobbly legs! Can Kingston finish him?
Luu blocks an uppercut.
Kingston working aggressively here.
Kingston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kingston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kingston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luu blocking some punches.
Kingston swings wildly with an uppercut but Luu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kingston fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Kingston as the two fighters clinch.
Kingston misses with the head strike.
Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by Luu.
Kingston misses with some punches.
Luu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kingston.
Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by Luu.
A head punch on the inside from Kingston fails to land.
Luu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kingston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kingston blocks a body shot from Luu.
Luu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kingston fails to land.
Kingston swings wildly with an uppercut but Luu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingston misses with some punches.
Luu seems to have recovered his senses.
Kingston misses with some punches.
Kingston creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Luu crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Luu face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Kingston takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jumba Kingston!

Event: DMMA 409: Zimmer v Bonaparte
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Sabel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hurme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sabel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sabel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hurme.
Hurme throws a lazy right hand but Sabel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sabel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hurme cracks a nice hook into Sabel's ribs.
Hurme misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Hurme.
Nice cross by Sabel.
Hurme throws an overhand right that lands on Sabel's shoulder, as Sabel tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Sabel rushes Hurme and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sabel tries to throw a body punch but Hurme avoids it by throwing Sabel back against the cage.
Hurme letting Sabel take a breather here.
Hurme tries to land knees in the clinch but Sabel avoids the damage to the body.
Hurme misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hurme is keeping busy.
Hurme lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Hurme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sabel avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Hurme as the two fighters clinch.
Sabel lands with a light punch inside.
Hurme lands with a left to the head.
Hurme leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sabel fails to land.
Sabel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hurme is keeping busy.
Sabel struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurme controls his hands.
Hurme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hurme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sabel stalling in the clinch but Hurme improves position.
Hurme with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee calls for Sabel to work.
Hurme misses with some punches. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabel.
Hurme blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hurme.
Hurme lands a good knee to the midsection. Sabel won't want to take too many of those.
Hurme lands with a right to the head.
Hurme misses with a knee to the head.
Sabel stalling against the cage.
Sabel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabel misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabel has a couple of punches blocked by Hurme.
Sabel stalling the fight.
Hurme leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sabel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hurme up against the cage.
Sabel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Hurme tries to work over Sabel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hurme lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sabel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sabel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sabel swings wildly with an uppercut but Hurme uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Sabel.
Sabel throws a punch but it's blocked by Hurme.
Sabel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sabel stalling against the cage.
Sabel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hurme working aggressively here.
Sabel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hurme leaning against his opponent.
Sabel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sabel stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Hurme is trying to maintain a safe position but Sabel gets an underhook and turns Hurme into the cage.
Hurme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sabel blocks an uppercut.
Hurme throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabel.
Sabel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Sabel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Sabel.
Sabel managing to block the knees to the body from Hurme.
Sabel avoiding damage as Hurme throws knees to the body.
Sabel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabel working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurme wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Sabel.
Hurme missing with knees to the body.
Hurme tries a knee to the head but Sabel blocks it.
Hurme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hurme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hurme misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jani Hurme will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hurme wants to clinch up but Sabel keeps it at a distance.
As Hurme tries to get set, Sabel tries to push him back and clinch up but Hurme manages to avoid the attempt.
Sabel 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.
Hurme takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sabel misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hurme takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hurme darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hurme throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sabel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sabel throws a body punch but Hurme moves out of range.
Hurme takes one on the button.
Zacharias Sabel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hurme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hurme tests Sabel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabel cracks Hurme with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sabel moves out of range of the strikes.
Sabel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hurme wants to counter the offense by Sabel and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Hurme throws a shot to the body.
Hurme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hurme fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sabel misses with an uppercut. Hurme saw that one coming.
Sabel punishes Hurme's body with a nice straight punch.
Sabel walks into a straight right hand from Hurme.
Jani Hurme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hurme uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabel.
Sabel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hurme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hurme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hurme uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabel.
Hurme is looking to clinch but Sabel is avoiding it. #CL2#
Hurme fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sabel, pushing him back against the cage.
Hurme scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hurme blocks a body shot from Sabel.
Jani Hurme seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sabel controlling the action here for a moment.
Sabel misses with some punches.
Hurme tries to score a body lock takedown but Sabel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sabel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hurme lands a left hand.
Hurme is trying to stall.
Hurme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabel misses with the head strike.
Hurme throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sabels head.
Hurme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sabel avoids it.#T3#
Sabel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hurmes head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabel.
Sabel stalling against the cage.
Sabel is trying to maintain a safe position but Hurme gets an underhook and turns Sabel into the cage.
Hurme swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurme looking to slow down the pace here.
Sabel stalling in the clinch but Hurme improves position.
Sabel avoiding damage as Hurme throws knees to the body.
Hurme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabel is trying to stall.
Sabel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sabel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hurme working aggressively here.
Hurme wants to take the fight to the mat but Sabel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zacharias Sabel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jani Hurme.#T4#
Hurme lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sabel backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hurme.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hurme just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sabel's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hurme.
Sabel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hurme lands a left hand.
Sabel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sabel blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sabel slows down the pace here.
Sabel misses with a punch on the inside.
Hurme with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sabel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hurme trying to stall but Sabel improves his position.
Sabel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jani Hurme will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sabel lands a two punch combo.
Jani Hurme is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sabel. #ROC#Hurme is rocked!
Hurme misses with an uppercut. Sabel saw that one coming.
Hurme is still on wobbly legs! Can Sabel finish him?
Hurme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sabel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hurme keeps the fight on the outside.
Sabel walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hurme drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Sabel swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hurme's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zacharias Sabel!

Event: MMA Hype -49-
Date: Apr 09, 2025

#R1#
Jordan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jordan works Curtis's body with a nice hook.
Jordan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Curtis's head.
Jordan lands a nice shot that snaps Curtis's head back.
Jordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jordan throws out the jab.
Curtis wants to counter the offense by Jordan and move into the clinch position.
Jordan swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Jordan keeps the fight on the outside.
Jordan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jordan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Curtis momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan cracks a nice hook into Curtis's ribs.
Jordan throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Jordan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordan.
Jordan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Curtiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Curtis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jordan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curtis wants to counter with a clinch but Jordan pushes him away.
Curtis moves out of range of the strikes.
Curtis moves out of range of the strikes.
Curtis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jordan.
Jordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jordan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A left lands for Jordan.
Jordan digs a good body shot into Curtis's ribs.#T2#
Jordan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
Jordan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jordan scores with a hook to the body. Curtis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Jordan misses with an uppercut.
Curtis tries to counter with a clinch but Jordan shakes him off and moves away.
Jordan throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Jordan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jordan misses with a two punch combination.
Jordan scores with the left hand. Curtis knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Curtis.
Curtis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Curtis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Curtis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis moves out of range of the strikes.
Curtis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Jordan misses.
Curtis wants to counter with a clinch but Jordan pushes him away.
Jordan misses with a series of wild punches.
Jordan moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Jordan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jordan misses with a straight right.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Curtis wants to counter with a clinch but Jordan pushes him away.
Jordan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curtis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ethan Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Jordan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jordan sets himself, and Curtis steps forward looking for the clinch! Jordan avoids it this time.
Jordan misses with a straight left.
Curtis throws a head kick but Jordan moves out of range.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curtis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jordan punishes Curtis's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Jordan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jordan throws a series of punches but Curtis moves out of range.
Jordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordan.
Curtis tries to counter with a clinch but Jordan shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Jordan misses the target.
Curtis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jordan lands a lovely overhand right.
Jordan tests Curtis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jordan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jordan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Curtis. Curtis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curtis can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Jordan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Curtis thinking.
Curtis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curtis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curtis tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Jordan.
Curtis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Curtis scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Ethan Jordan has been cut.
Curtis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jordan.
Jordan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jordan misses the jab.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jordan.
Curtis tries to clinch but Jordan moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Curtis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jordan has got the better of the exchanges.
Jordan works the jab nicely.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Jordan.
Jordan sets himself, and Curtis steps forward looking for the clinch! Jordan avoids it this time.#T2#
Jordan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jordan swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Jordan throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Curtis defending well as Jordan loads up on a big left hand.
Jordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan throws out a powerful jab.
Jordan misses with a straight left.
Jordan lands with an uppercut that bounces Curtis off the cage and back into range.
Jordan missing with a left hand there. Curtis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Jordan scores with a nice right hand.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Curtis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
Jordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
We've been informed that Curtis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jordan thuds a left hand into Curtis's body.
Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jordan.
Curtis wants to counter the offense by Jordan and move into the clinch position.
Curtis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curtis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan. #T4#
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan.
Curtis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jordan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jordan thuds a left hand into Curtis's body.
Curtis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan.
Curtis wants to clinch up but Jordan keeps it at a distance.
Jordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jordan lands the left hand.
Jordan throws a hook but Curtis blocks it.
Jordan misses the shot to the body.
Curtis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Curtis slips under a jab.
Curtis wants to counter with a clinch but Jordan pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Jordan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Jordan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Curtis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jordan connects with a nice looking jab.
Jordan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jordan with a hook.
Curtis defending well as Jordan loads up on a big left hand.
Ethan Jordan is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan lands with a hook. Curtis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Curtis moves away from the strike by Jordan.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Jordan.
Curtis tries to counter with a clinch but Jordan shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Jordan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jordan 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.
Jordan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Curtis ducks right into an uppercut from Jordan.
Jordan scores with the left hand. Curtis knows he should have avoided that one.
Jordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
An attempted straight right counter from Jordan misses the target.
Jordan lands with a cross.
Jordan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jordan.
Curtis misses with a hook. Jordan ducked under it nicely.
Jordan jabs Curtis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jordan misses with a hook. Curtis ducked under it nicely.
Lucas Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jordan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Curtis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Jordan. Those never looked like landing.
Curtis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jordan.
Jordan lands the left hand.
Jordan lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Jordan throws a big shot that misses.
Jordan sets himself, and Curtis steps forward looking for the clinch! Jordan avoids it this time.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Jordan moved out of range.
Curtis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jordan.
Nice uppercut there from Jordan.
Jordan scores with a hook to the body. Curtis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jordan jabs Curtis right on the nose. Curtis blinks but takes it well.
Jordan lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Jordan. Beautiful body shot.
Curtis throws an off balance right hand
and Jordan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Jordan misses the shot to the body.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan.
Jordan misses with a hook. Curtis ducked under it nicely.
Jordan with a nice cross.
Jordan cracks Curtis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.
Jordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jordan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Ethan Jordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jordan works Curtis's body with a nice hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2025

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dillon managing to block the knees to the body from Hartman.
Hartman is looking for a takedown.
Hartman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Hartman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dillon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dillon lands a body shot.
Hartman misses with a knee strike.
Dillon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hartman backwards.
Dillon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hartman or not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dillon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon tries to throw a body punch but Hartman avoids it by throwing Dillon back against the cage.
Dillon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dillon stalling the fight.
Hartman wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dillon tries to work over Hartman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dillon swings wildly with an uppercut but Hartman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hartman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dillon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harold Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emerson Hartman.
Dillon throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dillon.
Dillon misses with some punches.
Dillon misses with the head strike.
Hartman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dillon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dillon working aggressively here.
Dillon taking a breather.
Hartman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dillon swings wildly with an uppercut but Hartman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hartman digs a right hand underneath Dillon's ribcage. Dillon let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Dillon working aggressively here.
Hartman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hartman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillon smiles and moves away.
A jab from Dillon does it's job there.#CL#
Dillon darts in and clinches Hartman up against the cage.
A short right from Dillon on the inside.
Dillon misses with the head strike.
Hartman wants to stall.
Dillon fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Hartman gets control of Dillon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hartman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Dillon wants to control from the top but Hartman keeps moving.
Dillon stopping the sweep attempt from Hartman.
Dillon looking to sit in guard and control but Hartman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dillon working a defensive guard here.
Hartman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dillon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hartman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dillon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hartman on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hartman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Dillon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dillon scores with a jab. Hartman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hartman shoots and misses
and Hartman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hartman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hartman slips under a jab.
Hartman looks for a takedown but Dillon sprawls well.
Hartman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hartman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartman tries to clinch up.
Dillon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hartman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hartman tries for a takedown but Dillon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harold Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emerson Hartman.#T1#
Dillon swinging wildly here.
Hartman tries to land a front kick but Dillon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice takedown defense from Dillon. No joy for Hartman on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Dillon misses the target.
Dillon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hartman can do to turn this around?
Hartman with a poor takedown #CL#
and Dillon counters by moving into the clinch.
Hartman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dillon's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hartman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hartman wants a takedown.
Dillon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dillon misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Hartman blocks an uppercut.
Dillon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillon tries to throw a body punch but Hartman avoids it by throwing Dillon back against the cage.
Dillon lands a body punch.
Hartman tries to score a body lock takedown but Dillon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hartman stalling in the clinch but Dillon improves position.
Dillon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hartman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillon smiles and moves away. #CL#
Dillon clinches up with Hartman and pushes him back against the cage.
Dillon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hartman working hard to break the clinch.
Dillon tries a body shot but Hartman blocks it.
Dillon digs a right hand underneath Hartman's ribcage. Hartman let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Dillon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dillon cracks Hartman with a nice body shot.
Dillon gets through Hartman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hartman manages to break the clinch.
Hartman shoots and misses #CL#
and Dillon counters by clinching up.
Harold Dillon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hartman is breathing heavily.
Dillon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dillon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hartman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dillon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hartman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dillon scores with a hook to the body.
Dillon lands with a left to the head.
Dillon lands a left hand.
Dillon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hartman backwards.
Hartman is looking to break free of the clinch but Dillon has double underhooks. #T4#
Hartman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dillon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dillon is pushing Hartman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Dillon fails to land.
Hartman blocks an uppercut.
Hartman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hartman tries to score a body lock takedown but Dillon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dillon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Dillon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hartmans head.
Dillon stalling in the clinch.
Dillon lands with a left to the head.
Dillon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Dillon dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dillon throws a hook but Hartman blocks it.
Harold Dillon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hartman shoots for a takedown but Dillon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hartman darts in looking for a takedown but Dillon gets double underhooks and turns Hartman into the cage.
Hartman slips under a jab from Dillon.
Dillon stuffs the takedown attempt from Hartman. Hartman gets slowly back to his feet.
Harold Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emerson Hartman.
Hartman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Dillon counters by clinching up.
Dillon has a couple of punches blocked by Hartman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dillon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hartman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dillon after a bit of a struggle.
Hartman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Dillon works on Hartman's body with a couple of short punches.
Hartman fails to pull guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dillon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dillon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Dillon.
Dillon gets through Hartman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hartman jumps guard but Dillon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Dillon working aggressively here.
Hartman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dillon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dillon throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartman.
Dillon stalling the fight.
Hartman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dillon walks away with a smile on his face. Hartman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dillon's corner calls for a 1-2. Dillon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hartman fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Hartman throws a series of punches but Dillon avoids them all with ease.
Dillon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hartman manages to circle out of the way.
Harold Dillon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillon swings for the body but Hartman moves out of range.
Dillon throws a nice looking combination but Hartman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dillon leaves Hartman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hartman tries to clinch up.
Hartman shoots in for a double leg but Dillon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dillon leaves Hartman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dillon is looking for a counter combo.
Dillon fails to land with a series of punches.
Hartman with a poor takedown #CL#
and Dillon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
Dillon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hartman has Dillon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dillon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dillon misses with a punch to the body.
Dillon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hartman is trying to break the clinch but Dillon is controlling him.
Dillon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hartman backwards.
Dillon lands a nice shot to the body.
Hartman takes a shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillon misses with a punch to the body.
Hartman jumps guard but Dillon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Dillon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dillon, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Dillon!

Event: GC 523 Urbansky VS Ramsumair
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Mays cracks Yamasaki with an open hand slap.
Mays has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yamasaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mays counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamasaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Mays counter with a right hand.
Mays stalks Yamasaki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yamasaki's face. Yamasaki staggers backwards, shaken.
Yamasaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Mays counters with a nice uppercut.
Mays listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yamasaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Mays counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazu Yamasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamasaki misses with a takedown
and Mays counters with a one-two to the body.
Yamasaki with a poor takedown
and Mays counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Yamasaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yamasaki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Yamasaki misses with the ground and pound.
Mays takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mays really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yamasaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yamasaki landing strikes. #T1#
Mays is looking for a sweep.
Yamasaki landing a few strikes.
An elbow from Yamasaki crashes against the mat.
Mays avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yamasaki.
Yamasaki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yamasaki remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Yamasaki looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mays is avoiding damage well.
Yamasaki could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yamasaki is working Mays over with some ground and pound from side control.
Yamasaki wants to control but Mays is keeping him busy.
Yamasaki tries to score with some ground and pound. Mays controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Yamasaki cracks Mays with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Yamasaki looks up at the clock and then as Mays takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Yamasaki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Yamasaki scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Mays is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Yamasaki can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazu Yamasaki!

Event: S61: Magomedov vs. Vogels III
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Luu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Galilei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luu.
Luu throws a leg kick that misses.
Luu throws a sloppy head kick
and Galilei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Luu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Galilei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Galilei to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Galilei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luu doesn't seem phased though.
Luu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Galilei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luu tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Galilei counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Luu on his ass! Luu wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galilei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Luu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Galilei is out of range and Luu settles back down.
Luu throws a leg kick that misses.
Galilei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Galilei looks to land a left hand but Luu moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Galilei misses.
Kova Luu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Galilei closes the distance and pushes Luu back into the ropes.
Galilei managing to block the knees to the body from Luu.
Galilei stalling in the clinch but Luu improves position.
Galilei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Luu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Luu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Galilei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Galilei managing to block the knees to the body from Luu.
Luu trying to land knees to the body.
Luu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Luu throws an elbow that misses.
Galilei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luu being controlled against the ropes.
Luu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luu lands a right hand.
Galilei tries to land knees in the clinch but Luu avoids the damage to the body.
Luu tries a body shot but Galilei blocks it.
Luu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Galilei avoids it.
Galilei blocks an elbow strike from Luu.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Galilei takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Galilei managing to block the knees to the body from Luu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Galileo Galilei should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Luu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luu wants to clinch but Galilei slips to the side
and Luu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Galilei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Galilei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Luu throws a sloppy head kick and Galilei moves out of range easily.
Luu lands a head shot.
Luu throws a head kick that misses
letting Galilei counter with a right hand.
Galilei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Luu gets tackled into the ropes by Galilei. Galilei maintains the clinch.
Luu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Galilei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luu lands with a light punch inside.
Luu misses with a knee to the head.
Galilei blocks an elbow strike from Luu.
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!
Luu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Galilei avoids it.#T1#
Luu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Galilei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Galilei lands a body shot.
Luu tries to land a knee to the head but Galilei blocks with his arms.
Luu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Galilei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Galilei avoids a wild elbow strike from Luu.
Galilei stalling against the ropes.
Luu working aggressively here.
Luu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Galilei has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Galilei managing to block the knees to the body from Luu.
Luu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luu tries to land knees in the clinch but Galilei avoids the damage to the body.
Galilei slowing the pace effectively.
Luu misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Luu missing with knees to the body.
Luu trying to land knees to the body.
Luu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Galilei avoids it.
Luu missing with knees to the body.
Galilei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A right hand to the body from Luu.
Galilei blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Luu throws an elbow but misses.
Luu misses with an elbow over the top.
Galilei dodges an elbow strike from Luu.
Luu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Galilei content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Luu misses with a knee to the head.
Luu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Galilei's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galilei blocks a body shot from Luu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kova Luu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Luu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Galilei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Luu is predictable there
and Galilei counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Galilei.
Luu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Galilei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Luu misses with a leg kick.
Galilei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Luu is rocked!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Luu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Galilei slows down the pace here.
Luu struggles to land a body shot inside as Galilei controls his hands.
Luu being controlled against the ropes.
Galilei just leaning against Luu, taking a breather.
Luu trying to land knees to the body.
Luu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Luu seems to have got his legs back now.
Luu misses with a body punch.
Galilei has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Luu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Galilei can turn it around.#T1#
Galilei is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Luu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Luu.
Galilei avoids a wild elbow strike from Luu.
Galilei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kova Luu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Galilei is looking to control Luu's arms but Luu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Galilei has his back to the ropes.
Luu misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Galilei to work.
Luu missing with knees to the body.
Luu lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Galileo Galilei has been cut.
Galilei managing to block the knees to the body from Luu. #T2#
Galilei prevents a body shot from Luu.
Galilei blocks an elbow strike from Luu.
Luu misses with a knee to the head.
Luu misses with a body punch.
Luu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Galilei.
Luu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Galilei avoiding damage as Luu throws knees to the body.
Galilei is looking to control Luu's arms but Luu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Galilei has his back to the ropes.
Come on Galilei - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Luu looking to throw knees to the head but Galilei is blocking nicely.
Galilei managing to block the knees to the body from Luu.
Galilei stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kova Luu.
I think Luu 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 Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RMMA - Amsterdam 2
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Alimkhanov misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Sims counters with a crisp right hand that drops Alimkhanov! Sims lets Alimkhanov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Ibrahim Alimkhanov has been cut.
Alimkhanov misses with a combination
and Sims counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alimkhanov thinking.
Alimkhanov misses with a combination
and Sims counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sims lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Alimkhanov - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Sims!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Titus Sims!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 145
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Varis throws a body punch but Odom Hunt moves out of range.
Odom Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Odom Hunt moves away from the strike by Varis.
Varis swings for the body but Odom Hunt moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Odom Hunt.
Good leg kick by Varis.
Nice takedown defense from Odom Hunt. No joy for Varis on that attempt.
Varis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odom Hunt lands a right hook to the body.
Odom Hunt throws a combination that misses
and Varis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Varis jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Varis misses with an uppercut. Odom Hunt saw that one coming.
Odom Hunt throws a quick counter kick to the body but Varis avoids it.
Varis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Varis tries to counter it with a takedown but Odom Hunt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Varis looks to land a left hand but Odom Hunt moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Odom Hunt misses the target.
We've been told by Odom Hunt's head coaches at Honu Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Varis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Odom Hunt moves into the clinch.
Odom Hunt digs a right hand into Varis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Varis's gas tank.
Odom Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Varis is trying to pull guard but Odom Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Varis blocking some punches.
Odom Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Varis controls his hands.
Odom Hunt gets underhooks to prevent Varis's takedown attempt.
Arthur Odom Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janne Varis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odom Hunt. #T2#
Varis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Varis manages to break the clinch.
Varis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Varis there.
Varis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A quick step to the side and Odom Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Varis scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Varis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Odom Hunt doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Odom Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Varis shoots in and drives through. Odom Hunt sprawls well.
Varis with a jab.
Odom Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Varis.#T3#
Varis keeps the fight on the outside.
Odom Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Varis lands a nice hook to Odom Hunt's body. Odom Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Varis throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Varis finds it's way through Odom Hunt's defenses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice shot by Varis.
Odom Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Varis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Odom Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Varis finds it's way round the side to connect with Odom Hunt's head.
Odom Hunt misses with a shot to the body
and Varis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Varis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Odom Hunt. That one must have hurt.
Varis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Varis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Odom Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Varis.
Varis is looking to chop away at Odom Hunt's legs.
Odom Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Varis.
Varis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Varis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Odom Hunt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Odom Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Varis.
A little feinted left hand from Odom Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Varis slips under a jab.
Varis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Odom Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Janne Varis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Odom Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Varis.
Varis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Varis throws a jab when Odom Hunt was well out of range.
Varis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Odom Hunt lands a head shot.
Varis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Odom Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Varis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Odom Hunt gets caught flat footed, as Varis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Varis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Odom Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Varis passes Odom Hunt's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Varis stalling.
Varis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Varis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Odom Hunt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Odom Hunt shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Varis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Odom Hunt is looking to improve his position but Varis isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Varis wants to finish this one by submission but Odom Hunt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Varis. #SUB2#
Varis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Odom Hunt has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T2#
Varis avoids the attempt from Odom Hunt to control.
Odom Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Varis's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Varis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Odom Hunt tries to hold on but Varis pushes him away.
Odom Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Varis's attempts to control the action.
Odom Hunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Varis on the ground.
Odom Hunt is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Varis working for a guillotine from mount but Odom Hunt is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Varis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Odom Hunt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Odom Hunt shrugs it off.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Varis trying to control but Odom Hunt is having none of it.
Odom Hunt really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Varis wants to finish this one by submission but Odom Hunt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Varis. #SUB2#
Varis working for a guillotine from mount but Odom Hunt is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Varis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Odom Hunt can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Varis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Odom Hunt tries to hold on but Varis postures up.
Varis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Odom Hunt holds on to Varis as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#SUB2#
Varis swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Odom Hunt is now in Varis's guard. A big mistake from Varis there, giving up the dominant position!
Odom Hunt controlling from the top position.
Odom Hunt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Odom Hunt continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Janne Varis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Odom Hunt is looking to clinch but Varis is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Varis! But no joy.
Janne Varis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Varis scores with a nice right hand.
Varis throws a hook but Odom Hunt blocks it.
Janne Varis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Varis misses the jab.
Varis scoring well with a low kick there.
Odom Hunt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Odom Hunt misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odom Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Varis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Varis scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Varis staying out of range there.
Odom Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Varis can pounce on him.
Varis scores with a leg kick.
Varis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Odom Hunt.
Varis throws a hook but Odom Hunt blocks it.
Odom Hunt quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Varis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Odom Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Varis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Odom Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Varis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Odom Hunt is looking for a counter combo.
Arthur Odom Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Varis throws a leg kick but Odom Hunt checks it.
Varis defending well as Odom Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
As Odom Hunt backs off Varis throws a huge counter combo but Odom Hunt manages to avoid it all.
Odom Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Varis misses with the body kick
enabling Odom Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Odom Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Odom Hunt moves forwards but Varis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Odom Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Varis counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Varis misses with a body shot.
Odom Hunt is looking to counter punch.
Odom Hunt throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Varis counters with a shoot takedown. Odom Hunt fights it but they end up in guard.
Odom Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Varis is proving a slippery customer.
Varis 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.
Varis wants to pass the guard but Odom Hunt is keeping the position.
Odom Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Varis's guard. #REVR##T4#
Varis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Varis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arthur Odom Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Varis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Odom Hunt keeps working.
Odom Hunt trying to hold on to Varis's head to control him but Varis postures up.
Varis content to control rather than advance.
Odom Hunt tries to roll over but Varis keeps him under control.
Varis controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janne Varis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Varis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janne Varis!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Hartman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutz.
Nice shot by Lutz.
Hartman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hartman shoots in but Lutz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hartman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lutz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lutz wants it to stay on the feet.
Lutz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lutz lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lutz!
Emerson Hartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hartman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lutz as he avoids it easily.
Jovanny Lutz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emerson Hartman.
Lutz misses the shot to the body.
And Hartman responds with a good body kick, but Lutz manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hartman.
Hartman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lutz lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Lutz.
Hartman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lutz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hartman somewhat.
Lutz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hartman misses with a takedown attempt - Lutz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Lutz misses with an uppercut.
Lutz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hartman misses with a takedown attempt - Lutz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lutz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hartman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lutz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hartman.
A counter left hand to the body from Lutz misses its target.
Lutz works Hartman's body with a nice hook.
Lutz lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
No luck for Hartman with that takedown attempt.
Lutz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hartman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lutz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Hartman has Lutz up against the cage in a clinch.
Lutz is leaning against Hartman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lutz tries to throw a body punch but Hartman avoids it by throwing Lutz back against the cage.
Hartman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lutz.
Lutz misses with a body punch.
A short left from Lutz.
Lutz scores with a shot to the side of Hartman's head.
Lutz swings wildly with an uppercut but Hartman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutz throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartman. #T4#
Lutz is pushing Hartman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lutz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Hartman.
Lutz misses with a punch to the body.
Lutz throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartman.
Lutz pushes Hartman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Lutz.
A nice left hand lands by Lutz.
Lutz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hartman backwards.
Lutz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hartman backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutz has a couple of punches blocked by Hartman.
Lutz effectively controlling the action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jovanny Lutz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lutz throws out a loose jab but Hartman uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Hartman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lutz misses with a punch on the inside.
Lutz managing to block the knees to the body from Hartman.
Lutz tries to work over Hartman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Hartman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Hartman closes the distance and pushes Lutz back into the cage.
Lutz holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Hartman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutz cracks a nice hook into Hartman's ribs.
Hartman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lutz.
Hartman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lutz throws out the jab. #T1#
Hartman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lutz's waist but Lutz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hartman off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutz. Hartman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hartman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lutz.
Jovanny Lutz is winning the standup battle so far.
Lutz throws a big shot that misses.
Lutz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lutz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hartman under the eye.
Lutz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lutz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hartman wants to counter with a clinch but Lutz pushes him away.
Lutz misses the shot to the body.
Lutz misses with an uppercut
and Hartman counters with a two punch combo.
Lutz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Hartman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hartman misses with a body kick.
Lutz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lutz avoids the head kick by Hartman.
Lutz throws a big counter combination but Hartman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Lutz misses.
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!
Lutz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lutz slips a jab and a cross from Hartman.
Hartman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutz.
As Lutz backs off Hartman throws a huge counter combo but Lutz manages to avoid it all.
Lutz throws a right hand that Hartman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hartman also avoids with ease.
Hartman wants to counter the offense by Lutz and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Hartman closes the distance and pushes Lutz back into the cage.
Lutz has a couple of punches blocked by Hartman.
Lutz tries to throw a body punch but Hartman avoids it by throwing Lutz back against the cage. #T3#
Hartman blocks a body shot from Lutz.
Lutz goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Hartman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lutz slaps away a takedown attempt from Hartman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lutz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Hartman rushes Lutz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lutz throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartman.
Lutz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lutz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lutz tries a body shot but Hartman blocks it.
Hartman can't get the takedown.
Jovanny Lutz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emerson Hartman.#T4#
Lutz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lutz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hartman looking for a takedown.
Lutz lands a right hand.
Hartman blocks an uppercut.
Hartman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lutz smiles and moves away.
Hartman dodges the punch combination from Lutz.
Lutz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hartman can do to turn this around?
Lutz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hartman's head.#CL2#
Hartman moves into range and clinches up with Lutz.
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 Jovanny Lutz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lutz misses the jab.
Jovanny Lutz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lutz digs a good hook to Hartman's body.
Hartman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutz manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Lutz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lutz lands a lovely overhand right.
Hartman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutz.
Lutz digs a good body shot into Hartman's ribs.
Lutz loads up on a big right hand but Hartman slips the punch.
As Lutz backs off Hartman throws a huge counter combo but Lutz manages to avoid it all.
Lutz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lutz wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartman fails with the takedown
and Lutz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hartman slips a jab from Lutz.#T1#
Hartman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lutz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jovanny Lutz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emerson Hartman.
A cross from Lutz lands.
Lutz jabs Hartman right on the nose. Hartman blinks but takes it well.
Hartman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lutz throws out the jab.
Lutz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hartman.
Lutz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hartman in his tracks. #CL2#
Hartman moves into the clinch successfully.
Lutz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hartman or not.
Lutz misses with a body punch.
Lutz gets underhooks to prevent Hartman's takedown attempt.
Hartman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lutz prevents it. #T2#
Hartman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hartman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lutz walks away with a smile on his face. Hartman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Some bone on bone action there as Lutz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hartman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lutz counters with a three punch combo that has Hartman backing up. Hartman nods at Lutz to acknowledge the strikes.
Hartman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lutz!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Hartman clinches up with Lutz and pushes him back against the cage.
Lutz throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartman. #T3#
Lutz stalls.
Jovanny Lutz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lutz can't find room to land a body shot as Hartman controls the action.
Lutz avoiding damage as Hartman throws knees to the body.
Lutz stalling against the cage.
Hartman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hartman blocks a body shot from Lutz.
Hartman tries to stall but Lutz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lutz misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lutz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hartman backwards.
Hartman wants a takedown but no success here.
Lutz struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartman controls his hands. #BC2#
Hartman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emerson Hartman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lutz slaps away a takedown attempt from Hartman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lutz missing with a left hand there. Hartman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hartman tries to work over Lutz's front leg with a kick but Lutz checks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartman slips under a jab from Lutz.
Lutz feints a jab promting Hartman to slip. Lutz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hartman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jovanny Lutz!

Event: DMMA 402: Huang v Battleby
Date: Mar 16, 2025

#R1#
Hurme throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Oliveira counters with a shoot takedown. Hurme fights it but they end up in guard.
Oliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oliveira slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Hurme is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Oliveira rolls with it to try and escape but Hurme cranks on the arm and Oliveira is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jani Hurme!

Event: ENIGMA 249
Date: Mar 16, 2025

#R1#
Rice misses with a body shot
and Rice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Mcmillan.
Rice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcmillan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcmillan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mcmillan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rice.
Mcmillan is looking to counter the offense by Rice and move into the clinch.
Rice swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmillan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rice on the side of the head. #T1#
Rice misses with a hook #CL#
and Mcmillan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mcmillan.
A short uppercut from Rice. #TD2#
Rice has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mcmillan is trying to keep an underhook but Rice manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rice is working for a kimura but Mcmillan is defending it quite comfortably.
Mcmillan is looking for a sweep. Rice is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rice tries to pass to full mount but Mcmillan defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcmillan tries to roll over but Rice keeps him under control.
Rice missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rice looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mcmillan is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcmillan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcmillan.
Mcmillan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Rice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcmillan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rice sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mcmillan's guard.
Mcmillan tries to get to full guard but Rice has control of the leg.
Rice tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mcmillan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Rice is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rice is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mcmillan!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcmillan is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Rice is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mcmillan is surviving well by controlling Rice's body position as best he can.
Mcmillan working to try and regain half guard.
Rice is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mcmillan can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T3#
Rice raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mcmillan is trying desperately to improve position.
Rice landing punches.
Mcmillan is desperately trying to improve his position but Rice has a good base and remains in mount.
Rice pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mcmillan tries to reverse the position but Rice maintains control.
Rice lands a big elbow.
Rice with a couple of short strikes.
Rice has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rice scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mcmillan?
Rice landing shots from mount.
Mcmillan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rice moves into full mount! Mcmillan won't be happy about that!
We've been informed that Rice has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rice lands a big shot there that rocks Mcmillan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rice connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T4#
Rice connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC2#Mcmillan is rocked!
Rice lands a big elbow - Mcmillan is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Mcmillan is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Xavier Rice!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 144
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1##CL#
Cretu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mierta throws a punch but it's blocked by Cretu.
Cretu 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.
Mierta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cretu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice shot by Cretu.
Mierta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cretu misses with a wild body shot.
Mierta wants to counter with a clinch but Cretu pushes him away.
Cretu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mierta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mierta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cretu defends it well.
Mierta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Mierta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cretu misses with a two punch combination.
Cretu is looking to clinch but Mierta is avoiding it.
Decebal Cretu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cretu looks to land a right hand but Mierta moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cretu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Mierta misses with a straight left.
Cretu throws an off balance right hand
and Mierta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cretu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mierta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cretu with a hook.
Cretu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mierta.
Cretu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mierta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cretu tries to clinch up.
Cretu digs a good body shot into Mierta's ribs.
Cretu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mierta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cretu thuds his right hand into Mierta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cretu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Mierta scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cretu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mierta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mierta throws out a counter right but Cretu avoids it with no problem.
Cretu tries to close the distance and clinch but Mierta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mierta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cretu defends it well.
Cretu misses with an uppercut. Mierta saw that one coming.
Mierta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mierta throws a push kick but Cretu slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Cretu closes the distance and clinches.
Cretu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cretu fails to land.
Cretu working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cretu.
Mierta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cretu backwards.
Cretu throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cretu fails to land.
Mierta lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Cretu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mierta backwards.
Cretu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mierta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mierta.
Cretu lands a body punch.
Mierta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cretu.
Cretu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mierta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mierta struggles to land a body shot inside as Cretu controls his hands.
Cretu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mierta prevents it.
Mierta stalls.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mierta throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cretu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cretu.
Cretu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Mierta has a couple of punches blocked by Cretu.
A nice left hand lands by Cretu.
Mierta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mierta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cretu.
Mierta is stalling here.
Cretu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mierta lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mierta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cretu fails to land.
Mierta misses with a punch to the body.
Mierta tries to land knees in the clinch but Cretu avoids the damage to the body.
Cretu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cretu stops a takedown attempt from Mierta.
Decebal Cretu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serta Mierta.
Cretu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mierta's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Decebal Cretu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cretu throws a right hand that Mierta ducks under and follows up with a left that Mierta also avoids with ease.
Cretu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mierta was well out of range. Poor timing from Cretu.
Mierta with the counter takedown but Cretu avoids it easily.
Cretu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mierta can do to turn this around?
Cretu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Cretu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cretu.
Cretu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cretu cracks a nice hook into Mierta's ribs.
Decebal Cretu is winning the standup battle so far.
Mierta swats away the attempt to clinch by Cretu.
A big right from Cretu misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mierta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cretu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mierta keeps the fight on the outside.
And Mierta tries to counter it with a takedown but Cretu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mierta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Cretu throws a body shot but no joy.
And Mierta tries to counter it with a takedown but Cretu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cretu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mierta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mierta throws a big shot that misses.
Cretu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mierta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Cretu takes the fight into the clinch.
Mierta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mierta scores with a shoulder strike.
Cretu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mierta is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mierta blocks a body shot from Cretu.
Cretu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Mierta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cretu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mierta is pressed up against the cage. Cretu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mierta down to the mat. Mierta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cretu is looking to clinch.
Mierta throws a hook but Cretu avoids it easily.
Cretu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Cretu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cretu cracks a nice hook into Mierta's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Cretu. Beautiful body shot.
Mierta with a hook.
Cretu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mierta lands with a nice body punch.
Cretu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mierta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Mierta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Cretu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Decebal Cretu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cretu swings for the body but Mierta moves out of range.
Cretu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mierta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cretu tries to clinch there but Mierta circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cretu.
Cretu lands with a nice combination. Mierta backs away looking to recover.
Cretu tries to clinch up but Mierta circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cretu throws a body shot but no joy.
Cretu throws a lazy right hand but Mierta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mierta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Cretu closes the distance and clinches.
Cretu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Cretu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mierta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cretu tries to throw a body punch but Mierta avoids it by throwing Cretu back against the cage.
Cretu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Cretu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cretu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mierta backwards.
Cretu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mierta effectively controlling the action here.
Mierta throws a head punch that misses.
Mierta prevents a body shot from Cretu.
Cretu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mierta's elbow.
Cretu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cretu misses with some punches.
Mierta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cretu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Decebal Cretu dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cretu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mierta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Mierta tries to counter it with a takedown but Cretu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mierta keeps the fight on the outside.
Cretu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cretu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Mierta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cretu tries to clinch there but Mierta circles away.
Mierta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cretu is looking to clinch but Mierta is avoiding it.
And Mierta tries to counter it with a takedown but Cretu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cretu moves in looking to clinch but Mierta pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mierta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mierta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cretu closes the distance but Mierta moves to the side
and Mierta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Cretu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cretu throws a shot from downtown. Mierta moves away and avoids it.
Mierta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cretu defends it well.
Cretu's corner calls for a 1-2. Cretu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cretu throws a jab when Mierta was well out of range.
Cretu swats away the attempt to clinch by Mierta.
Cretu tries to clinch up.
Cretu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mierta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cretu misses with a wild body shot.
Cretu feints a jab promting Mierta to slip. Cretu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mierta slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mierta shoots in for a takedown but Cretu shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Mierta keeps the fight on the outside.
Mierta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cretu misses with an uppercut. Mierta saw that one coming.
Mierta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cretu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mierta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cretu lands with a hook. Mierta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cretu tests Mierta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Serta Mierta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cretu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mierta under the eye.
Mierta shoots in but no luck this time.
Cretu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mierta. #CL#
Cretu has Mierta up against the cage in a clinch.
Cretu misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Cretu scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Cretu.
Cretu has a couple of punches blocked by Mierta.
Cretu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mierta.
Cretu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mierta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cretu's elbow.
Decebal Cretu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mierta is looking for a takedown.
Decebal Cretu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serta Mierta.
Mierta misses with some punches.
Mierta tries to score a body lock takedown but Cretu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cretu misses with a body punch.
Cretu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Cretu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cretu prevents a body shot from Mierta.
Cretu misses with the head strike.
Mierta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cretu lands a right hand.
Mierta pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Mierta successfully pulls guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Decebal Cretu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cretu, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Decebal Cretu!
Decebal Cretu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 520 Mays VS Crute
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Crute throws a body kick that misses
and Mays counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mays has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ruttos gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mays cracks Crute with a good jab.
Mays slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mays bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mays tries to counter by clinching up but Crute breaks away and moves out of range.
Mays scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mays uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crute has time to react.
Crute has a takedown stuffed.
Mays tries to counter by clinching up but Crute breaks away and moves out of range.
Crute dives in and grabs Mays's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mays pushes down on Crute's head and hops out.
Mays scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Mays pushes Crute up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mays lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mays has Crute pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mays.
Mays keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crute's efforts to push away.#T1#
Mays scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mays lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Mays.
Mays lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mays lands with a right to the head.
Crute tries to pull guard but Mays holds him up against the cage and eventually Crute drops back down to his feet.
Colt Mays has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Crute.
Mays lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crute misses with a body punch.
Mays scores with a shoulder strike.
Mays scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mays has Crute pressed against the cage, preventing Crute from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mays pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mays scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Mays blocks an elbow strike from Crute.
Mays softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mays slowing the pace effectively.
Mays has Crute pushed against the cage.
Mays gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A short uppercut from Mays.
Mays lands a body shot.
Mays throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crutes head.
Crute jumps guard but Mays turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mays stalling.
Mays lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Mays.
Mays lands a body punch.
Mays lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Crute tries to pull guard but Mays holds him up against the cage and eventually Crute drops back down to his feet.
Mays lands with a light punch inside.
Mays lands a left hand.
Mays lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crute backwards.
Crute looking to stall.
Good body shot from Mays.
Mays lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crute tries to pull guard but Mays forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mays lands with a right to the head.
Mays makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Mays.
Mays lands with a light punch inside.
Crute is trying to pull guard but Mays has him pressed against the cage.
Mays lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Good body shot from Mays.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mays lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mays lands a body shot.
Mays scores with a shot to the side of Crute's head.
Mays lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crute throws an elbow but misses.
Mays pushes Crute back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mays.
Mays lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mays works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mays effectively controlling the action here.
Mays lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Mays.
A short right from Mays.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Mays dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Crute closes the distance but Mays moves to the side
and Mays counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mays lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Crute has been cut.
Crute walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mays is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crute can do to turn this around?
Mays lands with a shot to the body.
Mays with a nice cross.
Mays stuffs the takedown.
Mays ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mays throws a series of punches but Crute avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Mays both land. Nice combination.
Crute walks into a stiff left hand from Mays.
Mays with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mays misses with a two punch combination.
Crute is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mays throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Crute gets the takedown into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Crute looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crute is breathing heavily.
Mays is not content to let Crute control the position.
Mays tries to improve position but can't.
Crute is looking to take a break and control but Mays is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mays on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mays tries to get out of the position.
Crute wants to stand but Mays is controlling his arm.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mays is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Crute has hold of Mays's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mays tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Crute cranks the arm and Mays screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mays, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jimmy Crute!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 143
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Paita shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Paita slips under a jab.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Knox stuffs the takedown.
Paita jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Saita Paita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Paita catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paita takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paita throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paita misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Knox counters with a shoot takedown. Paita fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Knox works over Paita with some ground and pound from guard.
Knox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Knox lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knox scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knox stands up over Paita, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knox sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paita's guard. #SUB2#
Paita actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knox lands a nice short elbow.
Paita tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
Paita trying to hold on to Knox's head to control him but Knox postures up.
Knox tries to pass to full mount but Paita defends it.
Paita is looking for a sweep. Knox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paita tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Knox landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Paita is looking for a sweep. Knox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Paita actively working from the bottom here.
Paita trying to control here.
Knox moves into full mount! Paita won't be happy about that!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox lands with some strikes.
Knox with the ground and pound from mount.
Paita regains half guard.
Knox prevents Paita from improving his position.
Paita punching from the bottom.
Paita wants to control but Knox is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Knox wants to free his trapped foot but Paita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paita tries to get to full guard but Knox has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Paita looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paita does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Knox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Paita trying to get back to full guard but Knox takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Paita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knox landing shots from mount.
Knox has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Paita's face.
Paita is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knox landing punches.
Knox scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Paita?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paita is looking to escape. #T4#
Paita slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Knox is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knox's guard. #REVB#
Paita tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Knox has his hands on Paita's head, controlling the position.
Knox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paita's guard. #REVR#
Knox lands a couple of elbows.
Knox passes into half guard.
Paita wants to get back to full guard but Knox has passed into side control.
Paita is trying to control Knox's posture but Knox avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Knox dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Paita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox is looking for a counter combo.
A left lands for Paita.
Paita rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Paita takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Paita throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Paita with the counter takedown but Knox avoids it easily.
Paita clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paita misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Knox misses with a looping right.
Paita misses with a hook #KD#
and Knox counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Paita down! Knox is looking to finish but Paita is intelligently defending himself.
Knox tries to free his leg and advance position but Paita is retaining full guard.
Paita wants to sweep but no luck.
Knox trying to control but Paita is working from the bottom.
Knox with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paita can't keep his opponent in guard - Knox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Knox prevents Paita from improving his position.
John Knox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knox winds up and cracks Paita with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Knox wants to pass to mount but Paita is defending the position.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paita can do to turn this around?
Knox is controlling the pace.
Knox trying to control the action but Paita is working from the bottom.
Paita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Knox is in close to Paita's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knox scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox stays in close to Paita's body and controls the position.
Knox working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knox is pushing down on Paita's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paita is fighting to maintain full guard but Knox has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Knox is nestled in close to Paita, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Knox controlling the action here.
Knox lands with a punch from half guard.
Paita gets full guard.
Knox works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paita taking some punishment here, with Knox in his half guard.
Paita tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
Knox looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knox drops an elbow to the side of Paita's head.
Knox trying to pass the guard but Paita defending well. #T4#
Knox prevents Paita from improving his position.
Knox tries to pass to full mount but Paita defends it.
Paita is trying to get back to full guard.
Knox working Paita over with strikes.
Paita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knox's back!
Our spies down at at Ruttos gym inform us that Paita has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Paita tightening his grip on Knox, looking for the choke.
Knox breaks Paita's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Knox dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paita.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paita scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Saita Paita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paita shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knox as he avoids it easily.
Paita throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Paita thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paita is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Paita throws a leg kick that misses.
Knox misses with a jab to the body
and Paita counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paita tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Paita is predictable there #TD#
and Knox counters with a single leg into guard. Paita didn't expect that.
Knox works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knox passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Paita!
Knox putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#Paita is rocked!
Paita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Paita is out cold - huge knockout for Knox!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, John Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Hogan swats away the attempt to clinch by Cornmier.
Cornmier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hogan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hogan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cornmier closes the distance but Hogan moves to the side
and Hogan counters with a left and a right that stings Cornmier.
Cornmier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Cornmier clinches up with Hogan and pushes him back against the cage.
Hogan scores with a shot to the side of Cornmier's head.
Hogan misses with the head strike.
Hogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cornmier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hogan just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
A short left from Hogan.
Cornmier tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Cornmier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cornmier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hogan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Cornmier decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Cornmier is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hogan frees his head nicely. Oh but Cornmier has switched to an armbar! Hogan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). David Cornmier!

Event: S57: Turnik vs. Clack II
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Waldron checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Waldron.
Luu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Waldron misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Luu. Beautiful body shot.
Luu scores with a kick to the body.
Luu with a nice calf kick.
Luu throws a series of punches but Waldron avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luu scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Luu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Our sources have told us that Luu has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Waldron lands an elbow just above Luu 's eye.
Waldron tries a knee to the head but Luu blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Waldron avoids it.
Waldron told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T1#
Luu tries a knee to the head but Waldron blocks it.
Luu scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Johnny Waldron has been cut.
Luu lands a good knee to the midsection. Waldron won't want to take too many of those.
Luu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Waldron looks winded!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Waldron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luu's brow.
Waldron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Luu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Waldron is defending well for now.
Luu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luu lands an elbow inside that Waldron shrugs off.
Luu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Waldron backwards.
Luu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Waldron blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Waldron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luu's brow.
Luu avoiding damage as Waldron throws knees to the body.
Waldron throws an elbow but it misses.
Luu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Waldron lands an elbow just above Luu 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waldron misses with a punch to the body.
Waldron avoids the elbow strike from Luu, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Luu scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Waldron throws a head punch that misses.
Luu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luu landing knees to the body.
Luu tries to land a knee to the head but Waldron blocks with his arms.
Luu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Waldron.
Luu lands a knee to the head.
Luu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Waldron lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Luu obliges.
Luu scores with a shot to the side of Waldron's head.
Luu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waldron backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Luu.
Luu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Waldron's face.
Luu landing knees to the head.
Luu scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A knee to the head by Luu.
Luu lands an elbow inside that Waldron shrugs off.
Luu lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Johnny Waldron's cut even more.
Luu lands an elbow inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kova Luu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Waldron's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Luu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Waldron checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Luu moves into range and clinches up with Waldron.
Luu scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#The cut above Johnny Waldron's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Luu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Waldron lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Waldron trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Waldron.
Waldron looking to throw knees to the head but Luu is blocking nicely.
Luu tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldron gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luu blocks an elbow strike.
Waldron tries to land a knee to the head but Luu blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Waldron scores with a nice short uppercut.
Waldron leaning his opponent against the cage.
Luu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Waldron avoids it.
Kova Luu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Waldron throws an elbow but it misses.
Waldron tries to land a knee to the head but Luu blocks with his arms.
Waldron throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Waldron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luu's brow.
Waldron throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luu blocks it with crossed arms.
Waldron scores with a shot to the side of Luu's head.
Waldron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Luu blocks the elbow strike.
Luu looking to throw knees to the head but Waldron is blocking nicely.
Luu pushes Waldron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waldron throws a punch but it's blocked by Luu.
Luu pushes Waldron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Waldron displaying some good clinch control by pressing Luu up against the cage.
Luu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Waldron blocks it with crossed arms.
Luu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Waldron is breathing heavily.
Luu avoids the elbow strike from Waldron, against the cage.
Waldron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waldron throws a head punch that misses.
Waldron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luu misses with an elbow strike.
Luu lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waldron throws an elbow that misses.
Luu blocks an uppercut.
Luu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Luu landing knees to the head.
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 Kova Luu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Waldron's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Luu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Luu lands a good knee to the midsection. Waldron won't want to take too many of those.
Luu looking to throw knees to the head but Waldron is blocking nicely.
Luu missing with knees to the body.
Luu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Waldron tries to work over Luu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Waldron using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Waldron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Waldron throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luu blocks it with crossed arms.
Waldron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Waldron misses with a hook to the ribs.
Waldron misses with an elbow over the top.
Luu crunches a lovely knee into Waldron's ribcage.
Luu crunches a lovely knee into Waldron's ribcage.#T1#
Luu connects with a knee to the head.
Luu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luu tries a body shot but Waldron blocks it.
Luu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#Johnny Waldron's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kova Luu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2025

#R1#
Bakhtiyar Uulu slips a jab and a cross from Monroe.
Bekbolat Bakhtiyar Uulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakhtiyar Uulu misses the target.
Monroe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bakhtiyar Uulu throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bakhtiyar Uulu takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
Bakhtiyar Uulu loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.
Monroe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakhtiyar Uulu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bakhtiyar Uulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Bakhtiyar Uulu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakhtiyar Uulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
Bakhtiyar Uulu throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakhtiyar Uulu.
Danga de danga de dang - Monroe scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakhtiyar Uulu throws out the jab.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakhtiyar Uulu.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Bakhtiyar Uulu ducks down to avoid it.
Bakhtiyar Uulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bakhtiyar Uulu. #T1#
Monroe lands with a hook. Bakhtiyar Uulu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Monroe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakhtiyar Uulu throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Bakhtiyar Uulu.
Monroe connects with the punch.
Bakhtiyar Uulu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Bakhtiyar Uulu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Bakhtiyar Uulu misses with a body shot.
Bakhtiyar Uulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monroe.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe misses with a straight right.
Bakhtiyar Uulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakhtiyar Uulu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bakhtiyar Uulu misses with a looping right.
Bakhtiyar Uulu looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.
Bakhtiyar Uulu looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakhtiyar Uulu swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe stalks Bakhtiyar Uulu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bakhtiyar Uulu's face. Bakhtiyar Uulu staggers backwards, shaken.
Monroe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakhtiyar Uulu.
Monroe wants to counter with a clinch but Bakhtiyar Uulu pushes him away.
Monroe defending well as Bakhtiyar Uulu loads up on a big left hand.
Bakhtiyar Uulu looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.
Monroe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Bakhtiyar Uulu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakhtiyar Uulu swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
As Bakhtiyar Uulu backs off Monroe throws a huge counter combo but Bakhtiyar Uulu manages to avoid it all.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakhtiyar Uulu.
Jab, jab by Monroe - just one landing.
Monroe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monroe there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Marshall Monroe has been cut.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Bakhtiyar Uulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Bakhtiyar Uulu misses its intended target.
Monroe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bakhtiyar Uulu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bakhtiyar Uulu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakhtiyar Uulu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Bakhtiyar Uulu cracks Monroe with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Monroe looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Bakhtiyar Uulu finish him? #ROC#Monroe is rocked!
Bakhtiyar Uulu connects with a body shot.
Monroe is still on wobbly legs! Can Bakhtiyar Uulu finish him?
Monroe looks winded!
Bakhtiyar Uulu lands an uppercut, right on the button! Monroe tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bekbolat Bakhtiyar Uulu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2025

#R1#
Evloev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monroe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Evloev avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Evloev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monroe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evloev scrambles back to his feet.
Marshall Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe lands a really nice looking cross but Evloev seems unphased.
A right-left combo lands from Monroe.
Monroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Evloev misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Monroe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monroe defending well as Evloev loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Monroe pushes Evloev up against the cage in a clinch.
Evloev misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Evloev breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.
Monroe connects with a crisp jab.
Evloev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A cross from Monroe lands.
Monroe lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monroe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Monroe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Evloev back to the cage. Monroe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Monroe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evloev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monroe misses with a double jab.
Evloev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Monroe lands with a straight right. Evloev didn't see that one coming.
Monroe throws a combination. Evloev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Monroe lands a glancing blow to the side of Evloev's head.
Monroe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evloev.
Good standup being displayed there by Monroe as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Evloev.#CL#
Evloev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Monroe scores with a shot to the side of Evloev's head.
Monroe digs a right hand underneath Evloev's ribcage. Evloev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Evloev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Monroe walks away with a smile on his face. Evloev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Evloev fails with the takedown
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Evloev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evloev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monroe but Monroe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evloev scores with a head kick.
Evloev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Evloev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monroe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Monroe lands a two punch combo. #T3#
Evloev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Evloev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Monroe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Monroe lands a right hand.
Monroe presses Evloev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Monroe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monroe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evloev's elbow.
Monroe lands a shot to the body.
Monroe lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Monroe - that landed with a thud.
Evloev is breathing heavily.
Monroe is struggling to control the position.
Monroe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Evloev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
A short right from Monroe.
Monroe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evloev.
Monroe scores with a shoulder strike.
Evloev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Evloev tries to pull guard but Monroe holds him up against the cage and eventually Evloev drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Monroe.
Monroe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Monroe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monroe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evloev.
Monroe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Monroe 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#
Monroe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Evloev tries to land a front kick but Monroe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evloev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Evloev walks into a stiff left hand from Monroe.
Evloev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monroe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evloev shoots in but Monroe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Monroe throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Monroe has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Monroe to work.
Monroe controlling the action here for a moment.
Monroe working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Evloev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Monroe works on Evloev's body with a couple of short punches.
Monroe lands with a short shot to the head.
Evloev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Monroe prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Evloev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monroe lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Monroe lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Monroe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Evloev wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Evloev breaks from the clinch.
Evloev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monroe pinned against the cage. Monroe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Evloev.
Monroe lands a two punch combo. #T2#
Monroe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe lands with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Monroe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Evloev doesn't seem phased though.
Evloev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Monroe defends it nicely.
Monroe throws a one two combo.
Monroe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Monroe misses with a double jab.
Evloev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab lands there for Monroe.
Monroe scores with a jab to the head.
Monroe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Monroe.#T3#
Monroe connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Monroe clinches.
Monroe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monroe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evloev backwards.
Monroe stalling against the cage.
Monroe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monroe lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Monroe as the two fighters clinch.
Evloev missing with knees to the body.
Monroe lands a right hand.
Monroe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Monroe.
Monroe lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Monroe.
Monroe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evloev backwards. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monroe lands a left hand.
Monroe is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Monroe.
Evloev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Monroe to keep the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Monroe.
A body shot lands from Monroe.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Monroe.
Monroe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Monroe lands a nice shot to the body.
Monroe avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monroe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monroe pushes Evloev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Monroe - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Monroe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Evloev's head.
Marshall Monroe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Monroe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Evloev.
Evloev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Monroe.
Monroe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Evloev momentarily.
Monroe digs a good body shot into Evloev's ribs.
Evloev tries to score with a low kick but Monroe moves his leg out of the way.
Evloev moves forwards but Monroe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Monroe scores with the left hand. Evloev knows he should have avoided that one.
Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evloev.
Evloev throws a big counter combination but Monroe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Monroe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Evloev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marshall Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Monroe does it's job there.
Monroe 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.#T1#
Evloev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Evloev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice body punch from Monroe.
Evloev goes for a double leg but Monroe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monroe continues to drive forward.
Monroe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Evloev.
Monroe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Monroe lands with a short shot to the head.
Monroe presses Evloev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Monroe.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Evloev. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A nice left hand lands by Monroe.
Monroe lands with a right to the head.
Monroe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monroe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Evloev backwards.
Monroe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Monroe lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evloev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Evloev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Monroe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Evloev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Evloev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Monroe lands with a nice combination. Evloev backs away looking to recover.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Monroe scores with a jab.
A left and a right from Monroe both land. Nice combination.
Evloev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Evloev takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Monroe has managed to clinch.
Evloev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Monroe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Monroe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monroe.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evloev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Monroe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Monroe jabs Evloev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Monroe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good shot there by Monroe.
Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Monroe pushes Evloev up against the cage in a clinch.
Monroe lands a nice uppercut.
Monroe lands a body shot.
Monroe lands a body shot.
Monroe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evloev backwards.
Viktor Evloev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evloev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Monroe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Monroe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monroe 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Monroe!

Event: DMMA 393: Sitsongrit v Leben
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Hurme throws a lazy uppercut
and Soumalainen counters with a leg kick.
Soumalainen misses with a kick to the body.
Hurme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soumalainen moves away.
Soumalainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hurme throws out a leg kick but Soumalainen moves out of range and Hurme only half commits.
Hurme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soumalainen.
Soumalainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Jarko Soumalainen has been cut.
Soumalainen is looking to slow Hurme down with leg kicks.
Hurme connects with a body shot.#TD#
Soumalainen gets a takedown into half guard.
Hurme is not content to let Soumalainen control the position.#SUB#
Soumalainen seems to be looking for submissions.
Soumalainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Hurme is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hurme is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Soumalainen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Soumalainen's back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Hurme is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T1##SUB2#
Hurme tightening his grip on Soumalainen, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Hurme is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Soumalainen wants to escape the position.
Soumalainen looking to control the position.
Soumalainen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hurme wants to control the pace but Soumalainen is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Soumalainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hurme avoids the attempt from Soumalainen to control.
Soumalainen is looking to improve his position but Hurme isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soumalainen tries to hold on but Hurme postures up.#SUB2#
Hurme working for a submission but Soumalainen is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Hurme looking to control but Soumalainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Soumalainen is desperately trying to improve his position but Hurme has a good base and remains in mount.
Soumalainen tries to lock up and control but Hurme gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Hurme is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Soumalainen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Soumalainen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soumalainen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Soumalainen is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Hurme is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hurme can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soumalainen is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Hurme wants to finish this one by submission but Soumalainen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hurme. #SUB2#
Hurme looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hurme thowing shots but they're missing.
Soumalainen tries to reverse the position but Hurme maintains control.
Soumalainen tries to lock up and control but Hurme gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jani Hurme dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarko Soumalainen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Soumalainen checks a leg kick.
Hurme stuns Soumalainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soumalainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hurme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Hurme drops Soumalainen with a beautiful combination! Soumalainen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hurme is looking for the KO!
Soumalainen lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurme tries to clinch there but Soumalainen circles away.
Hurme takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Soumalainen blocks a head kick by Hurme.
Soumalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hurme.
An inside leg kick lands from Soumalainen.
Soumalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Soumalainen moves away from the strike by Hurme.
Soumalainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hurme fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#Soumalainen is rocked!#CL2#
Hurme clinches.
Oh Soumalainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soumalainen looking to stall.
Hurme lands a left hand.
Hurme throws a big uppercut that drops Soumalainen! More strikes from Hurme and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Soumalainen lies dazed against the cage as Hurme celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jani Hurme!

Event: ENIGMA 240
Date: Feb 09, 2025

#R1#
Rice shoots and misses
and Mcmillan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rice walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Xavier Rice has been cut.
A jab from Mcmillan finds it's way through Rice's defenses.
Jab from Mcmillan.
Mcmillan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rice misses with an uppercut. Mcmillan saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice misses the shot to the body.
Mcmillan misses with a hook to the body
and Rice counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcmillan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rice manages to avoid it.
Rice is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1##CL#
Mcmillan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rice tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcmillan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mcmillan blocks a body shot from Rice.
Rice fails to pull guard.
Brenden Mcmillan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Rice.
Rice drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcmillan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Rice.
Mcmillan blocks an uppercut.
Rice fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rice jumps guard but Mcmillan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Rice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rice shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcmillan sprawls well. Mcmillan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rice gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Rice loads up on a big right hand but Mcmillan slips the punch.
Mcmillan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rice misses with a left hand
enabling Mcmillan to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcmillan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rices jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rice.
Mcmillan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mcmillan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Rice looks to land a combination but Mcmillan avoids it well.
Mcmillan throws a hook but Rice blocks it.
Rice is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rice dives in and grabs Mcmillan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcmillan pushes down on Rice's head and hops out.
Rice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcmillan.
Rice misses with a body shot
and Mcmillan counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Mcmillan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mcmillan showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rice wants to improve his position but Mcmillan is controlling well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
Rice is in trouble now - Mcmillan has advanced to mount!
Rice keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Rice has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcmillan looking to ground and pound but Rice is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Mcmillan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mcmillan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rice is looking to escape.
Rice bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rice forces his way into half guard.
Mcmillan is controlling Rice's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brenden Mcmillan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Rice's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mcmillan ducks under a wild hook from Rice.
Rice misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Mcmillan. Beautiful body shot.
Rice throws a hook but Mcmillan avoids it easily.
Mcmillan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rice dives in and scores a takedown into Mcmillan's guard.#T1#
Rice tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcmillan is retaining full guard.
Rice passes Mcmillan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rice passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mcmillan! #SUB2#
Rice moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mcmillan has worked his arm free - good work by Mcmillan!
Mcmillan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rice can do to turn this around?
Rice working away.
Rice advances to full mount.
Mcmillan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Rice working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Rice.
Rice cracks Mcmillan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rice with shots to the head and body - Mcmillan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rice looking to finish Mcmillan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mcmillan!
Rice lands a heavy elbow.
Rice landing strikes from the mount.
Rice lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rice looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Mcmillan covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Rice!

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