Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 76
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Howlett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Howlett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saputra knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Howlett prevents Saputra from escaping the position.
Howlett advances nicely into full mount.
Howlett controlling from mount.
Saputra manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra is trying to get back to full guard.
Saputra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howlett on the ground.
Still in half guard, Howlett seems content to control.#T1##SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Howlett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saputra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howlett.
Saputra has his hands clasped together around Howlett's back. He's all about the action.
Saputra is looking to improve his position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura here.
Saputra is not content to let Howlett control the position.
Saputra on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saputra tries to get out of the position.
Howlett wants to free his trapped foot but Saputra is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Howlett seems content to control.
Howlett trying to control the action but Saputra is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Howlett seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Saputra is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Howlett!
A relieved looking James Howlett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MFC - 74
Date: Apr 30, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Buryckin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mazepin was covering up waiting for the punch and Buryckin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Buryckin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mazepin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Mazepin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Buryckin uses it to pass to side control.
Buryckin controlling the position. #SUB2#
Buryckin has hold of Mazepin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mazepin seems comfortable defending it but Buryckin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mazepin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mazepin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Buryckin couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matvey Buryckin!
A relieved looking Matvey Buryckin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Fedor Mazepin was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time'.

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Fazekas
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howlett.
Hoost half committed to a counter leg kick.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoost counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howlett is defended easily by Hoost.
Hoost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hercules Hoost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett misses with a takedown #KD#
and Hoost counters with a crisp right hand that drops Howlett! Hoost lets Howlett back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Howlett is rocked!#CUT#It looks like James Howlett has been cut.
Howlett shoots and misses
and Hoost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Howlett is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoost finish him?
Hoost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howlett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hoost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Hoost as Howlett shoots in.
Howlett seems to have recovered his senses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howlett.#T1#
Howlett tries for a takedown but Hoost circles away easily
and Hoost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hercules Hoost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown but Hoost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoost throws a quick counter kick to the body but Howlett avoids it.
Hoost keeps the fight on the outside.
Howlett fails with the takedown
and Howlett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howlett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Howlett shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoost sprawls well. He's pushed Howlett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Howlett has his takedown stuffed
and Hoost counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Howlett shoots in for a takedown but Hoost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Howlett moves into the clinch.
Hoost lands a shot to the body.
Hoost cracks Howlett with a nice body shot.
Howlett looks winded!
Hoost misses with a punch to the body.
Hoost pushes Howlett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hoost scores with a shot to the side of Howlett's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoost scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Hoost on the inside.
Hoost lands a body shot.
Hoost pushes Howlett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoost throws a big uppercut that drops Howlett! More strikes from Hoost and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Howlett lies dazed against the cage as Hoost celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hercules Hoost!

Event: MFC - 71
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Zakharov connects with a body shot that sends Buryckin's belly button to the back.
Buryckin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zakharov but Zakharov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Buryckin dives in for a single leg takedown but Zakharov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Zakharov misses the target.
Zakharov leaves Buryckin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leonid Zakharov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Buryckin.
Buryckin shoots in looking for a takedown but Zakharov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buryckin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Buryckin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zakharov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Matvey Buryckin has been cut.
Buryckin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zakharov circles away.
Zakharov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zakharov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zakharov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buryckin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zakharov counters with a low kick, right behind Buryckin 's knee.
Matvey Buryckin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buryckin looks winded!
Nice takedown defense from Zakharov. No joy for Buryckin on that attempt.
Buryckin blocks a head kick by Zakharov.
Buryckin shoots for a takedown but Zakharov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Zakharov misses the target.
A jab lands there for Zakharov.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buryckin.#KD#
Zakharov moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Buryckin goes down! Can Zakharov finish him!?#ROC#Buryckin is rocked!
Zakharov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Buryckin is still in real trouble! Can Zakharov finish him?
Buryckin seems to have recovered his senses.
Zakharov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Zakharov trying to control but Buryckin is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Buryckin is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Buryckin ducks under a wild hook from Zakharov.
Leonid Zakharov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Zakharov as Buryckin shoots in.
Buryckin fails with the takedown
and Zakharov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zakharov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Buryckin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Buryckin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zakharov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zakharov is looking to stand up but Buryckin isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Zakharov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zakharov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Buryckin has passed into side control.
Zakharov misses with a strike from the bottom.
Buryckin is staying tight to Zakharov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zakharov is not content to let Buryckin control the position.
Zakharov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Zakharov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matvey Buryckin'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#
Zakharov throws a head kick that Buryckin semi-blocks.
Zakharov seems to be stalking Buryckin here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Buryckin drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leonid Zakharov!
A very excited looking Leonid Zakharov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: MFC - 67
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Buryckin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Legs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left and a right from Legs both land. Nice combination.
Buryckin fails with the takedown.
Legs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buryckin fails with the takedown
and Legs counters with a stiff right hand.
Crazy Legs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Buryckin.
Buryckin has a takedown stuffed.
Buryckin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Legs pinned against the cage. Legs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buryckin shoots in but no luck this time.
Buryckin shoots and misses
and Legs counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick from Legs lands but Buryckin takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buryckin shoots for a takedown but Legs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Buryckin looks winded!#T1#
Buryckin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Legs avoids it really well and circles away.
Legs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Legs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Buryckin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buryckin with a poor takedown
and Legs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Legs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Legs misses with the combination.
We've been told by Legs's head coaches at Mr. Swing Kings Top MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Legs stuffs the takedown.
Buryckin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legs clobbers Buryckin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Legs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Buryckin shoots for a double leg takedown but Legs sprawls well. He's pushed Buryckin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Legs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Legs duly obliges. #T2#
Good exchange - Legs coming out on top.
Legs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Buryckin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Legs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Buryckin has his takedown stuffed
and Legs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Legs connects with a high kick.
Crazy Legs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legs fails to land with a series of punches.
Legs misses with the combination.
Buryckin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buryckin.
Buryckin fails with the takedown
and Legs counters with a two punch combo.
Legs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Buryckin shoots in for a double leg but Legs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3##CL#
Legs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Legs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buryckin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Legs misses with the head strike.
Legs works on Buryckin's body with a couple of short punches.
Buryckin is looking for a takedown.
Legs throws a punch but it's blocked by Buryckin.
Buryckin can't break the clinch.
Legs lands a hook that snaps the head of Buryckin backwards.
Buryckin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Legs fails to land.
Legs lands a shoulder strike.
Legs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legs has a couple of punches blocked by Buryckin.
Legs prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Buryckin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Legs. No joy for Buryckin on that attempt.
Legs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Buryckin tries for a takedown but Legs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Legs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Buryckin drops his hands momentarily and Legs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Legs wants it to stay on the feet.
Legs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buryckin has time to react.
Buryckin shoots for a double leg takedown but Legs sprawls well. He's pushed Buryckin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Legs scores with a shot to the body.
Legs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Buryckin has his takedown stuffed
and Legs counters with a big head kick but Buryckin shrugs it off.
Matvey Buryckin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legs connects with a jab.
Legs tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Buryckin feints and as Legs raises his hands in defense, Buryckin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Legs wants to sweep here but Buryckin controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Buryckin preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Legs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Legs throws a head kick but Buryckin moves out of range.
Legs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buryckin fails with a takedown attempt.
Buryckin misses with a takedown
letting Legs counter with a right hand.
Crazy Legs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Buryckin.#TD2#
Buryckin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Legs's guard.
Legs looking for a sweep. Not yet Legs, not yet.
Legs is pulling down on Buryckin's head. It's preventing any offense from Buryckin, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Legs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legs looking for a sweep. Not yet Legs, not yet. #T1#
Legs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buryckin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Legs wants to stand but Buryckin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Legs wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Buryckin's closed guard. He's half up but Buryckin has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Buryckin pivots and extends the arm, Legs falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Buryckin! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matvey Buryckin!
Our winner, Matvey Buryckin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Crazy Legs had this to say: 'I got paid, I win'.

Event: MFC - 63
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Buryckin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mantzurin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Buryckin passes Mantzurin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Buryckin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mantzurin is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buryckin is looking to advance position but Mantzurin won't allow it.
Mantzurin wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Buryckin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Buryckin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Buryckin passes to full mount!
Buryckin prevents Mantzurin from getting the reversal.
Buryckin content just to control the position here.
Buryckin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mantzurin to take his back!#T2#
Mantzurin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Buryckin. #SUB2#
Buryckin looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Mantzurin taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Buryckin!
Matvey Buryckin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Monni Mantzurin spoke after the fight, saying 'blaaaahhhh.....'.

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Caceres
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Howlett walks into a jab.
Sky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#Howlett is rocked!
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sky as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Howlett darts in and clinches Sky up against the cage.
Sky pushes Howlett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Sky.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Howlett blocking some punches.
Sky lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Sky breaks from the clinch.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howlett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howlett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sky swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Howlett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Sky has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Howlett off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Howlett wants to clinch
and Sky counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Sky lands a big uppercut and Howlett crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Howlett looks OK. Sky waves Howlett back to his feet!
Oh Howlett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Howlett or perhaps it was just good defense by Sky, which made it look bad.
Sky looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sky 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.
Howlett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sky throws out the jab.
Sky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sky wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice side step and Sky releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Howlett tries to clinch up.
Howlett seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Sky lands a big right hand that sends Howlett crashing to the mat! Sky stays standing though and waves Howlett back to his feet!
Howlett tries to clinch up but Sky circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Howlett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sky's guard.

Sky is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sky prevents the takedown attempt.
Sky lands a nice uppercut.
Sky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Howlett is working for takedown but Sky is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Howlett blocks it with crossed arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Sky.
Sky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Sky scores with a shot to the side of Howlett's head.
Sky digs a right hand into Howlett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Howlett's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Sky.
Howlett is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sky.
Sky landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sky throws a big uppercut that drops Howlett! More strikes from Sky and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Howlett lies dazed against the cage as Sky celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Journey Sky!
An out of breath Journey Sky thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH Kentas vs Hiro
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Buryckin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGuire.
Buryckin dives in for a single leg takedown but McGuire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Buryckin scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
Buryckin misses with the head strike. #TD2#
McGuire jumps guard.
Buryckin stopping the sweep attempt from McGuire.
Buryckin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buryckin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buryckin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
McGuire trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Buryckin tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Buryckin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Buryckin is pressing down on McGuire's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGuire is holding on for now.
Buryckin passes to side control. #T2#
Buryckin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McGuire will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Buryckin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Buryckin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Buryckin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGuire knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McGuire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buryckin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGuire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Buryckin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Buryckin takes a little break here. McGuire wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Buryckin trying to control the action but McGuire is working from the bottom.
McGuire is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Buryckin stalls from top position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buryckin working away.#SUB#
Buryckin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGuire is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Buryckin controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGuire is not content to let Buryckin control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matvey Buryckin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Buryckin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McGuire on his heels. He'll look to pass McGuire's guard now, I'm sure.
McGuire has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BattleForged MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McGuire working a defensive guard here.
Buryckin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McGuire looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuire, not yet.
Buryckin is pushing down on McGuire's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGuire is fighting to maintain full guard but Buryckin has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buryckin is taking a breather. McGuire says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
McGuire is looking to escape.
Buryckin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McGuire won't allow Buryckin to pass to mount.
Buryckin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
McGuire clinches.
McGuire is looking to take this one to the mat.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Buryckin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buryckin lands an uppercut.
Buryckin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Buryckin. #T2##TD#
Buryckin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McGuire can't fight it off and eventually Buryckin manages to take the fight to the floor. McGuire looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Buryckin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
McGuire pulls Buryckin in to control the position.
Buryckin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buryckin is one step ahead there.
McGuire trying to keep a closed guard but Buryckin is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
McGuire wants to sweep here but Buryckin controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGuire can do anything to dispel that myth.
Buryckin controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Buryckin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buryckin stays in close to McGuire's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Buryckin shoots for a double leg takedown but McGuire sprawls well. He's pushed Buryckin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buryckin shoots in looking for a takedown. McGuire tries to sprawl out of it but Buryckin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGuire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Buryckin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buryckin dives in and grabs McGuire's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes down on Buryckin's head and hops out.
Buryckin misses with a takedown
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Buryckin moves out of range.
Buryckin feinted with a counter takedown.
Buryckin closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGuire circles away.#KD2#
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Buryckin tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Buryckin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Buryckin is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Matvey Buryckin has been cut.
McGuire lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Buryckin - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for McGuire!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryer McGuire!
A very excited looking Bryer McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha 4
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Howlett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Howlett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jernit is holding on to half guard well.
Jernit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jernit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jernit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett tries to free his leg and advance position but Jernit is retaining full guard.
Jernit wants to sweep here but Howlett controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jernit trying to control the position here. #T1#
Howlett won't allow Jernit to sweep him here. #SUB#
Howlett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Howlett stopping the sweep attempt from Jernit.
Jernit pulls Howlett in close to his closed guard and prevents Howlett from doing any damage or advancing position.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Howlett won't allow Jernit to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jernit is on top in guard. #REVB#
Howlett looking for a sweep. Not yet Howlett, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SU2#
Jernit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howlett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jernit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Howlett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Howlett fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Jernit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Howlett takes one to the side of the head.
Howlett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jernit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown. Jernit tries to sprawl out of it but Howlett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jernit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jernit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Howlett avoids the head kick by Jernit.
Jernit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Howlett has time to react.
Howlett slips a jab from Jernit.#TD#
Howlett drives through with a takedown into Jernit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jernit has control of Howlett's left arm, preventing Howlett from doing any damage.
Howlett stays in close to Jernit's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jernit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Howlett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jernit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jernit looking for a sweep. Not yet Jernit, not yet.
Howlett wants to pass the guard but Jernit is keeping the position.#T4#
Howlett preventing the sweep.
Jernit is still trying to improve position.
Jernit trying to keep a closed guard but Howlett is proving a slippery customer.
Howlett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jernit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jernit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jernit has Howlett pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett shoots in but Jernit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Howlett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jernit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Jernit misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunt Jernit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jernit throws an overhand right that lands on Howlett's shoulder, as Howlett tries to avoid the shot.
Howlett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jernit is fending him off so far but Howlett persists. Nope, Jernit circles away and we're back to standing.
Howlett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jernit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Howlett with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jernit. That's going to slow Howlett down.
Jernit takes a swing at Howlett's ribcage but misses.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Jernit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howlett moves forwards but Jernit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gunt Jernit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howlett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jernit connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett tries to clinch but Jernit moves out of range.
A nice side step and Jernit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Jernit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Howlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howlett on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howlett has his takedown stuffed
and Jernit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gunt Jernit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jernit lands a leg kick that knocks Howlett off balance momentarily.
Jernit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Howlett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Howlett dives in and grabs Jernit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jernit pushes down on Howlett's head and hops out.
Howlett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jernit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jernit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Howlett.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt - Jernit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howlett is defended easily by Jernit.#T2#
Jernit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jernit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt
and Howlett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Howlett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jernit. Jernit obviously looking to wear him down.
Howlett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jernit stuffs the takedown.
Nice body punch from Jernit.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot.
Jernit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jernit misses with a hook. Howlett ducked under it nicely.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Howlett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jernit.
Howlett fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Howlett darts in trying to clinch
and Jernit counters with a right hand to the body.
Howlett moves in looking to clinch but Jernit pushes him off.
Jernit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jernit as he jumps to the side.
Jernit throws out a counter right but Howlett avoids it with no problem.
Howlett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jernit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jernit scores with a three punch combo!
Jernit lands a jab to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howlett.
Jernit lands a head shot.
Jernit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Howlett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown. Jernit tries to sprawl out of it but Howlett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jernit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jernit lunges at Howlett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Howlett's hand.
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!
Jernit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Howlett shoots in but no luck this time.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jernit as he avoids it easily.
Jernit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Jernit as Howlett shoots in.
Jernit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Jernit finds it's way through Howlett's defenses.
Howlett moves to clinch but Jernit breaks away
and Jernit counters with an outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunt Jernit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Howlett or perhaps it was just good defense by Jernit, which made it look bad.
Jernit leaves Howlett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jernit with a hook.
Howlett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jernit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jernit slaps away a takedown attempt from Howlett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jernit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Howlett drives through and clinches with Jernit against the cage. #BC2#
Jernit manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Jernit misses. #T1#
Howlett fails with the takedown
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Howlett looking to score a takedown here. Jernit is defending well but Howlett drives through and ends up in Jernit's guard.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howlett prevents Jernit from getting back to his feet.
Jernit pulls Howlett in close to prevent any damage.
Jernit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jernit is pulling down on Howlett's head to control his posture. #T2#
Jernit trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jernit avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Howlett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jernit sprawls well initially but Howlett persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jernit is trying to get back to full guard.
James Howlett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jernit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jernit is trying to control but can't.
Jernit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jernit.#T3#
Jernit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howlett is one step ahead there.
Howlett trying to control but Jernit is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jernit is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jernit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Howlett trying to keep a closed guard but Jernit is proving a slippery customer.
Howlett looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Howlett controls Jernit momentarily but Jernit frees himself.
Jernit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jernit has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Howlett is proving hard to escape from.
Howlett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunt Jernit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jernit wants to pass the guard but Howlett is keeping the position.
Jernit keeps trying to improve his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jernit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jernit lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
James Howlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunt Jernit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jernit 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunt Jernit!
A victorious Gunt Jernit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Kalske vs Brown
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Buryckin fails with the takedown.
Barbie works the jab nicely.
Barbie lands a leg kick that knocks Buryckin off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buryckin is defended easily by Barbie.
A little feinted left hand from Barbie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buryckin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Biff Barbie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Buryckin.
A shot to the liver by Barbie. Beautiful body shot.
Barbie lands a slapping body shot.
Buryckin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barbie is fending him off so far but Buryckin persists. Nope, Barbie circles away and we're back to standing.
Barbie lands a really nice looking cross but Buryckin seems unphased.
Buryckin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Buryckin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buryckin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barbie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been told by Barbie's head coaches at The Hidden that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buryckin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barbie lands a nice hook to Buryckin's body. Buryckin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Buryckin looks winded!
Buryckin shoots in for a double leg but Barbie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A quick step to the side and Barbie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Buryckin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Buryckin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buryckin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbie throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #KD#
Barbie cracks Buryckin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Buryckin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Barbie finish him? #ROC#Buryckin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Matvey Buryckin has been cut.
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!#CL#
Barbie rushes Buryckin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barbie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buryckin's efforts to push away.
Barbie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barbie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbie has Buryckin pushed against the cage.
Barbie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buryckin's efforts to push away.
Buryckin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barbie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barbie scores with the left hand. Buryckin knows he should have avoided that one. #T2##KD#
Barbie cracks Buryckin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Buryckin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Barbie finish him?
Buryckin is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbie finish him?#TD2#
Buryckin scores with a takedown into Barbie's guard.
Buryckin prevents Barbie from getting back to his feet.
Buryckin seems to have recovered his senses.
Barbie keeping moving, preventing Buryckin from controlling successfully.
Barbie wants to hit a sweep here but Buryckin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barbie there!
Barbie is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
You get the feeling that Barbie really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Buryckin fails to move to back control.
Barbie tries to reverse the position but Buryckin maintains control.
Buryckin controlling the position easily from mount.
Buryckin wants to control the pace but Barbie is squirming around nicely.
Barbie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barbie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buryckin on the ground.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barbie tries to improve his position but instead Buryckin has taken his back!
Well, with Buryckin on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barbie is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Buryckin controlling well, preventing Barbie from escaping the position.
Barbie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Buryckin has good solid back control here.
Barbie just trying to survive but Buryckin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Buryckin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Barbie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Buryckin's guard. Nice work there by Barbie.
Barbie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Buryckin looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biff Barbie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matvey Buryckin'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#
Buryckin misses with a takedown attempt - Barbie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buryckin with a poor takedown
letting Barbie counter with a right hand.
A lazy left from Barbie finds it's target.
Buryckin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barbie defends well and Buryckin ends up having to push Barbie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Biff Barbie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Buryckin.
Buryckin misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Barbie counters with a nice right hand that sends Buryckin toppling to the canvas! Buryckin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barbie finish him?!#KD#
Barbie sends Buryckin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barbie is motioning to the referee to let Buryckin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Biff Barbie is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbie stuffs the takedown.
Matvey Buryckin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buryckin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barbie scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barbie throws an overhand right that has Buryckin reeling! Barbie follows up with more punches and Buryckin is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Biff Barbie!
After the fight, Biff Barbie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Leite vs Magabi
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Lange is looking to clinch but Howlett is avoiding it.
Howlett feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Howlett gets a double leg takedown into Lange's guard.
Howlett tries to free his leg and advance position but Lange is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lange had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howlett defends it easily.
Lange is trying to keep Howlett in close. #SUB#
Lange looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lange looking to control. #SUB2#
Howlett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Howlett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lange throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lange can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Howlett controls the pace.#T1##SUB#
Lange had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howlett defends it easily.
Howlett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lange swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howlett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lange keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
Howlett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Lange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lange goes for a double leg but Howlett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Howlett continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Howlett pulls guard successfully.
Howlett 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##T2#
Lange is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Howlett is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Lange is defending against the submission attempts here by Howlett. #SUB2#
Lange makes his way to full guard, as Howlett worked for a kimura.
Howlett won't allow Lange to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Lange working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howlett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howlett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Lange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lange is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lange working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howlett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howlett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lange is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Howlett is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lange looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Lange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lange can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Howlett controls the pace.#SUB#
Lange is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Howlett is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lange escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howlett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lange looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howlett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Lange looking for a guillotine here but Howlett defends easily.
Lange wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Howlett manages to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Howlett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lange is just riding it out for now. Howlett eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett 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##TD2#
Howlett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lange is looking to get back to is feet but Howlett passes into side control.
Howlett trying to control the action but Lange is working from the bottom.
Lange looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lange gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howlett pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Lange looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Lange is trying to get back to full guard.
Howlett is keen to just control but Lange is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lange wants to improve his position but Howlett is controlling well. #SUB2#
Howlett is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Howlett performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Howlett blocks the strikes from Lange.
Lange is trying to get back to full guard.
Lange is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Howlett is working for a kimura but Lange is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Howlett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
James Howlett has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Howlett is trying to control. Lange wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Howlett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lange sees it coming and defends easily.
Howlett works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Howlett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Howlett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lange manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lange tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4#
Howlett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Howlett.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett is trying to keep Lange in close.
Lange has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lange in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Howlett has his foot on Lange's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lange works his way back into a safe position though.
Lange tries to free his leg and advance position but Howlett is retaining full guard.
Howlett looking for a sweep. Not yet Howlett, not yet.
Lange wants to pass the guard but Howlett is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lange defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lange wants to stand and escape but instead Howlett has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Howlett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lange will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Howlett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lange defends it well.
Howlett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Howlett closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lange quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Howlett in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lange tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Howlett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Howlett!
James Howlett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 010
Date: Nov 02, 2024

Matvey Buryckin really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 219.1, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Atlas Raita was cancelled.

Event: SMASH: Bonaparte vs Draught
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Adams throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD2#
Howlett closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Howlett is dominant here and he's now got Adams's back!
Adams is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Adams staying busy and making it hard for Howlett to control.
Adams is trying to stand back up.
Will Howlett go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Adams trying to get back to his feet but Howlett is in full control for now.
Adams is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Adams is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Howlett gets his way!
Adams is trying to get back to his feet but Howlett has full control of the position and if anything, Adams has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
Adams trying to control the position but Howlett manages to sink in the hooks.
Adams trying to get back to his feet but Howlett is in full control for now.
Adams looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Adams is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Howlett gets his way!
Adams's coaches at House of 1000 Corpses have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Howlett looking to break Adams's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Adams remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Howlett will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Adams trying to get back to his feet but Howlett is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Adams defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Adams is looking to stand up but Howlett won't let him. #T3##SUB2#
Howlett throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Adams escapes and throws Howlett's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Adams decides to stand back up. Adams steps back and let's Howlett get back to his feet.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howlett tries for a takedown but Adams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Howlett moves forwards but Adams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Howlett dives in for a single leg takedown but Adams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Adams gets caught napping as Howlett dives in and scores a takedown. Adams manages to retain guard.#T4#
Adams wants to stand up but Howlett is controlling him. #SUB2#
Howlett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adams has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Adams wants to stand but Howlett is controlling his posture from full guard.
Adams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steel Adams will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Adams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #KD#
Howlett ducks straight into an uppercut from Adams and tumbles to the canvas! It�s a flash knockdown though - Howlett manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#Howlett is rocked!#CUT#It looks like James Howlett has been cut.
Adams cracks Howlett with a solid left hand.
Howlett is still in real trouble! Can Adams finish him?
Adams wanted to stand there but Howlett had control of the position. #SU#
Howlett is working an open guard so Adams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett misses with a takedown #KD#
and Howlett is countered with a crisp right hand from Adams that sends him to the canvas! Adams follows him to the mat into side control. #SU#
Adams decides to stand up, so the ref orders Howlett to his feet.
Adams lands a big right hook! Howlett looks hurt but is still standing! Adams lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Howlett falls down and Adams dives in with a huge hammer fist! Howlett's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Adams runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

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

Event: SPPS Resurrection 008
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Brandt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buryckin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Buryckin tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buryckin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brandt's waist but Brandt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buryckin off to one side. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Buryckin enables Brandt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Buryckin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brandt wants to control from the top but Buryckin keeps moving.
Buryckin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brandt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brandt is looking to work some ground and pound but Buryckin has wrist control.
Brandt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Buryckin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Brandt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Buryckin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buryckin shoots and misses #TD#
and Brandt counters with a single leg into guard. Buryckin didn't expect that.
Brandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Buryckin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Buryckin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Buryckin won't allow Brandt to sweep him here. #SUB#
Brandt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Buryckin stays in close to Brandt's body and controls the position.
Brandt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Buryckin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Brandt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Buryckin passes into side control. #SUB2#
Buryckin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brandt has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Buryckin trying to control the position but Brandt is working away.
Brandt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brandt is looking for a sweep.
Buryckin working away.
Brandt is trying to improve his position.
Brandt is not content to let Buryckin control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Buryckin trying to control the position but Brandt is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brandt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Buryckin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buryckin keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buryckin manages to get to full guard.
Buryckin is pulling down on Brandt's head. It's preventing any offense from Brandt, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rayan Brandt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Brandt as Buryckin shoots in.
Brandt feinted with a counter takedown.
Buryckin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buryckin shoots in and drives through. Brandt sprawls well.
Rayan Brandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Buryckin.
Brandt lands a glancing blow to the side of Buryckin's head.
Brandt misses with the combination. #TD2#
Buryckin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Brandt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buryckin is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buryckin passes into half guard.
Buryckin is keen to just control but Brandt is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB#
Brandt actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Buryckin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Buryckin trying to control from half guard but Brandt is working away.
Brandt is trying to control but Buryckin passes into side control! #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brandt tries to improve position but can't.
Brandt is working hard here to advance position.
Buryckin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandt keeps working.
Buryckin controlling the position.
Buryckin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandt keeps working.
Brandt tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Brandt wants to control but Buryckin postures up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandt misses with a wild body shot.
Buryckin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brandt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buryckin somewhat.#TD2#
Buryckin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Buryckin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brandt is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Brandt can't do much from the bottom here.
Brandt is looking to regain half guard here but Buryckin keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Buryckin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brandt, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandt is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matvey Buryckin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Buryckin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Buryckin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Brandt working for submissions but it's allowed Buryckin to get to half guard.
Buryckin is keen to just control but Brandt is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buryckin wants to pass to mount but Brandt is defending the position. #SUB#
Brandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buryckin pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Buryckin works his way into full mount!
Brandt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brandt tries to improve his position but instead Buryckin has taken his back!
Buryckin is hanging on to Brandt's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Buryckin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Brandt turns into Buryckin and is now in his guard. #T2##SUB2#
Buryckin is looking for a triangle but Brandt pushes his legs off easily.
Brandt is in close to Buryckin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buryckin keeping moving, preventing Brandt from controlling successfully.
Buryckin is trying to keep Brandt in close.
Brandt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brandt content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Brandt wants to control from the top but Buryckin keeps moving.
Buryckin controlling the position.
Brandt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brandt trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Buryckin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Buryckin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandt is keeping the position for now.
Buryckin wants to control from the top but Brandt keeps moving.
Buryckin stopping the sweep attempt from Brandt.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Buryckin wants to pass the guard but Brandt is keeping the position.
Matvey Buryckin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Brandt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Buryckin passes into half guard.
Brandt trying to control here.
Buryckin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buryckin wants to pass the guard but Brandt is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matvey Buryckin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buryckin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Fleshou 3
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Howlett moves out of range of the body kick.
Howlett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nichols wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nichols misses with an uppercut. Howlett saw that one coming.#CL#
Nichols rushes Howlett and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Nichols's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nichols does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nichols looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Nichols.
Howlett feints the counter takedown.
Nichols tries to work over Howlett's front leg with a kick but Howlett checks it.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Nichols.
Nichols tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howlett was well out of range. Poor timing from Nichols.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Paul Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Nichols. Those never looked like landing.
Nichols lands a nice shot that snaps Howlett's head back.
Howlett slips under a jab.
Nichols throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howlett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nichols throws a front kick aimed at Howlett's knee but Howlett avoids it well.
Howlett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1##TD2#
Howlett feints and as Nichols raises his hands in defense, Howlett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Howlett drops back looking for a leg! Nichols is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nichols manages to kick Howlett off! Howlett jumps back into Nichols's guard.
Howlett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Howlett is pressing down on Nichols's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nichols is holding on for now.
Nichols knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howlett on the ground.
Howlett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nichols keeps working. #T2#
Nichols is looking for a sweep. Howlett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howlett moves nicely into side control.
Nichols is trying to get back to half guard.
Nichols is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Howlett is controlling him well.
Nichols is not content to let Howlett control the position.
Nichols wants to get back to his feet but Howlett is dominant here and he's now got Nichols's back!#T3##SUB2#
Howlett working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Howlett tightening his grip on Nichols, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Howlett working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Nichols is doing well to defend. Howlett seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Nichols is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Howlett!
James Howlett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 94
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by For Island.
For Island throws a head kick but Taxi moves out of range.
A nice side step and Taxi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taxi lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Taxi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. For Island is trying to defend but Taxi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Taxi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with For Island. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taxi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Taxi trying to pass the guard but For Island defending well. #SUB#
For Island looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taxi lands strikes from half guard.
Taxi wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Taxi controlling the pace.
Taxi prevents For Island from improving his position.
Taxi throwing shots but For Island is blocking nicely.
Taxi content to control rather than advance.
Taxi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
For Island wants to control but Taxi is keeping busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
For Island is looking to escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Taxi is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
For Island fails to land the takedown.
For Island looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by For Island.
Taxi jabs For Island right on the nose. For Island blinks but takes it well.
Taxi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from For Island.
For Island tries to clinch
enabling Taxi to counter with a crisp jab.
Taxi looks to score with a jab to the body but For Island is just out of range.
Tony Taxi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taxi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Taxi misses the shot to the body.
Taxi swings for the body but For Island moves out of range.
For Island pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Taxi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
For Island is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taxi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but For Island was well out of range. Poor timing from Taxi.
Taxi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. For Island sees it coming and avoids it easily.
For Island tries to clinch there but Taxi circles away.
Taxi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but For Island manages to avoid it.
For Island uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taxi.
For Island appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Taxi misses the target.
Taxi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taxi takes a swing at For Island's ribcage but misses.
It looked like For Island was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
For Island uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taxi.
Taxi dodges the punch combination from For Island. #T4#
Taxi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
For Island takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
For Island swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taxi counters with a stiff right hand.
For Island tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taxi was well out of range. Poor timing from For Island.
Taxi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from For Island is defended easily by Taxi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
For Island shoots in for a double leg but Taxi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Too Young For Island. That's going to take a lot out of him.
For Island uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taxi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taxi scores with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Taxi as he connects with a hook.
Taxi lands a slapping body shot.
For Island ducks under a wild hook from Taxi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Taxi dominated that round.
That's time! For Island's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Taxi throws a shot from downtown. For Island moves away and avoids it.
For Island slips a straight right by Taxi.
For Island shoots in looking for a takedown. Taxi tries to sprawl out of it but For Island keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taxi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taxi misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from For Island misses the target.
Taxi avoids the head kick by For Island.
Taxi swats away the attempt to clinch by For Island.
Taxi connects with a right hand. For Island shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taxi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from For Island.
No luck with that takedown attempt from For Island.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Too Young For Island. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taxi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps For Island's head backwards.#T1#
Taxi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from For Island.
For Island tries to counter with a takedown but Taxi is quick to defend against it.
Taxi throws a body punch but For Island moves out of range.
For Island uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taxi.
Taxi throws a big shot that misses.
For Island tries to clinch but Taxi moves away
and Taxi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tony Taxi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Taxi.
Taxi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
For Island tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taxi swivels and escapes.
For Island wants to clinch but Taxi slips to the side
and Taxi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taxi swings for the body but For Island moves out of range.
For Island fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taxi avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
For Island closes the distance and clinches up with Taxi, looking for a takedown. For Island pushes Taxi against the cage but Taxi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taxi throws a looping overhand right but For Island ducks down to avoid it.
Taxi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Taxi misses.
For Island keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
For Island takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taxi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from For Island.
For Island blocks a jab.
Taxi swats away the attempt to clinch by For Island.
For Island uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taxi.
For Island throws a big counter combination but Taxi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Taxi stuffs the takedown attempt from For Island. For Island gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Taxi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches For Island napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3#
For Island is trying to work for a sweep but Taxi has mounted him!
Taxi raining down shots from the mount!
Taxi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Taxi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
For Island is in a horrible position here. Taxi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Taxi working For Island over with strikes here.
Taxi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Taxi looking to ground and pound but For Island is blocking nicely.
Taxi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. For Island looks a forlorn figure.
Taxi landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Taxi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force For Island to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so For Island shrugs it off.
Taxi controlling from the full mount.
Taxi looking to ground and pound but For Island is blocking nicely.
Taxi punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
For Island is looking to get to half guard.
Taxi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Taxi controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Taxi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! For Island's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
For Island moves in looking to clinch but Taxi pushes him off.
Taxi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
For Island dives in and grabs Taxi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taxi pushes down on For Island's head and hops out.
Taxi keeps the fight on the outside.
For Island slips a straight right by Taxi.
For Island shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taxi pinned against the cage. Taxi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taxi loads up on a big right hand but For Island slips the punch.
For Island tries for a takedown but Taxi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Too Young For Island. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taxi throws a hook to the side of For Island's head but For Island sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
For Island shoots in for a takedown but Taxi shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circling - Taxi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
For Island doesn't manage to clinch there - Taxi circles away.
Taxi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
For Island keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taxi.
For Island steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taxi.#T1#
For Island slips under a jab from Taxi.
For Island seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
For Island shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taxi pinned against the cage. Taxi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taxi swats away the attempt to clinch by For Island.
Taxi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
For Island tries to close the distance and clinch but Taxi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taxi lands with a good body shot.
Taxi connects with a good right hand that stumbles For Island. For Island circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taxi misses with a wild body shot.
Taxi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taxi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
For Island keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Taxi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taxi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
For Island has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taxi finds it's way round the side to connect with For Island's head.
Taxi slips a straight right by For Island.
Taxi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
For Island fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taxi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
For Island tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taxi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Taxi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taxi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taxi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taxi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB#
For Island is looking for a triangle but Taxi pushes his legs off easily.
Tony Taxi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taxi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Taxi trying to stand up but can't free himself from For Island's guard.
Taxi is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taxi. For Island does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
For Island is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
For Island slips a straight right by Taxi.
For Island tries to clinch but Taxi is having none of it.
Taxi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Taxi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taxi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but For Island moves away.
Taxi throws a body shot but no joy.
Taxi stuffs the takedown.
For Island uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taxi.
Taxi lands an overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
For Island fails to land with a series of punches.
For Island takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Too Young For Island has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taxi lands with an uppercut that bounces For Island off the cage and back into range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Taxi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taxi 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 25:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Taxi!

Event: SPPS Resurrection 004
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Buryckin misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Buryckin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cruz's guard.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz postures up in Buryckin's guard and throws a big left but Buryckin blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Buryckin has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
Buryckin being controlled here, momentarily.
Buryckin pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Buryckin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buryckin pulls Cruz in to control the position.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Buryckin keeps moving.
Buryckin controlling the position.
Buryckin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Cruz controlling the position.
Buryckin won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz controls Buryckin momentarily but Buryckin frees himself.
Buryckin content to stall in guard here.
Buryckin stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Cruz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice sprawl there from Cruz as Buryckin shoots in.#T3#
Buryckin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Buryckin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz scores with a body shot. #TD2#
Cruz looking to score a takedown here. Buryckin is defending well but Cruz drives through and ends up in Buryckin's guard.#SUB#
Buryckin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Buryckin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Buryckin tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Buryckin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Buryckin isn't so interested in that idea.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cruz wants to control from the top but Buryckin keeps moving. #T4#
Buryckin trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Buryckin working a defensive guard here.
Cruz is working Buryckin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buryckin wants to sweep but no luck.
Buryckin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Buryckin keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Cruz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Buryckin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Buryckin enables Cruz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Buryckin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Buryckin keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Buryckin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buryckin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
Buryckin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz postures up in Buryckin's guard and throws a big left but Buryckin blocks it. #T1#
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Buryckin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
Cruz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buryckin pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Buryckin wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buryckin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buryckin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Buryckin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Cruz - just one landing.
Cruz connects with a body shot that sends Buryckin's belly button to the back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Buryckin shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Buryckin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buryckin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buryckin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cruz defends well and Buryckin ends up having to push Cruz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Cruz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Buryckin can't fight it off and eventually Cruz manages to take the fight to the floor. Buryckin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cruz trying to control but Buryckin is working from the bottom.
Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Buryckin managing to control the position.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Buryckin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Buryckin is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Buryckin has wrist control.
Buryckin is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Ricardo Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Buryckin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Buryckin controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice jab there from Cruz.
Buryckin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Buryckin misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz jabs at Buryckin's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Buryckin's head.
Cruz works Buryckin's body with a nice hook.
Buryckin shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Buryckin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Buryckin needs to keep his hands up - Cruz had a free shot at his head there.
Cruz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buryckin backs up against the cage. #TD2#
Buryckin gets caught flat footed, as Cruz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Buryckin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Buryckin blocks nicely.
Buryckin is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Buryckin keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Buryckin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Buryckin keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Buryckin managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buryckin. #CL2#
Cruz drives through and clinches with Buryckin against the cage.
Buryckin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Buryckin after a bit of a struggle.
Matvey Buryckin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Buryckin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buryckin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cruz's waist but Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buryckin off to one side.
Cruz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Buryckin rather than just go for the knockout.
Buryckin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buryckin fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Cruz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cruz not doing much here.
Buryckin wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Buryckin is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Buryckin is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
Cruz is trying to control. Buryckin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Buryckin defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Buryckin is not content to let Cruz control the position.#T4#
Buryckin taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cruz wants to control but Buryckin is keeping him busy.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz wants to control but Buryckin is keeping him busy.
Buryckin trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Buryckin trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buryckin is trying to control but can't.
Buryckin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Ricardo Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cruz 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Cruz!

Event: SMASH: Buddha vs Talvela
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
A jab lands there for Porto.
Porto connects with a single shot there.
Howlett tries for a takedown but Porto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Porto is looking to counter punch.
Howlett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Porto swivels and escapes.
Nice uppercut lands for Porto. That snapped Howlett's head back.
Howlett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nero Porto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Porto just misses with a punch to the body.
Howlett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Porto throws out a powerful jab.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Porto as he jumps to the side.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt
and Porto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Howlett on the side of the head.
Porto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Porto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porto misses with a straight right.
Howlett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Howlett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Porto scores with the left hand. Howlett knows he should have avoided that one.
Howlett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Howlett staying out of range there.
Porto throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Howlett counters with a takedown into side control.
Porto tries to bench press Howlett off him but Howlett keeps the position.
Porto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Howlett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Howlett wants to take a breather but Porto is having none of it.
Porto tries to get to full guard but Howlett has control of the leg. #T2#
Porto is not content to let Howlett control the position.
Porto is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Howlett is working for a kimura but Porto is defending it quite comfortably.
Porto gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Porto has his foot on Howlett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howlett works his way back into a safe position though.
Porto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howlett's guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porto stands up over Howlett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Porto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Porto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howlett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howlett wants to sweep here but Porto controlling him for the moment.
Porto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Porto with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porto throws a big right hand that misses.
Porto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Porto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howlett keeps working. #SUB#
Porto is trying to get an arm triangle but Howlett is defending well. #SUB#
Porto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Howlett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Howlett can't do much from the bottom here.
Howlett on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Howlett can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Porto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Porto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Porto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nero Porto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Howlett shoots and misses
and Porto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Porto throws an overhand right that lands on Howlett's shoulder, as Howlett tries to avoid the shot.
Howlett with the counter takedown but Porto avoids it easily.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howlett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Howlett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nero Porto is winning the standup battle so far.
Porto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Porto lands with a shot to the body.
Porto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Howlett shoots and misses
and Porto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Porto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Howlett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Porto.
Porto throws a jab when Howlett was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Porto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Howlett doesn't seem phased though.
Howlett moves out of range as Porto strikes.
Porto stuffs the takedown.
Nero Porto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porto scores with a sloppy right hand. Howlett should have avoided that one.
Howlett ducks right into an uppercut from Porto. #TD2#
Howlett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Porto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Howlett puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Howlett trying to pass the guard but Porto defending well.
Howlett trying to control the action but Porto is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porto is pressing down on Howlett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Porto looking for a guillotine here but Howlett defends easily.
Howlett trying to control but Porto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Howlett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Porto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howlett has managed to get both his arms back between Porto's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Porto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howlett's guard. #REVR#
Porto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Porto trying to control but Howlett is working from the bottom.
Howlett wants to sweep here but Porto controlling him for the moment.
Porto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Porto lands a couple of elbows.
Porto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?
Porto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Howlett trying to keep a closed guard but Porto is proving a slippery customer.
Porto landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Porto scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Howlett has an active guard here but Porto has managed to pass into half guard.
Porto stalling away here and it's allowed Howlett to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Porto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Porto throws a big elbow that misses.
Porto advances position into side control!
Porto lands an elbow. #T4#
Howlett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Porto's best efforts.
Porto is nestled in close to Howlett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Porto working Howlett over with strikes. #SUB#
Porto is trying to work for a kimura but Howlett is defending well.
Porto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Howlett trying to control here.
Howlett tries to roll over but Porto keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Porto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nero Porto 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Howlett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Porto sprawls well initially but Howlett persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Porto is looking to improve his position.
Porto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Porto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Howlett puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Porto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Porto manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Porto 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! Howlett rolls with it to try and escape but Porto cranks on the arm and Howlett is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nero Porto!
A relieved looking Nero Porto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 79
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Zabib stuffs the takedown.
Zabib throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zabib darts in trying to clinch
and Zabib takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Abdelaziz Zabib has been cut.#CL2#
Mccarty instigates a clinch.
Mccarty managing to block the knees to the body from Zabib.
Zabib fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mccarty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Mccarty has knocked Zabib down with a huge combo! Mccarty steps away and waves a wobbly Zabib back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mccarty fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Zabib to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Zabib looks to clinch but Mccarty throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Zabib taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Emerson Mccarty!
Emerson Mccarty decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 81
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1##CL2#
For Island moves into range and clinches up with Parker.
Parker throws an elbow that misses.
For Island tries a knee to the head but Parker blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Parker throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
For Island has hold of one of Parker's legs. Parker is fighting the takedown attempt but For Island gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Parker looking for a guillotine here but For Island defends easily. #SUB#
Parker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but For Island can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Parker has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. For Island doesn't defend quickly enough and Parker has managed to lock this one up! Can For Island escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Parker on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Samuel Parker!

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 8
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Dagestani Monkey forces Sweetsugar back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Dagestani Monkey jumps guard and drags Sweetsugar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dagestani Monkey will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sweetsugar tries to stand but Dagestani Monkey is controlling from the bottom.
Dagestani Monkey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dagestani Monkey trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sweetsugar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dagestani Monkey is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Dagestani Monkey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sweetsugar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dagestani Monkey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dagestani Monkey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dagestani Monkey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sweetsugar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dagestani Monkey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sweetsugar defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Dagestani Monkey looking for a guillotine here but Sweetsugar defends easily.
Sweetsugar wanted to stand there but Dagestani Monkey had control of the position.
Sweetsugar trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Dagestani Monkey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sweetsugar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dagestani Monkey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sweetsugar defends well.#SUB2#
Dagestani Monkey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sweetsugar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Dagestani Monkey is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sweetsugar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dagestani Monkey's body to avoid the submission. Dagestani Monkey has instead reached around Sweetsugar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dagestani Monkey arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Inbred Dagestani Monkey!

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