Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 3
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Lincoln finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Lincoln on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Howlett tries to clinch up but Lincoln circles away and keeps his distance.
Howlett defending well as Lincoln loads up on a big left hand.
Howlett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Howlett has his takedown stuffed
and Lincoln counters with a left to the body.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howlett avoids the body shot from Lincoln . #TD2#
Lincoln gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lincoln looking to control but Howlett passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett stops Lincoln from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Lincoln is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howlett pulls his head out easily.
Howlett controlling the action here. #T1##SUB2#
Howlett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lincoln doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howlett.
Lincoln tries to kick Howlett off but Howlett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Lincoln kicks off Howlett and gets to his feet.
Howlett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lincoln makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Howlett really felt that one!#T2##TD2#
Howlett closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lincoln to the mat! Lincoln manages to get full guard.
Lincoln is trying to control the position but Howlett postures up.
Howlett wants to control from the top but Lincoln keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lincoln looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howlett is one step ahead there.
Howlett is looking to work some ground and pound but Lincoln has wrist control.
Howlett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Howlett trying to control but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Howlett advances to half guard. #T3#
Lincoln is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lincoln slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howlett won't allow Lincoln to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Howlett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lincoln has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howlett has managed to get both his arms back between Lincoln 's legs - danger averted.
Howlett trying to control but Lincoln is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Howlett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lincoln counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander Lincoln has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.#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.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt - Lincoln sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Howlett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Howlett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Howlett shoots and misses
enabling Lincoln to counter with a crisp jab.
Lincoln fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Howlett checks it well.
Howlett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lincoln counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Howlett shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lincoln 's guard.
Lincoln controls Howlett momentarily but Howlett frees himself.
Howlett pushing down on Lincoln 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Howlett tries to pass to full mount but Lincoln defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Lincoln dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Howlett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lincoln throws a hook but Howlett blocks it.#TD2#
Howlett fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lincoln to the ground. Howlett is now in Lincoln 's guard.
Lincoln wants to sweep here but Howlett controlling him for the moment.
Howlett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lincoln swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lincoln is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?
Lincoln wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett trying to control but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
Lincoln tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howlett prevents Lincoln from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Howlett looking to sit in guard and control but Lincoln gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Howlett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lincoln stacks Howlett on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lincoln !
Howlett controls the position for a moment.
Lincoln tries to advance to mount but Howlett denies him. #SU#
Lincoln stands up and beckons Howlett to his feet.
Howlett fails with the takedown
and Lincoln cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lincoln swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lincoln tried to counter with a leg kick but Howlett avoided it.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lincoln as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Lincoln on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexander Lincoln has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lincoln manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Howlett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lincoln !
Lincoln wants to get back to his feet but Howlett drags him back down.#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!
Howlett prevents Lincoln from escaping the position.
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!
Lincoln is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Howlett trying to control the position but Lincoln is working away. #SUB2#
Howlett is trying to get an arm triangle but Lincoln is defending well.
Lincoln tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lincoln is pushing Howlett's head away, looking to escape. Howlett manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lincoln keeps working.
James Howlett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lincoln tries to bench press Howlett off him but Howlett keeps the position.
Howlett trying to control the action but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
Lincoln is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Howlett is trying to get an arm triangle but Lincoln is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Lincoln will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lincoln 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lincoln keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lincoln appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexander Lincoln is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A clash of legs there as Howlett blocks the low kick.
Lincoln scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Lincoln has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Howlett walks into a straight right hand from Lincoln .
Howlett dodges the punch combination from Lincoln .
And Howlett tries to counter it with a takedown but Lincoln pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Howlett misses with a takedown
and Lincoln connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Howlett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Lincoln as Howlett shoots in.
Lincoln is looking to counter punch.
Alexander Lincoln has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Lincoln bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Howlett's head.
Lincoln is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Howlett tries for a takedown but Lincoln circles away easily
and Lincoln counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Howlett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lincoln connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lincoln connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howlett.
Lincoln appears to be looking for a big counter.
Howlett walks into a left hand.
Howlett shoots for a double leg takedown but Lincoln sprawls well. He's pushed Howlett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lincoln circles away from the clinch attempt.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Lincoln to counter with a crisp jab.
Howlett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lincoln swivels and escapes.
Howlett blocks a jab.
Lincoln keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Lincoln throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Howlett on the side of the head.
Lincoln misses with a looping right.
Alexander Lincoln is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lincoln with a jab.
Howlett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincoln looks to land a combination but Howlett avoids it well.
Howlett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lincoln works the jab nicely.
Howlett misses with a takedown
and Lincoln makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Howlett shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Howlett trying to control from half guard but Lincoln is working away. #T3#
Lincoln is holding on to half guard well.
Howlett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lincoln knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howlett on the ground.
Howlett is looking to advance position but Lincoln won't allow it.
Lincoln desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lincoln is trying to control but can't.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lincoln is trying to stand back up but Howlett is controlling him #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Howlett checks a leg kick.
Lincoln throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Howlett fails with the takedown.
Howlett fails to land the takedown.
Howlett moves away from the strike by Lincoln .
Lincoln misses with a straight right.
James Howlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howlett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Lincoln showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lincoln , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Lincoln !
A very excited looking Alexander Lincoln 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2024

#R1#
Ginters tries to clinch up.
Pandens throws a big counter head kick but Ginters avoids it with no problem.
No luck for Ginters with that takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandens.
Pandens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ginters looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pandens throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ginters misses with a takedown
and Pandens counters with a nice uppercut.
Pandens with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Pandens lands a big uppercut and Ginters crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ginters looks OK. Pandens waves Ginters back to his feet!#ROC2#Ginters is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Gatis Ginters 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!
Ginters on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Ginters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pandens closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Ginters out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azriel Pandens!
Azriel Pandens thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Tsering scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Lox Sweetsugar has been cut.
Sweetsugar ducks under a wild hook from Tsering.
Tsering connects with a superb combination that knocks Sweetsugar out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Tsering before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Sweetsugar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tenzin Tsering!
Tenzin Tsering got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Praust throws a low kick, looking for Lewis's leg but Lewis calmly moves out of range.
Lewis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Praust defends it nicely.
Praust ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lewis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Praust fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lewis sprawls well initially but Praust persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lewis is looking for a sweep. Praust is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lewis won't allow Praust to pass to mount.
Lewis gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Praust pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Lewis is trying to keep Praust in close. #T1##SUB#
Lewis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Praust defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Praust tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
Praust pushing down on Lewis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Praust looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Praust is looking for a kimura here.
Praust lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Lewis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Praust trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Praust slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lewis wants to control but Praust postures up.
Praust tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Praust landing a few strikes.
Lewis is looking for a sweep.
Praust in side control lands a decent elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Derrick Lewis has been cut.
Praust scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lewis to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Praust working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lewis tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Praust happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Praust tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Praust has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lewis manages to get back to half guard.
Praust tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lewis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lewis has hold of Praust's hands but Praust slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Praust thows a huge punch but Lewis dodges it nicely.
Lewis gets back to full guard.
Praust tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lewis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Praust has passed into half guard!
Praust landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Praust landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Praust passes to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Praust dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Lewis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Praust fails to land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Lewis blocks the leg kick.
Praust showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis has his takedown stuffed
enabling Praust to counter with a crisp jab.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Praust shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Praust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Praust throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Lewis counters with a takedown into side control.
Praust keeps Lewis under control for a moment.
Praust is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lewis off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis wants to escape the position.
Praust scores with strikes from the back.
Praust loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Lewis hold on? #T1#
Praust scores with punches from the back.
Praust scores with punches and elbows.
Lewis staying busy and making it hard for Praust to control.
Lewis breaks Praust's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Praust looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lewis is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Praust had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lewis defends it easily.
Praust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Praust looking for a triangle here. Lewis is fighting it but it looks tight! Praust pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lewis is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marshall Praust!
Marshall Praust decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2024

#R1#
Rengazi goes for a double leg but Ginters avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ginters continues to drive forward.
As Rengazi looks to move away, Ginters throws a big counter combo but Rengazi just gets out of the way.
Rengazi shoots for a double leg takedown but Ginters sprawls well. He's pushed Rengazi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Faizul Rengazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ginters closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ginters lands with a punch from half guard. #SU#
Ginters decides to stand and escape the position.
Ginters looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rengazi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ginters as he jumps to the side.
Gatis Ginters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faizul Rengazi.#TD2#
Rengazi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Ginters manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rengazi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ginters has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rengazi tries for a takedown but Ginters manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Rengazi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rengazi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rengazi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rengazi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ginters defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rengazi is looking for a triangle but Ginters pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Rengazi 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.
Ginters wants to control from the top but Rengazi keeps moving.
Ginters wants to get up but he can't break Rengazi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ginters passes Rengazi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rengazi is positioning himself well to prevent Ginters advancing to mount.
Rengazi wants to improve his position but Ginters is controlling well.
It looks like Ginters is going to stand back up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rengazi tries to get to full guard but Ginters has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ginters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ginters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rengazi sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Ginters there.
Ginters prevents Rengazi from improving his position.#T3#
Ginters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rengazi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Rengazi looking for submissions off his back.
Ginters prevents Rengazi from improving his position.
Ginters is thwarting Rengazi's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Rengazi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rengazi has hold of Ginters's hands but Ginters slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ginters wants to take a breather but Rengazi is having none of it. #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.#SUB#
Ginters 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.
Rengazi trying to control but Ginters postures up.
Rengazi is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Rengazi actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rengazi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ginters is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Rengazi looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gatis Ginters dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Ginters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rengazi, pushing him back against the cage.
Rengazi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ginters gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ginters gets underhooks to prevent Rengazi's takedown attempt.
Ginters gets underhooks to prevent Rengazi's takedown attempt.
Gatis Ginters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faizul Rengazi.
Rengazi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ginters after a bit of a struggle.
Rengazi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rengazi jumps guard but Ginters stands there with Rengazi around his waist. Rengazi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ginters gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rengazi.
Ginters is pushing Rengazi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rengazi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rengazi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ginters gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rengazi can't get the takedown.
Ginters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rengazi is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Ginters gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rengazi regains guard.
Ginters keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rengazi's head.#SU#
Ginters gets to his feet - Rengazi follows without any prompting.
Gatis Ginters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rengazi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ginters pinned against the cage. Ginters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rengazi enables Ginters to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rengazi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rengazi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rengazi working for a triangle but Ginters defends it easily. #SU#
Ginters gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Rengazi shoots in but Ginters avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ginters tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rengazi manages to circle out of the way.
Rengazi shoots in but no luck this time.
Rengazi shoots for a double leg takedown but Ginters sprawls well. He's pushed Rengazi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rengazi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ginters as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Ginters closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rengazi's guard.#SUB2#
Rengazi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ginters stacks Rengazi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ginters!#SU#
Ginters stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rengazi shoots in looking for a takedown. Ginters tries to sprawl out of it but Rengazi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ginters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Rengazi misses with a takedown attempt - Ginters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ginters wants to clinch up but Rengazi keeps it at a distance.
Ginters leaves Rengazi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ginters tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rengazi manages to circle out of the way.
Rengazi blocks a head kick by Ginters.
Rengazi with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ginters counter with a right hand.
Ginters tries a head kick but it misses.
Rengazi shoots in for a takedown but Ginters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Ginters throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rengazi was covering up waiting for the punch and Ginters finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ginters postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Rengazi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ginters is aware though and is defending well.
Rengazi looking to control.
Ginters scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Ginters stands and steps away. Rengazi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck for Rengazi with that takedown attempt.
Ginters shoots in looking for a takedown but Rengazi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ginters's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rengazi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ginters is looking to clinch.
Ginters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rengazi can do to turn this around?
Rengazi shoots in but no luck this time.
As Rengazi tries to get set, Ginters tries to push him back and clinch up but Rengazi manages to avoid the attempt.
Rengazi has a takedown stuffed.
Rengazi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rengazi dives in for a single leg takedown but Ginters sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gatis Ginters dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ginters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rengazi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rengazi shoots in looking for a takedown but Ginters manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rengazi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Rengazi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gatis Ginters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ginters manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rengazi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ginters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rengazi is one step ahead there.
Rengazi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ginters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ginters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rengazi's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rengazi is looking for a triangle but Ginters pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Rengazi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ginters passes into half guard. #SUB#
Ginters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rengazi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ginters trying to control the action but Rengazi is working from the bottom. #SU#
Ginters stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Ginters closes the distance and clinches.
Rengazi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ginters just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rengazi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gatis Ginters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faizul Rengazi.
Ginters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ginters is trying to break free.
Rengazi tries to score a body lock takedown but Ginters shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2##TD#
Ginters manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rengazi wants to pass the guard but Ginters is keeping the position.
Faizul Rengazi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ginters is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rengazi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ginters is one step ahead there. #SU#
Rengazi is working an open guard so Ginters takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rengazi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ginters tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rengazi manages to circle out of the way.
Ginters leaves Rengazi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ginters gets caught napping as Rengazi dives in and scores a takedown. Ginters manages to retain guard.
Ginters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Ginters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rengazi's guard. #REVR#
Rengazi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rengazi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Rengazi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ginters passes into half guard. #SUB#
Ginters wants to work for an arm triangle but Rengazi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rengazi wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Ginters.
Ginters prevents Rengazi from improving his position.
Ginters is thwarting Rengazi's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Rengazi has a hand on Ginters's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ginters takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rengazi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ginters looking to control but Rengazi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ginters is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ginters raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ginters with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ginters controlling the position easily from mount.
Gatis Ginters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gatis Ginters!

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barboza
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Howlett's shoulder, as Howlett tries to avoid the 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.
Howlett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Howlett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Howlett moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like James Howlett has been cut.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Howlett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Petrov regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Petrov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Howlett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Howlett trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Howlett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howlett on the ground.
Howlett content to stall in guard here.
Howlett stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Howlett dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Howlett is looking to clinch.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
Good work by Howlett as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Howlett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrov defends well and Howlett ends up having to push Petrov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Howlett's head back.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howlett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov swings for the body but Howlett moves out of range.
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Howlett shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed Howlett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howlett manages to avoid it.#T3#
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Howlett is out of range and Petrov settles back down.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howlett moves away.
Howlett closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Howlett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Howlett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petrov with a jab.
Howlett looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Howlett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Howlett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Petrov - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Howlett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
Howlett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Howlett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howlett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Howlett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Howlett tries to move into range but Petrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Petrov is predictable there #TD2#
and Howlett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Petrov's guard.
Howlett advances position into side control!
Howlett tries to advance to mount but Petrov denies him.
Petrov is trying to control Howlett's posture but Howlett avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Petrov being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petrov is not content to let Howlett control the position. #SUB2#
Howlett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Howlett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
Petrov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ice Cream Parlour, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Howlett goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Petrov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Howlett's guard! Nice work there by Petrov!
Petrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Petrov wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.
Howlett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov's guard. #REVB#
Howlett wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Howlett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Howlett trying to move into half guard but instead Petrov has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Howlett is looking for a triangle but Petrov pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov preventing the sweep.
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 cut man is working on James Howlett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Howlett tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Howlett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Howlett closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Howlett pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Howlett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howlett is defended easily by Petrov.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrov pinned against the cage. Petrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrov stalks Howlett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Howlett's face. Howlett staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Howlett drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?
Howlett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petrov leaves Howlett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrov is looking to slow Howlett down with leg kicks.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD2#
Howlett gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Howlett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petrov, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Howlett crashes against the mat. #T2#
Petrov is trying to control Howlett's posture but Howlett avoids it.
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Howlett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Howlett has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Howlett swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Petrov is now in Howlett's guard. A big mistake from Howlett there, giving up the dominant position!
Petrov trying to control but Howlett is working from the bottom. #T3#
Howlett tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Howlett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving.
Petrov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Howlett looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Howlett working for submissions but it's allowed Petrov to get to half guard.
Howlett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Our winner, Grigoriy Petrov, 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: Sitsongrit vs Kentas 2
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Orel scores with a decent looking hook.
Orel leaves Lewis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Orel stuffs the takedown.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Orel.
Orel cracks Lewis with a good jab.
Orel with a nice cross.
Orel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lewis eats them both and turns towards Orel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adam Orel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Lewis.
Orel throws out a powerful jab.
Orel tests Lewis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orel throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily.
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!
Lewis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Orel counters with a three punch combo that has Lewis backing up. Lewis nods at Orel to acknowledge the strikes.
Lewis shoots in but Orel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lewis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lewis fails with the takedown.#T1#
Orel punishes Lewis's body with a nice straight punch.
Orel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lewis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lewis there as he acknowledges the shot.
No luck for Lewis with that takedown attempt.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left and a right from Orel both land. Nice combination.
Orel looks to land a left hand but Lewis moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Orel gets caught napping as Lewis dives in and scores a takedown. Orel manages to retain guard.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Orel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis won't allow Orel to get back to his feet.
Orel 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.
Lewis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orel wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Lewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Orel is pushing Lewis's head away, looking to escape. Lewis manages to hold on to the position though.
Lewis wants to control but Orel is keeping him busy.
Orel wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Lewis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Orel pushes Lewis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lewis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lewis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orel.
And Lewis tries to counter it with a takedown but Orel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Orel circles away easily
and Orel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Orel.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lewis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Orel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Orel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lewis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lewis somewhat.#T4#
Orel slaps away a takedown attempt from Lewis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Orel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lewis tries to clinch but Orel moves out of range.
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orel.
Lewis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lewis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Orel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orel moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orel looks to land a right hand but Lewis moved out of range.
Orel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orel throws a hook but Lewis avoids it easily.
Lewis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lewis has a takedown stuffed.
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lewis looks for a takedown but Orel sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Orel dominated that round.
That's time! Orel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Orel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Derrick Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orel swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
Derrick Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Orel as Lewis shoots in.
Lewis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orel tries to avoid it but Lewis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orel to the ground. Orel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orel throws a series of strikes that have Lewis backpedaling.
Lewis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adam Orel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Lewis.
Orel cracks Lewis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orel stuffs the takedown attempt from Lewis. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.
Lewis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lewis scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lewis is defended easily by Orel.#T1#
Orel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lewis.
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lewis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lewis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orel.
Orel lands a really nice looking cross but Lewis seems unphased.
Lewis slips a straight right by Orel.
Lewis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Orel finds it's way through Lewis's defenses.
Orel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orel works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orel. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orel scores with a decent looking hook.
Orel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lewis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Orel.
Orel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Orel.
Orel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
Orel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lewis under the eye.
Orel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lewis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adam Orel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lewis dives in for a single leg takedown but Orel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Orel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Orel shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Orel misses.
Orel throws a looping overhand right but Lewis ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Orel. That snapped Lewis's head back.
Lewis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orel cracks a nice hook into Lewis's ribs.#T3#
Lewis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orel's corner calls for a 1-2. Orel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Orel.
Orel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lewis.
Orel cracks Lewis with a good jab.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orel as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lewis or perhaps it was just good defense by Orel, which made it look bad.
Lewis slips a straight right by Orel.
Orel throws a hook to the side of Lewis's head but Lewis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Orel duly obliges.
Lewis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orel misses with the combination. #T4#
Orel throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Orel misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orel connects with the punch.
A big right from Orel misses.
Orel scores with a one two! Lewis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Orel.
Lewis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orel jabs at Lewis's body.
Lewis goes for a double leg but Orel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Orel continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Orel misses the target.
Lewis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orel avoids it really well and circles away.
Orel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lewis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Orel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Lewis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Orel dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt
letting Orel counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Orel.
Orel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lewis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Orel.
Donk. Orel catches Lewis right on the button with a cross.
Lewis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lewis shoots for a double leg takedown but Orel sprawls well. He's pushed Lewis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orel scores with a jab.
Orel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Orel misses with a hook.
Orel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adam Orel is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orel circles away.
Adam Orel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Lewis.
Lewis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lewis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Lewis moves out of range as Orel strikes.
Orel misses the jab.
Orel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Lewis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Orel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Orel sneaks out the side door and pushes Lewis away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orel looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Lewis closes the distance and clinches up with Orel, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes Orel against the cage but Orel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orel lands an overhand right.
Lewis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis fails with the takedown.
Orel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#Lewis is rocked!
Lewis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can Orel finish him?
The crowd cheers as Orel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lewis doesn't seem phased though.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Orel moves out of range.
Lewis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orel defends well and Lewis ends up having to push Orel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Orel scores with a jab.
Lewis with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Orel moves into the clinch.
Orel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Orel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Orel has Lewis pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Lewis is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Orel - that's hurt Lewis badly! Oh, another knee lands and Lewis is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Lewis doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Adam Orel!

Event: DMMA 296 Martin vs Evans
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Hurry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hurry bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Conway's head backwards.
Hurry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Jake Conway has been cut.
Hurry throws a body punch but Conway moves out of range.
Hurry throws a head kick but Conway moves out of range.
Conway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurry moves away.
Hurry dodges the punch combination from Conway.
Hurry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hurry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hurry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Hurry.
Conway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Hurry closes the distance and clinches.
Conway misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conway pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Conway has a couple of punches blocked by Hurry.
Conway lands a right hand.
Conway looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1##BC#
Hurry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hurry lunges at Conway with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Conway's hand.
Hurry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Hurry.
Hurry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Conway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Conway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hurry backwards.
Hurry leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Hurry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hurry throws a sloppy head kick and Conway moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Hurry misses
and Conway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hurry blocks a jab.
Hurry lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hurry. #T2#
Hurry blocks a leg kick.
Hurry wants to clinch
and Conway counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Conway throws a push kick but Hurry slaps the foot to one side.
Conway misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Hurry.
Conway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hurry.
Hurry doesn't manage to clinch there - Conway circles away.
Hurry lands a glancing blow to the side of Conway's head.
Hurry swings for the body but Conway moves out of range.
Conway misses with a looping right.
Hurry doesn't manage to clinch there - Conway circles away.
Hurry tries a head kick but it misses.
Hurry throws a head kick that Conway semi-blocks. #T3##CL2#
Conway has managed to clinch.
Conway lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hurry.
Conway throws an elbow but it misses.
Hurry blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Hurry manages to break the clinch.
Conway swats away the attempt to clinch by Hurry.
Hurry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hurry lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Conway backs up against the cage.
Conway throws out a loose jab but Hurry uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by Hurry misses
and Conway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hurry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Conway.
Conway listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Conway throws a hook to the side of Hurry's head but Hurry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Hurry pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Conway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hurry, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Hurry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hurry throws a sloppy head kick and Conway moves out of range easily.
Conway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Conway throws a body kick that misses.
A left and a right from Hurry both land. Nice combination. #CUT#That has opened up Jake Conway's cut even more.#CL2#
Conway clinches up with Hurry and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hurry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hurry throws a hook but Conway avoids it easily.
Hurry lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Conway backs up against the cage.
Hurry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#The cut above Jake Conway's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Hurry has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Conway. #BC#
Hurry breaks from the clinch.
Conway blocks a head kick by Hurry.
Conway appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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 Never Hurry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Conway's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hurry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Never Hurry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hurry throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No joy there for Conway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Never Hurry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Conway looks to move away, Hurry throws a big counter combo but Conway just gets out of the way.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Conway in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hurry tries a head kick but it misses.
Conway is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Hurry forces Conway back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Hurry as the two fighters clinch.
Hurry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conway misses with an elbow over the top.
Conway misses with a punch on the inside.
Hurry misses with an elbow over the top.
Conway lands with a right to the head.
Conway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hurry blocking some punches.
Conway has a couple of punches blocked by Hurry. #BC#
Hurry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conway slips a jab and a cross from Hurry.
A little jabbing left from Conway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Conway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurry.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Hurry scores with a four punch combination!
Conway scores with the left hand. Hurry knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Conway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conway looks to land a right hand but Hurry moved out of range.
Hurry ducks under a wild hook from Conway.
Conway scores with a head kick.
Conway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hurry just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conway! But no joy.
Conway tries to land a leg kick but Hurry saw it coming and moves away.
Hurry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conway! But no joy.
Hurry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hurry moves in looking to clinch but Conway pushes him off.
Conway throws a fast counter high kick but Hurry manages to duck under it in time.
Conway moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Hurry is rocked!
Conway throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hurry clean off his feet! He's out cold! Conway stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Conway!
A relieved looking Jake Conway thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH:Tryastsyn v Dankovich 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Howlett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martola's waist but Martola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howlett off to one side.
Martola looks to land a left hand but Howlett moved out of range nicely.
Martola thuds his right hand into Howlett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Howlett scores with a takedown into Martola's guard.#SUB2#
Martola looking for a guillotine here but Howlett defends easily.
Martola pulls Howlett in to control the position. #SUB2#
Howlett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Howlett has managed to get both his arms back between Martola's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Howlett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Howlett is pushing down on Martola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martola is fighting to maintain full guard but Howlett has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Martola is trying to get back to full guard.
Martola keeps trying to improve his position.
Martola desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martola is looking to improve his position.
Martola is trying to control but can't.
Martola is looking to improve his position.
Howlett frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Howlett trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2##SUB#
Howlett is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Martola to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Martola shrugs it off.
Martola keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Howlett wants to take Martola's back here but Martola is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Martola working to try and regain half guard.
Martola looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Martola is really stuck here.
Howlett tries to keep control of the position but Martola is staying busy.
Martola trying to control the action but Howlett just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Howlett is hanging on to Martola's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Martola preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Howlett. #SUB#
Howlett working for a choke but Martola is defending well.
Martola can't escape the position. #SUB#
Howlett looking for the choke but no joy.
Martola tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Martola tries to reverse the position but Howlett maintains control.#SUB#
Howlett has control of Martola's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Martola regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Martola tries to hold on but Howlett pushes him away. #SUB#
Howlett is working for a guillotine from mount but Martola frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Martola tries to improve his position but Howlett has taken his back! Howlett has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Martola tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Howlett pushes Martola away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Howlett!
James Howlett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Tryastsyn
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Chestner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Chestner misses.
Chestner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Lewis shoots in but no luck this time.
Lewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chestner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chestner throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Derrick Lewis has been cut.
Chestner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Chestner. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chestner throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Chestner shows good takedown defense.
Lewis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chestner lands a nice hook to Lewis's body. Lewis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chestner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lewis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lewis fails to land the takedown.
Chestner throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chestner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chestner as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Lewis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lewis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Chestner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lewis is defending against the submission attempts here by Chestner. #SUB2#
Chestner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chestner tries to pass to full mount but Lewis defends it. #SUB2#
Chestner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lewis is just riding it out for now. Chestner eventually gives up the hold.
Chestner is pressing down on Lewis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lewis is holding on for now. #T2#
Chestner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lewis! #SUB2#
Chestner wants to finish this one by submission but Lewis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chestner. #SUB2#
Chestner is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lewis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lewis shrugs it off.
Chestner is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lewis tries to hold on but Chestner postures up.#SUB2#
Chestner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lewis is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Chestner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chestner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis trying to control but Chestner is working from the bottom.
Chestner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lewis looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Chestner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lewis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chestner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lewis manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Chestner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lewis 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! Chestner rolls with it to try and escape but Lewis cranks on the arm and Chestner is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derrick Lewis!

Event: DMMA 286 Okongwu vs Spong
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Kearney lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Never Hurry has been cut.#CL2#
Kearney darts in and clinches Hurry up against the cage.
Hurry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kearney lands a left hand.
Hurry prevents a body shot from Kearney. #BC#
Hurry breaks from the clinch.
Hurry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Hurry instigates a clinch.
Kearney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hurry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Hurry breaks from the clinch.
Hurry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hurry throws a body punch but Kearney moves out of range.
Hurry throws a head kick but Kearney moves out of range.
Kearney now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hurry dips to his left and cracks Kearney with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurry lands a jab to the nose.
Some wild striking there from Kearney.
Kearney swings for the body but Hurry moves out of range. #T1#
Hurry lands a nice shot to the body.
Hurry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kearney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kearney lands with a straight right. Hurry didn't see that one coming.
Hurry is looking to clinch.
Hurry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hurry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kearney doesn't seem bothered though.
Kearney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurry.
Hurry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kearney. #CL#
Hurry instigates a clinch.
Hurry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kearney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kearney prevents Hurry from breaking the clinch.
Hurry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kearney working aggressively here. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Kearney manages to break the clinch.
Kearney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hurry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kearney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hurry throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hurry throws a lazy right hand but Kearney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hurry throws a head kick but Kearney moves out of range.
Kearney throws out a counter right but Hurry avoids it with no problem.
Hurry walks into a left hand.
Kearney throws out a loose jab but Hurry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kearney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kearney throws out a loose jab but Hurry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kearney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hurry.#CL2#
Kearney clinches up with Hurry and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hurry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hurry throws a sloppy head kick and Kearney moves out of range easily. #T3#
Kearney takes a swing at Hurry's ribcage but misses.
Hurry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Hurry does no damage.
Hurry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurry appears to be looking for a big counter.
Never Hurry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurry lands a slapping body shot.
Hurry scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hurry throws a series of punches but Kearney moves out of range.
Hurry throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kearney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hurry thinking.
Kearney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kearney connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hurry. Hurry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hurry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kearney throws a body punch but Hurry moves out of range.
BOOM! Kearney lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hurry. Hurry tries to recover but Kearney is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hurry lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Kearney!
Patrick Kearney seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Enfusion MMA #9
Date: Jan 25, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Sweetsugar closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Muzhaiev manages to break the clinch.
Lox Sweetsugar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sweetsugar rushes Muzhaiev and presses him up against the ropes.
Muzhaiev is trying to pull guard but Sweetsugar has him pressed against the ropes.#TD2#
Sweetsugar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Muzhaiev actively working from the bottom here.
Muzhaiev tries to get to full guard but Sweetsugar has control of the leg.
Sweetsugar wants to stand up but Muzhaiev is controlling the position. #SUB#
Muzhaiev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sweetsugar wants to stand up but Muzhaiev has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Sweetsugar tries to stand but as he's on his way up, Muzhaiev locks on to a trailing arm. Oh, he's locked on a tight looking armbar - it looks tight! Muzhaiev rolls him over and extends the submission further. Sweetsugar is forced to tap! He'll be kicking himself for that sloppy move but that was very slick from Muzhaiev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruslan Muzhaiev!
Ruslan Muzhaiev retains his heavyweight title!

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Materlak
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kentas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kentas sprawls well. Kentas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Howlett gets slowly back to his feet.
Kentas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Howlett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Howlett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kentas 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.
Howlett looks for a takedown but Kentas sprawls well.
Howlett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
Kentas swats away the attempt to clinch by Howlett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Howlett tries to sprawl but Kentas drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kentas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Kentas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howlett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kentas.
Kentas wants to pass to mount but Howlett is defending the position.
Howlett regains full guard. Nicely done.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kentas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kentas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully.
Kentas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Howlett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kentas looking to pass the guard.
Kentas trying to control but Howlett is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kentas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Howlett controls Kentas momentarily but Kentas frees himself.
Kentas forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Kentas is trying to control the action in half guard but Howlett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Howlett is looking for a sweep. Kentas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kentas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Howlett to regain full guard.
Kentas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kentas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howlett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kentas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kentas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kentas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Howlett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kentas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Howlett on the side of the head.
Howlett slips a jab from Kentas.
Howlett attempts a counter takedown but Kentas avoids it well and moves away.
Howlett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kentas pinned against the cage. Kentas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howlett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kentas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Howlett moves into range and clinches up with Kentas.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howlett's elbow.
Nice body punch from Kentas - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kentas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Kentas scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Howlett lands a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Kentas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howlett defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kentas is looking for a triangle but Howlett pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Howlett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Howlett avoids the body shot from Kentas.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kentas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Howlett is out of range.
Kentas connects with a nice looking jab.
Kentas connects with a nice looking jab.
Kentas misses with a double jab #TD#
so Howlett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Howlett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kentas is looking to regain half guard here but Howlett keeps moving and retains side control.
James Howlett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Howlett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kentas, who protects the arm well.
Kentas is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Howlett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kentas wants to control but Howlett postures up.
Kentas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kentas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kentas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Kentas actively working from the bottom here.
Kentas is looking to improve his position.
Howlett is looking to take a break and control but Kentas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Howlett prevents Kentas from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kentas is staying active underneath Howlett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kentas is trying to maintain the position but Howlett is very close to passing his half guard.
Kentas is looking for a sweep. Howlett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kentas is trying to maintain the position but Howlett is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Howlett wants to work for an arm triangle but Kentas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Kentas is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kentas trying to control but Howlett postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kentas throws a big shot that misses.
Howlett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howlett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Howlett feints and as Kentas raises his hands in defense, Howlett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Kentas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kentas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kentas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Kentas 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.
Kentas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kentas trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Kentas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Howlett is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kentas.
Howlett works to advance to full mount. Kentas defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kentas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kentas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howlett is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that James Howlett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Howlett moves away.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howlett was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.#CL#
Howlett moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Kentas manages to break the clinch.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas connects with a body shot that sends Howlett's belly button to the back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howlett.
Kentas unleashes a big counter combination but Howlett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Howlett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas misses with a looping left.
Howlett checks a low kick from Kentas.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Kentas misses with a leg kick.
Rimtas Kentas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howlett dives in and grabs Kentas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kentas pushes down on Howlett's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown but Kentas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kentas scores with a hook.
Kentas missing with a left hand there. Howlett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Howlett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kentas was covering up waiting for the punch and Howlett finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Kentas 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.
Kentas wants to sweep here but Howlett controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kentas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kentas looking for a guillotine here but Howlett defends easily.
Kentas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Kentas 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.#SUB2#
Kentas looking for a guillotine here but Howlett defends easily. #SUB2#
Kentas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howlett defends it easily.
Howlett wants to pass the guard but Kentas is keeping the position.
Howlett trying to control but Kentas is working from the bottom. #T3#
Howlett passes into half guard.
Kentas trying to hold on to Howlett's head to control him but Howlett postures up.
Howlett wants to take a breather but Kentas is having none of it.
Kentas gets full guard.
Kentas is trying to control the position but Howlett postures up.
Howlett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kentas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kentas being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Kentas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howlett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #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.#SUB2#
Kentas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Howlett stacks Kentas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Howlett!
Kentas is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Howlett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kentas is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Howlett stalls from top position.
Kentas is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rimtas Kentas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kentas 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Enfusion MMA #8
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Sweetsugar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hastings is fending him off so far but Sweetsugar persists. Nope, Hastings circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sweetsugar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Hastings gets a double leg takedown into Sweetsugar's guard.
Hastings stops Sweetsugar from standing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hastings sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hastings won't allow Sweetsugar to get back to his feet. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sweetsugar throws a head kick that Hastings semi-blocks.
Hastings circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hastings throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hastings. Sweetsugar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sweetsugar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sweetsugar tries to clinch there but Hastings circles away.
Hastings throws out a counter right but Sweetsugar avoids it with no problem.
Sweetsugar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hastings defends it nicely.
Hastings tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lox Sweetsugar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sweetsugar is breathing heavily.
Hastings avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hastings appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sweetsugar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hastings swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Hastings tries to keep at a distance but Sweetsugar has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Hastings tries to score a body lock takedown but Sweetsugar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hastings wants a takedown.
Hastings wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Sweetsugar pulls guard successfully.
Sweetsugar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sweetsugar is looking to stand up but Hastings isn't so interested in that idea.
Hastings is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Sweetsugar wants to stand up but Hastings is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We've been informed that Hastings has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hastings shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hastings was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hastings should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hastings has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sweetsugar is trying to stand.#T4#
Hastings controlling the position easily from mount.
Sweetsugar is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hastings looking to ground and pound but Sweetsugar is blocking nicely.
Sweetsugar is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hastings controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hastings dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A big left from Hastings misses.
Hastings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Sweetsugar moves into the clinch.
Sweetsugar pushes off an throws an elbow but Hastings leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sweetsugar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sweetsugar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Hastings to keep the fight standing.
Hastings tries to score a body lock takedown but Sweetsugar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Sweetsugar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hastings's brow.
Sweetsugar lands an elbow just above Hastings 's eye. #BC#
Sweetsugar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweetsugar wants to clinch#TD2#
and Hastings counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hastings.
Sweetsugar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hastings trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweetsugar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hastings is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hastings prevents Sweetsugar from getting back to his feet.
Hastings wants to control from the top but Sweetsugar keeps moving.
Sweetsugar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hastings is controlling him.
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sweetsugar wants to clinch.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sweetsugar tries to clinch there but Hastings circles away.
Sweetsugar is looking to clinch but Hastings is avoiding it. #CL#
Sweetsugar moves into range and clinches up with Hastings.
Hastings goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sweetsugar prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sweetsugar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hastings is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lox Sweetsugar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hastings.
Sweetsugar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hastings has Sweetsugar pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Sweetsugar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sweetsugar.
Sweetsugar lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Hastings takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sweetsugar lands an elbow that stopped Hastings in his tracks for a moment.
Sweetsugar taking a breather.
Sweetsugar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hastings just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Hastings is pressed up against the ropes. Sweetsugar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hastings down to the mat. Hastings avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hastings missing with a left hand there. Sweetsugar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sweetsugar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hastings is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hastings wants to clinch up but Sweetsugar keeps it at a distance.
Lox Sweetsugar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hastings throws a solid leg kick but Sweetsugar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hastings.
Some bone on bone action there as Sweetsugar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Hastings misses its intended target. #T4##CL#
Sweetsugar gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sweetsugar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sweetsugar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hastings is fending him off so far but Sweetsugar persists. Nope, Hastings circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hastings. Sweetsugar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sweetsugar is looking to clinch but Hastings is avoiding it. #TD2#
Hastings throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sweetsugar was covering up waiting for the punch and Hastings finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hastings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sweetsugar is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hastings controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lox Sweetsugar dominated that second round.
That's time! Sweetsugar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hastings shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sweetsugar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hastings won't allow Sweetsugar to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hastings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Sweetsugar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sweetsugar stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Sweetsugar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hastings, pushing him back against the ropes.#T1#
Sweetsugar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hastings's defenses.
Sweetsugar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sweetsugar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hastings's face. #BC#
Sweetsugar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hastings throws a jab when Sweetsugar was well out of range.
Sweetsugar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hastings paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sweetsugar moves to clinch but Hastings breaks away #TD2#
and Hastings counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sweetsugar wants to stand up but Hastings is controlling him. #T2#
Sweetsugar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sweetsugar wants to stand and escape but Hastings is having none of it.
Hastings tries to free his leg and advance position but Sweetsugar is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hastings just misses with a punch to the body.
Hastings throws a body punch but Sweetsugar moves out of range.
Hastings throws a body shot but no joy.
Sweetsugar tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Hastings counters with a shoot takedown. Sweetsugar fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sweetsugar is looking to stand up but Hastings isn't so interested in that idea.
Sweetsugar is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hastings dives into side control. #T3#
Sweetsugar wants to get back to his feet.
Hastings in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sweetsugar wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hastings controls the position from side control.
Hastings misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Hastings looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sweetsugar wants to get back to his feet.
Sweetsugar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hastings.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sweetsugar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hastings asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hastings tries to clinch there but Sweetsugar circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hastings comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hastings 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Lox Sweetsugar!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Jack Hastings!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Jack Hastings!

Jack Hastings wins by split decision!
After the fight, Jack Hastings 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: Tryastsyn vs Barrels
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Keil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Derrick Lewis has been cut.
Keil with a nice calf kick.
Keil misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Lewis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Keil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Keil has his foot on Lewis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lewis works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keil is pulling down on Lewis's head. It's preventing any offense from Lewis, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Keil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Keil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis looking to pass the guard.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Keil keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Lewis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Keil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Keil has his foot on Lewis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lewis works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lewis drops back looking for a leg! Keil is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Keil manages to kick Lewis off! Lewis jumps back into Keil's guard. #SUB#
Keil is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lewis is aware though and is defending well.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Keil is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lewis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lewis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Keil wants to stand and escape but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Keil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Keil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewis defends well.
Keil seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Keil seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Lewis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keil trying to keep a closed guard but Lewis is proving a slippery customer. #T3##SUB#
Keil looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lewis has picked Keil up and slammed him! Keil can't keep hold of the triangle and Lewis manages to pass to side control!
Lewis trying to control the action but Keil is working from the bottom.
Keil is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lewis gets to mount! Keil was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Keil tries to hold on but Lewis postures up.
Keil regains half guard.#SUB#
Keil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Lewis is just content to waste time from the top position. Keil takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Keil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Keil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Keil is keeping the position.
Lewis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Keil looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Keil has Lewis pulled in close to control his posture.
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 Donner Keil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Derrick Lewis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Keil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keil throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keil sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keil throwing a counter right hand but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Lewis fails to land the takedown.
Donner Keil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Lewis.
Lewis fails with the takedown
and Keil counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keil sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lewis somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown. Keil tries to sprawl out of it but Lewis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Keil.
Keil throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Lewis counters with a takedown into side control.
Derrick Lewis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keil tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lewis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Keil manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Keil is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lewis pulls his head out easily.
Keil manages to get to full guard.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Keil keeps moving.
Keil keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass. #T2#
Keil looking to control. #SUB#
Keil throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lewis escapes and throws Keil's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lewis wants to control but Keil is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Lewis tries for a kimura but Keil is defending well. #SUB2#
Lewis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Keil has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lewis but great work by Keil.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Keil is trying to get an arm triangle but Lewis is defending well. #T3#
Lewis is trying to improve his position.
Keil tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Keil is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lewis tries to buck Keil off but Keil is having none of it.
Keil advances to full mount. #SU#
Keil stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lewis checks a low kick from Keil.
Keil lands with a shot to the body.
Keil works Lewis's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Keil does no damage. #TD2#
Lewis gets a takedown into half guard.
Keil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keil works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Keil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donner Keil dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Lewis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Lewis with that takedown attempt.
Keil throws a big counter combination but Lewis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Keil misses the target.#TD2#
Lewis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Keil quickly recovers to half guard.
Keil wants to stand back up but Lewis manages to pass into side control.
Keil gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Keil looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lewis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Keil is looking to get back to is feet but Lewis passes into side control. #T1#
Lewis throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Keil is looking to regain half guard here but Lewis keeps moving and retains side control.
Keil wants to control but Lewis postures up.#SUB2#
Lewis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Keil is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lewis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Keil wants to improve his position but Lewis is controlling well. #SUB#
Keil looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Keil tries to roll over but Lewis keeps him under control.#SUB#
Keil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#ES#
Keil kicks Lewis off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Keil as Lewis shoots in.
Keil looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Donner Keil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Lewis.
Lewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keil.
Keil lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Keil lands with a good body shot.
Lewis misses with a takedown
and Keil counters with a three punch combo that has Lewis backing up. Lewis nods at Keil to acknowledge the strikes.
Derrick Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Lewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Keil counters with an outside leg kick.
Keil throws a nice inside leg kick.
Keil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?
Lewis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Keil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keil throws a head kick that misses.
Lewis with the counter takedown but Keil avoids it easily.
Derrick Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derrick Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis with a poor takedown
and Keil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lewis thinking.
Keil fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lewis fails to land the takedown.
As Lewis backs away, Keil returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lewis fails with the takedown
and Keil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Lewis drops his hands for a split second and Keil immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Lewis face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Keil follows up with a right hand that knocks Lewis into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Donner Keil!
An out of breath Donner Keil thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 280 Walton vs Spong
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Prix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hurry's hands.
Hurry misses with a head kick.
Hurry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Prix misses with a looping left.
Prix lands a slapping body shot.
Prix throws a jab when Hurry was well out of range.
Hurry let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Prix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prix misses with a few strikes there.
Hurry tries to clinch but Prix moves out of range.
Hurry staying out of range there.
Hurry throws a head kick that misses.
Hurry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prix.
Hurry throws an overhand right that lands on Prix's shoulder, as Prix tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Hurry moves into the clinch.
Hurry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Prix breaks the clinch.
Hurry tests Prix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Prix avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Hurry misses with the combination.
Hurry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prix.
Hurry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Prix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hurry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prix misses with a straight left.
Hurry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Prix with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurry misses the target.
Prix avoids the head kick by Hurry.
Hurry lands a nice shot that snaps Prix's head back. #CL2#
Hurry has Prix up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Prix breaks the clinch.
Hurry throws a head kick but Prix moves out of range.
Hurry looks to land a right hand but Prix moved out of range.
Prix clobbers Hurry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hurry misses the shot to the body.
Hurry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prix.
Hurry pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Prix blocks a head kick by Hurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurry avoids the body shot from Prix.
Hurry throws a head kick that misses.
Hurry dips to his left and cracks Prix with an uppercut!
Hurry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hurry there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hurry misses with a body shot.
Hurry scores with a shot to the body.
Prix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurry moves away.
Hurry catches Prix with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hurry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prix.
Hurry moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurry throws a right hand that Prix ducks under and follows up with a left that Prix also avoids with ease.
Prix throws out a loose jab but Hurry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurry throws a sloppy head kick and Prix moves out of range easily.
Prix slips a jab and a cross from Hurry.
Prix blocks a head kick by Hurry. #T3#
Prix throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hurry.
Prix lunges at Hurry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hurry's hand.
Prix just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hurry.
Hurry moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Cyrus Prix has been cut.
Prix throws an overhand right that lands on Hurry's shoulder, as Hurry tries to avoid the shot.
Hurry tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Prix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Prix is looking to chop away at Hurry's legs.
Hurry shapes to counter with a head kick.
Prix avoids the head kick by Hurry.
Hurry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prix.
Prix thumps Hurry with a low kick.
Hurry tries to clinch up but Prix circles away and keeps his distance.
Prix misses with a hook. Hurry ducked under it nicely.
Hurry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prix.
Prix loads up on a big right hand but Hurry slips the punch.
Hurry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Hurry takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Prix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hurry tries to clinch but Prix is having none of it.
Hurry digs a good body shot into Prix's ribs.
Prix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurry throws a head kick but Prix moves out of range.
Hurry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hurry connects with a high kick.
Hurry staying out of range there.
Hurry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hurry wants to clinch.
Prix misses with a hook. Hurry ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Hurry does no damage.
Prix is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Prix avoids the head kick by Hurry.
Prix slips under a jab from Hurry.
Prix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Never Hurry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cyrus Prix's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Prix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hurry avoids the body shot from Prix.
Hurry missing with a left hand there. Prix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Never Hurry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prix throws a sloppy head kick and Hurry moves out of range easily.
Hurry slips a jab from Prix.
Prix moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHurry.
Jab from Prix.
Hurry misses with a head kick.
Hurry throws a head kick but Prix moves out of range.
Prix throwing a counter right hand but Hurry manages to avoid it.
Prix keeps the fight on the outside.
Prix misses with an uppercut
and Hurry counters with a nice body shot.
Prix drops Hurry with a big left hand! Hurry is injured, injured bad! Prix jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyrus Prix!
Cyrus Prix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Enfusion MMA #7
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Travis is defended easily by Sweetsugar.
Travis shoots in for a double leg but Sweetsugar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Travis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sweetsugar avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howie Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Travis keeps the fight on the outside.
Sweetsugar is looking to chop away at Travis's legs.
Sweetsugar throws a series of punches but Travis moves out of range.
Travis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sweetsugar swivels and escapes.
No luck for Travis with that takedown attempt.
Sweetsugar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Travis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sweetsugar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sweetsugar fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweetsugar wants to clinch up but Travis keeps it at a distance.
Sweetsugar wants to clinch up but Travis keeps it at a distance.
Travis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sweetsugar's waist but Sweetsugar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Travis off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sweetsugar tries to clinch but Travis is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Travis is defended easily by Sweetsugar.
Howie Travis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweetsugar stuffs the takedown attempt from Travis. Travis gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Sweetsugar wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Travis.
Travis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Travis circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Travis with that takedown attempt.
Travis dives in for a single leg takedown but Sweetsugar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Sweetsugar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sweetsugar is trying to drag Travis to the mat but Travis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Travis is trying to drag Sweetsugar to the mat but Sweetsugar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Travis is trying to drag Sweetsugar to the mat but Sweetsugar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#T2##TD2#
Sweetsugar manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Travis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sweetsugar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sweetsugar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sweetsugar! #REVB#
Travis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Travis is looking to reverse the position.
Sweetsugar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Travis!
Sweetsugar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sweetsugar working the ground and pound effectively.
Travis wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sweetsugar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Travis is looking to escape. #T3#
Sweetsugar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sweetsugar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Travis is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Travis is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sweetsugar landing strikes from the mount and Travis is in trouble!
Sweetsugar with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Travis tries to improve his position but Sweetsugar has taken his back! Sweetsugar has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Travis tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sweetsugar pushes Travis away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lox Sweetsugar!

Event: Enfusion MMA #6
Date: Jan 01, 2024

#R1#
Sweetsugar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Sweetsugar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Muzhaiev to the mat! Muzhaiev manages to get full guard.
Muzhaiev looking to control.
Sweetsugar looking to sit in guard and control but Muzhaiev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sweetsugar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Muzhaiev is controlling him.
Muzhaiev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Muzhaiev postures up in Sweetsugar's guard and throws a big left but Sweetsugar blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muzhaiev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Muzhaiev trying to control but Sweetsugar is working from the bottom.
Muzhaiev passes Sweetsugar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Muzhaiev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Muzhaiev stops Sweetsugar from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muzhaiev slows the pace down in half guard.
Muzhaiev trying to pass the guard but Sweetsugar defending well.
Muzhaiev controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Sweetsugar pushes Muzhaiev up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sweetsugar tries to throw a body punch but Muzhaiev avoids it by throwing Sweetsugar back against the ropes. #T3#
Sweetsugar struggles to land a body shot inside as Muzhaiev controls his hands.
Muzhaiev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Sweetsugar to keep the fight standing.
Muzhaiev has Sweetsugar pressed against the ropes, preventing Sweetsugar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sweetsugar lands an elbow just above Muzhaiev 's eye.
Muzhaiev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Sweetsugar is fighting off a takedown attempt but Muzhaiev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sweetsugar to the mat. Sweetsugar regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sweetsugar wants to get back to his feet but Muzhaiev passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Muzhaiev maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sweetsugar could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Muzhaiev has cracked it and Sweetsugar is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Muzhaiev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ruslan Muzhaiev!
Ruslan Muzhaiev is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: SMASH: Khan vs Mukunzi
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Tonon throws a nice looking combination but Howlett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Howlett gets a double leg takedown into Tonon's guard.
Howlett stopping the sweep attempt from Tonon.
Tonon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Howlett's guard. #REVR#
Howlett 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.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Howlett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tonon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Howlett postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon managing to control the position.
Tonon looking to control. #T1#
Howlett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
Tonon wants to sweep here but Howlett controlling him for the moment.
Tonon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howlett manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howlett is keeping the position for now.
Tonon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Howlett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tonon content to stall in guard here.
Tonon with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Howlett is retaining full guard.
Tonon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Howlett manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tonon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howlett is one step ahead there.
Tonon pulls Howlett in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Howlett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Tonon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Tonon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Tonon is pulling down on Howlett's head. It's preventing any offense from Howlett, at least for the moment.
Tonon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tonon trying to control the position here.
Tonon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tonon misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Howlett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Howlett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tonon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Howlett scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Tonon.
Tonon connects with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Tonon as Howlett shoots in.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tonon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Howlett shoots in and drives through. Tonon sprawls well.
Tonon looks to land a combination but Howlett avoids it well.
Tonon closes the distance and clinches up with Howlett, looking for a takedown. Tonon pushes Howlett against the cage but Howlett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Howlett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tonon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?
Howlett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Damian Tonon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Howlett.
Tonon cracks Howlett with a good jab.#CL2#
Howlett rushes Tonon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Howlett wants a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Tonon lands a takedown into guard.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Howlett is retaining full guard.
Howlett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonon is one step ahead there.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Howlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Howlett.
Tonon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tonon.
Tonon stands and throws Howlett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Damian Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howlett wants to control but Tonon postures up.
Tonon trying to control the position but Howlett is working away. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tonon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Howlett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Howlett takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Tonon advances to mount.
Tonon controlling the pace for now.
Howlett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Tonon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tonon tries to pass to full mount but Howlett defends it.
Howlett is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Howlett wants to control the action here but instead Tonon manages to pass to full mount!
Howlett tries to hold on but Tonon postures up.
Tonon content just to control the position here.
Howlett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Howlett is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
Tonon controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett regains half guard.
Tonon wants to control but Howlett is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Tonon dominated that second round.
That's time! Tonon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howlett.
Tonon with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Howlett counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tonon!
Tonon tries to control but Howlett manages to take his back.
Howlett is not going to allow Tonon to sit and survive in this position.
Howlett doesn't have the hooks in and Tonon manages to turn into his guard.
Howlett trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Howlett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tonon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving. #T1#
Tonon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tonon trying to control but Howlett is working from the bottom.
Tonon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tonon is trying to control. Howlett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tonon prevents Howlett from improving his position.
Tonon stalling away here and it's allowed Howlett to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tonon trying to control but Howlett is working from the bottom.
Howlett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonon is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Howlett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Howlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Tonon gets caught flat footed, as Howlett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tonon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howlett is one step ahead there.
Tonon is trying to keep Howlett in close.
Howlett is pushing down on Tonon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tonon is fighting to maintain full guard but Howlett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tonon wants to control but Howlett is keeping busy.
Tonon moves into full guard.
Howlett wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.#T4#
Tonon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tonon 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#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.
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tonon pulls Howlett in close to his closed guard and prevents Howlett from doing any damage or advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Howlett 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
James Howlett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Hatfield
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown but Meine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Howlett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Meine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Howlett avoids the head kick by Meine.
Howlett feints the counter takedown.
Nice body kick from Meine.#CL#
Meine closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Howlett jumps into guard, dragging Meine to the mat.
Meine postures up. #SUB2#
Howlett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Howlett is trying to control the position but Meine postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Meine has gone for a leg lock! Howlett slips out almost immediately though and dives into Meine's guard.#REVB#
Meine keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully. #T1#
Howlett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Howlett drops back looking for a leg! Meine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meine manages to kick Howlett off! Howlett jumps back into Meine's guard.
Meine seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Meine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Howlett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Howlett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Howlett is posturing up here but Meine has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Howlett tries to roll out but it's too tight and Howlett has to tap! Slick submission there by Meine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudolf Meine!

Event: Enfusion MMA #5
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Sweetsugar moves into the clinch successfully.
Hess looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hess tries to pull guard but Sweetsugar holds him up against the ropes and eventually Hess drops back down to his feet.
Sweetsugar managing to block the knees to the body from Hess.
Sweetsugar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Hess wants a takedown but no success here.
Sweetsugar lands a shoulder strike.
Sweetsugar lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Brogan Hess has been cut.
Sweetsugar content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD2#
Sweetsugar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sweetsugar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sweetsugar, not yet.
Hess might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sweetsugar throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweetsugar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sweetsugar pushes down on Hess's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Sweetsugar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sweetsugar trying to pass the guard but Hess defending well.
Sweetsugar is taking a breather. Hess 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.
Sweetsugar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hess does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sweetsugar uses his free foot to push down on Hess's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hess.
Sweetsugar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sweetsugar controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Sweetsugar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sweetsugar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sweetsugar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sweetsugar with a couple of short strikes.
Sweetsugar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hess looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hess is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sweetsugar working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Sweetsugar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sweetsugar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sweetsugar wants to control the pace but Hess is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sweetsugar controlling from mount.
Sweetsugar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Hess taking shots to the head.
Sweetsugar lands a big shot to the head and Hess winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lox Sweetsugar!
The defeated Brogan Hess had this to say: 'You know... there's something special about a man that can beat me. However, it was a fluke! I'll never lose again.'.

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