Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 155
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Artic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Porto.
Porto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Porto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artic.
Porto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Artic looks to score with a jab to the body but Porto is just out of range.
Artic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Porto's head backwards.
Artic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porto manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Porto. Artic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Artic misses with a series of wild punches.
Artic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Porto to score with a decent uppercut.
Artic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Porto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artic moves away from the strike by Porto.
Jab from Artic.#TD#
Artic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Artic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Porto struggling a bit here.#T1#
Porto is trying to improve his position.
Porto taking punishment in the form of punches.
Artic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Artic gets to mount! Porto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Artic misses with a head shot.
Porto blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Artic has isolated one of Porto's arms. Porto looking to fight him off but Artic twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lav Artic!
An intense looking Lav Artic took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Back like I never left. Lost 2 in a row, but we regrouped as a team and now I'm one bad S.O.B. Mark Beneke doesn't seem to have a fight lined up. So how about we start 2023 off together?'.

Event: NYF:Fight Night 1
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
Marxer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marxer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanguiao looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Marxer clinches.
Marxer tries for a takedown but Sanguiao manages to get underhooks.
Marxer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marxer lands a shoulder strike.
We've been hearing reports that Marxer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marxer slows down the pace here.
Marxer prevents Sanguiao from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marxer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanguiao is trying to break the clinch but Marxer is controlling him.
Marxer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marxer lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marxer.
Sanguiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marxer has him pressed against the cage.
Marxer has Sanguiao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanguiao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marxer gets through Sanguiao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marxer throws an elbow that misses.
Marxer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanguiao after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Marxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marxer keeps control of Sanguiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanguiao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marxer tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanguiao avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanguiao.
Marxer lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanguiao backwards.
Marxer has Sanguiao pressed against the cage. #T2##BC#
Marxer manages to break the clinch.
Sanguiao moves out of range as Marxer strikes.
Marxer misses with a double jab.
Sanguiao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marxer.
Marxer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanguiao lands the left hand.
Marxer misses with a looping right.
Sanguiao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marxer can pounce on him.
Nice jab there from Marxer.
Yuta Sanguiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marxer lands a body shot.
Marxer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanguiao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanguiao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marxer momentarily.
Marxer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marxer walks into a straight right hand from Sanguiao.#T3#
Marxer misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot by Sanguiao.
Sanguiao slips a jab from Marxer.
Sanguiao works over Marxer's head and body with a nice combination.
Marxer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marxer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Marxer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marxer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanguiao throws a right hand that misses
and Marxer counters with a three punch combo that has Sanguiao backing up. Sanguiao nods at Marxer to acknowledge the strikes.
Sanguiao leaves Marxer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanguiao defending well as Marxer loads up on a big left hand.
Sanguiao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanguiao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marxer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanguiao scrambles back to his feet.
Sanguiao misses with an uppercut. Marxer saw that one coming.#TD#
Marxer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Marxer winds up and cracks Sanguiao with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marxer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sanguiao won't allow Marxer to pass to mount.
Sanguiao pushes Marxer off looking to stand but Marxer dives back in and keeps control.
Sanguiao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marxer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanguiao is looking to escape.
Marxer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marxer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marxer is controlling the pace.
Sanguiao wants to get back to his feet.
Marxer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Marxer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Marxer lands a head kick. Sanguiao smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marxer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanguiao is trying to break the clinch but Marxer is controlling him.
Sanguiao wants to break free but Marxer has control.
Marxer is pushing Sanguiao up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Marxer manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marxer's head backwards.
Marxer looks to clinch
and Sanguiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanguiao throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Marxer throws a hook to the side of Sanguiao's head but Sanguiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marxer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanguiao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Marxer looking to score a takedown here. Sanguiao is defending well but Marxer drives through and ends up in Sanguiao's guard.
Marxer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanguiao wants to get back to his feet but Marxer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marxer looking to pass the guard.
Sanguiao is looking to stand up but Marxer isn't so interested in that idea.
Marxer looking to pass the guard.
Marxer prevents Sanguiao from getting back to his feet.
Sanguiao is wriggling around but Marxer manages to pass to half guard. #T2#
Marxer is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanguiao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marxer lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT#It looks like Yuta Sanguiao has been cut.
Marxer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanguiao keeps working.
Sanguiao is looking to get back to is feet but Marxer passes into side control.
Marxer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Marxer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sanguiao down.
Sanguiao tries to escape but Marxer is in control.
Marxer working the ground and pound.
Aaron Marxer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanguiao is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Marxer is controlling him well.#ES2#
Sanguiao sneaks out the side door and pushes Marxer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Aaron Marxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanguiao throws a series of strikes that have Marxer backpedaling.
Marxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Sanguiao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanguiao manages to avoid it.
Sanguiao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marxer misses with a double jab
and Sanguiao counters with a left and a right that stings Marxer.
Aaron Marxer is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Marxer throws a sloppy head kick and Sanguiao moves out of range easily.
Sanguiao checks a low kick from Marxer.
That kick from Marxer tenderised Sanguiao's leg. Sanguiao is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Marxer clinches up with Sanguiao and pushes him back against the cage.
Marxer throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Marxer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanguiao checks the leg kick.
Marxer fails to land with a series of punches.
Marxer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanguiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Marxer.
Marxer misses with a combination
and Sanguiao counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Sanguiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marxer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marxer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanguiao connects with a jab.
Marxer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanguiao moves away.
Sanguiao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sanguiao throws a hook but Marxer blocks it.
Marxer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanguiao slips a straight right by Marxer.
Aaron Marxer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marxer throws a body shot but no joy.
Marxer lands a nice hook to Sanguiao's body. Sanguiao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marxer lands a nice shot that snaps Sanguiao's head back.
Sanguiao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck for Marxer with that takedown attempt.
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 Aaron Marxer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sanguiao moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanguiao scores with a jab to the head.
Marxer misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Sanguiao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marxer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sanguiao back to the cage. Marxer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sanguiao throws out a powerful jab.
Sanguiao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marxer shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanguiao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marxer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slow jab from Sanguiao misses its intended target.
Sanguiao throws a looping overhand right but Marxer ducks down to avoid it.
Marxer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanguiao throws an overhand right that lands on Marxer's shoulder, as Marxer tries to avoid the shot.
Marxer misses with a straight left.
Marxer looks to land a body kick but Sanguiao moved away.
Sanguiao throws out a counter right but Marxer avoids it with no problem.
Marxer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marxer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanguiao can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marxer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Marxer misses with a left hand
and Sanguiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanguiao throws a lazy right hand but Marxer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marxer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marxer fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Sanguiao.
Marxer throws a head kick but Sanguiao moves out of range.
Marxer tries to bum rush Sanguiao with a series of wild strikes but Sanguiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marxer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Marxer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanguiao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marxer.
Sanguiao swings for the body but Marxer moves out of range.
Sanguiao misses with a wild body shot.
Marxer thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Marxer scores with a punch to the head.
Marxer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marxer misses with a takedown attempt - Sanguiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Marxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanguiao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marxer is looking to chop away at Sanguiao's legs.
Yuta Sanguiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice sprawl there from Sanguiao as Marxer shoots in.
Marxer misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Sanguiao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marxer goes for a double leg but Sanguiao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanguiao continues to drive forward.
Marxer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marxer stalling. #T3##BC2#
Sanguiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Marxer moves into the clinch successfully.
Marxer slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Sanguiao manages to break the clinch.
Marxer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanguiao loads up on a big right hand but Marxer slips the punch.
Marxer misses with a two punch combination.
Marxer feints and then cracks Sanguiao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanguiao down.
Aaron Marxer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marxer throws a front kick aimed at Sanguiao's knee but Sanguiao avoids it well.
Sanguiao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marxer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanguiao circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Sanguiao keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanguiao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marxer throws a head kick that misses.
Sanguiao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanguiao misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanguiao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marxer.
Marxer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sanguiao misses the jab.
Marxer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Marxer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanguiao is looking to escape.
Marxer controlling the action here.
Marxer prevents Sanguiao from standing back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuta Sanguiao.
I think Marxer 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Marxer!

Event: RISE 145
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Artic scores with a one two! Beneke had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Artic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Beneke coming out on top.
Artic misses with a looping left.
Beneke defending well as Artic loads up on a big left hand.
Artic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Artic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Artic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beneke jabs Artic right on the nose. Artic blinks but takes it well.
Artic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Artic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beneke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Beneke - just one landing.
Artic misses with a few strikes there.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Artic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artic missing with a left hand there. Beneke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Artic connects with the punch.
A left lands for Beneke.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Artic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beneke won't be happy with that.
Beneke regains half guard, as Artic was trying to land strikes.
Artic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Artic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beneke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Artic.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beneke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Artic.
Nice strikes from Artic there.
Artic lands strikes from half guard.
Artic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beneke's head. #ES2#
Beneke has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Artic is on him like a limpet, forcing Beneke back against the cage.
Beneke takes a shot to the head.
Artic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Artic tries to stall but Beneke uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD2#
Beneke has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Artic uses from the top position.
Beneke wants to stand but Artic is controlling the position.
Artic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beneke's head.#T2#
Beneke wants to get back to his feet but Artic is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Beneke kicks Artic off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beneke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Artic under the eye.
Artic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beneke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Artic!
Artic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beneke under the eye.
Beneke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beneke throws out a loose jab but Artic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beneke tests Artic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beneke takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Artic misses with the combination. #TD#
Artic shoots in and bounces Beneke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Artic wants to control from the top but Beneke keeps moving. #T3#
Artic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Artic won't allow Beneke to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Beneke has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Artic is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Artic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Beneke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beneke misses with a looping left.
Artic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A right-left combo lands from Artic.
Artic ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Beneke throws a body kick that misses.
Beneke lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Artic. #TD#
Artic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beneke sprawls well initially but Artic persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Beneke pushes Artic off and gets back to his feet.
Artic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
No joy there for Artic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beneke.
Beneke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Artic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Beneke avoids the body shot from Artic. #TD#
Artic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beneke pushes Artic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Artic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artic throws an elbow but Beneke slips to the side and avoids it well.
Artic prevents Beneke from escaping the position.
Artic working the ground and pound from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Beneke sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Beneke wants to get back to his feet.
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 Lav Artic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Artic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Artic is out of range.
Beneke connects with a looping right hand.
Beneke works Artic's body with a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Artic there.
Artic tries a low kick but Beneke avoids it.
Beneke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beneke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Artic's shoulder, as Artic tries to avoid the shot.
Beneke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beneke lands with an uppercut that bounces Artic off the cage and back into range.
Artic throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke slips under a jab from Artic.
Artic misses with a hook. Beneke ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artic blocks a jab.
Artic misses with a few strikes there.
Artic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Artic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beneke circles away quickly and effectively.
Beneke scores with a jab to the head.
Beneke misses with a head kick. #T1#
Beneke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beneke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beneke lands with a hook. Artic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beneke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Artic will feel that in the morning.
Artic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Artic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beneke moves away.
Jab from Beneke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Artic. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Artic throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Lav Artic is winning the standup battle so far.
Artic takes one to the chin there.
Beneke lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#Artic is rocked!
Artic leaves his chin hanging out and Beneke seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Artic crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Beneke!
Mark Beneke was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SCRAP 4: Santana vs. Anderson
Date: Feb 16, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Ramos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ramos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ramos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smif's head.
Ramos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smif's head.
Smif is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ramos working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ramos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ramos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smif 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!#SUB2#
Ramos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smif is surviving well by controlling Ramos's body position as best he can.
Ramos looking to finish Smif with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smif!#T1#
Ramos connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC2#Smif is rocked!
Smif can't escape the position.
Oh Smif is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramos cracks Smif with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

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

Event: NYF 7: Sam vs McCoy
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Alaska avoids the body shot from Marxer.
Marxer scores with a nice strike.
Marxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Alaska is just out of range.
Alaska cracks a nice hook into Marxer's ribs.
Marxer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alaska scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aaron Marxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marxer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marxer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marxer throws a series of punches but Alaska avoids them all with ease.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Marxer throws a leg kick but Alaska checks it.
Alaska appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marxer lands a really nice looking cross but Alaska seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Alaska has managed to clinch. #TD#
Marxer lands a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Alaska working for a triangle but Marxer defends it easily.
Alaska working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Marxer trying to control but Alaska is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Alaska working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marxer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marxer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Alaska is looking to cinch up a triangle. Marxer throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Alaska's body to avoid the submission. Alaska has instead reached around Marxer's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Alaska arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richie Alaska!

Event: AON 2
Date: Feb 03, 2023

#R1##CL#
Sto darts in and clinches Ragnarsen up against the ropes.
Ragnarsen tries a body shot but Sto blocks it.
Ragnarsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Sto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sto blocks the elbow strike.
Sto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnarsen backwards.
A right hand to the body from Sto.
Sto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen looks winded!
Sto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnarsen backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sto.
Sto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sto lands with a light punch inside.
Sto cracks Ragnarsen with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sto lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Sto.
Sto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sto lands a shot to the body.
Sto tries to work over Ragnarsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Sto - that landed with a thud.
Sto cracks Ragnarsen with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Ragnarsen goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Ragnarsen wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Patrick Sto!
Patrick Sto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SFC 1: Jovovic vs. Santana
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Jorgensen works the jab nicely.
Ramos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jorgensen counters with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ramos.
Jorgensen lands a jab.
Ramos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jorgensen. Jorgensen obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramos misses with a left hand
and Jorgensen counters with a straight right hand.
Ramos throws a jab but it's blocked by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Glory 4 Boxing in the buildup to the fight.
Ramos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Ramos. Those never looked like landing.
As Ramos backs away, Jorgensen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ramos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos misses with an uppercut.
Ramos throws a hook but Jorgensen avoids it easily.
Jorgensen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ramos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ramos misses with a takedown
and Jorgensen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jorgensen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Jorgensen dodges the punch combination from Ramos.
Jorgensen's corner calls for a 1-2. Jorgensen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ramos misses with an uppercut
and Jorgensen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jorgensen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ramos under the eye.
Jorgensen scores with a jab. Ramos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jorgensen slips a jab and a cross from Ramos.
Ramos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jorgensen's hands.
Jorgensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.
Despite the aggression on Ramos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ramos misses with an uppercut.
Jorgensen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jorgensen misses with a looping left.
Ramos on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Ramos is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos is holding his hands too far apart here. Jorgensen throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Ramos is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobias Jorgensen!
A relieved looking Tobias Jorgensen 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2023

#R1#
Korhonen moves out of range as Ramos strikes.
Korhonen tries to clinch up
letting Ramos counter with a right hand.
Korhonen slips under a jab.
Korhonen is looking for a counter combo.
Ramos avoids the head kick by Korhonen.
Ramos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Korhonen defends it well.
Ramos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korhonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Korhonen staying out of range there.
Korhonen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos scores with a body shot.
Ramos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramos misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
A nice combination there by Ramos. #CUT2#It looks like Sauvo Korhonen has been cut.
A cross from Ramos lands.
Sauvo Korhonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ramos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Korhonen's head backwards.
Ramos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Korhonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ramos throws a right hand that Korhonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Korhonen also avoids with ease.
Korhonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ramos misses with a series of wild punches.
Korhonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ramos lands a body shot.
Korhonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramos circles away.
Yago Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korhonen manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ramos 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.
Korhonen moves to clinch but Ramos breaks away
and Ramos counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramos throws a series of punches but Korhonen moves out of range.
Korhonen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ramos misses with a head kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Korhonen enables Ramos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Korhonen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Korhonen is looking for a triangle but Ramos pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Ramos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Korhonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramos has managed to get both his arms back between Korhonen's legs - danger averted.
Ramos scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Korhonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ramos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Korhonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramos has managed to get both his arms back between Korhonen's legs - danger averted.
Korhonen is breathing heavily.#T3#
Ramos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Ramos 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. #SUB#
Korhonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramos working some strikes from top position.
Ramos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Korhonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ramos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ramos forces his way into half guard.
Ramos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ramos lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Korhonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Korhonen actively working from the bottom here.
Ramos lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Ramos wants to work for an arm triangle but Korhonen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramos controlling the action here.
Ramos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Korhonen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Korhonen actively working from the bottom here.
Ramos stalling.
Ramos lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yago Ramos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sauvo Korhonen's cut.
That's time! Korhonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ramos connects with a looping right hand.
Ramos scores with a shot to the body.
Ramos is looking to chop away at Korhonen's legs.
Korhonen checks a low kick from Ramos.#KD2#
Ramos drops Korhonen with a beautiful combination! Korhonen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ramos is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Korhonen is rocked!
Ramos drops Korhonen with a naaaaasty hook - Korhonen is in real trouble here! Ramos dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yago Ramos!

Event: NYF 5
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Good exchange - Marxer coming out on top.
An inside leg kick lands from Marxer.
Moody misses with a takedown
and Marxer counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moody goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marxer prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marxer lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Dennis Moody has been cut.
Marxer pushes off an throws an elbow but Moody leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Moody pulls Marxer into guard.
Marxer passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Moody is looking to escape.
Marxer lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Marxer is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Moody is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aaron Marxer!

Event: RISE 131
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Dukic avoids the body shot from Artic.
Dukic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Artic throws a low kick but Dukic avoids it.
Artic walks into a jab.
Bruno Dukic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artic circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dukic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Artic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dukic back to the cage. Artic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dukic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Artic under the eye.
Artic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dukic manages to avoid it.
Artic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch but Artic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Artic throws a combination. Dukic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Artic throws a leg kick but Dukic moved away.
Dukic lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artic misses with a straight right.
Dukic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artic.
Dukic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Artic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
A big right from Dukic misses.
Artic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Bruno Dukic has been cut.
Dukic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Artic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dukic doesn't manage to clinch there - Artic circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dukic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Artic works Dukic's body with a nice hook.
Artic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dukic tries to clinch up.
Artic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dukic sizes up Artic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Dukic gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dukic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dukic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice left hand lands by Dukic.
Artic is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Dukic manages to break the clinch.
Dukic tries to clinch up.
Artic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dukic lands with an uppercut that bounces Artic off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Dukic is looking to clinch but Artic is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dukic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dukic scores with a hook.
Artic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dukic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Artic on the side of the head.
Artic thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dukic! But no joy.
Artic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bruno Dukic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Artic tries to score with a low kick but Dukic moves his leg out of the way.
Artic swinging wildly here.
Dukic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Artic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dukic slips under a jab from Artic.
Artic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Artic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dukic tries to clinch up.
Artic throws a body shot but no joy.
Dukic tries to clinch there but Artic circles away. #T3#
Dukic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Artic in his tracks.
Artic misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Dukic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Artic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Artic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Artic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dukic moves out of range as Artic strikes.
Dukic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#Artic is rocked!#CL2#
Dukic pushes Artic up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Artic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Artic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dukic has a couple of punches blocked by Artic.
Dukic working aggressively here.
Artic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Artic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Artic seems to have got his legs back now.
Artic blocking some punches.
Dukic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dukic swings wildly with an uppercut but Artic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Artic.
Artic letting Dukic take a breather here.
Artic trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Dukic on the inside. #T4#
Dukic creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Artic's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Artic drops to his knees and Dukic pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Dukic!
A very excited looking Bruno Dukic 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: RISE 128
Date: Dec 23, 2022

#R1#
Artic throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Artic. Beautiful body shot.
Artic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahearn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ahearn throws a shot from downtown. Artic moves away and avoids it.
Ahearn lands with a cross.
Ahearn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Artic on the side of the head.
Artic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahearn misses its target.
Artic misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Artic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahearn's head.
Ahearn tries to roll over but Artic keeps him under control.
Artic missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Ahearn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Artic is working away from the top position though.
Artic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ahearn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Artic on the ground.
Artic is taking a breather. Ahearn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Artic seems content to control.
Artic lands strikes from half guard.
Artic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Artic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Artic wants to control but Ahearn is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Artic seems content to control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Artic thows a huge punch but Ahearn dodges it nicely.
Artic passes to side control. #SUB2#
Artic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ahearn wants to control but Artic postures up.
Ahearn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Artic.
Artic 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.
Artic working away.#T3#
Ahearn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Artic.
Ahearn trying to remain calm as Artic controls from the top position.
Artic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ahearn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Artic.
Artic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ahearn trying to remain calm as Artic controls from the top position.
Artic trying to control the position but Ahearn is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Artic tries to move to mount but Ahearn blocks the move with his legs.
Artic throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Artic fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A lull in the action here.
Artic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahearn keeps working.
Artic just content to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Artic misses with a left hand
and Ahearn counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Artic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ahearn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahearn lunges at Artic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Artic's hand.
Ahearn throws a hook to the side of Artic's head but Artic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Artic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick from Artic is predictable there
and Ahearn scores with a counter punch that sends Artic to the canvas! Ahearn smells blood - he's punishing Artic with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Artic has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Ahearn!

Event: NYF 1: Sam vs Marxer
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Sam shoots in and drives through. Marxer sprawls well.
Marxer throws a hook but Sam avoids it easily.
Marxer misses with a straight left.
Marxer throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Sam counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Marxer is trying to get back to full guard.
Marxer gets full guard.
Sam trying to control but Marxer is working from the bottom.
Marxer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sam is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marxer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Marxer is looking for a triangle but Sam pushes his legs off easily.
Sam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sam lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marxer down. #SUB#
Sam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marxer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sam tries to move to mount but Marxer blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Sam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marxer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marxer defending against the ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Sam is trying to get an arm triangle but Marxer is defending well. #SUB#
Sam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marxer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Sam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marxer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marxer looks to move to half guard but instead Sam has passed into mount! Damn!#T3##SUB#
Marxer is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Sam locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Marxer is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: Flair 65
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
A good leg kick by Ragnarsen.
Crusader falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Ragnarsen counters by clinching up.
Still in the clinch, Ragnarsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees to the body from Ragnarsen.
A shot in the inside from Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen lands a knee to the body.
Ragnarsen pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Ragnarsen breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crusader misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crusader on the side of the head.
Ragnarsen scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Crusader has closed the distance and engaged Ragnarsen in a clinch.
A short right from Ragnarsen on the inside. #BC2#
Ragnarsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Ragnarsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crusader on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ragnarsen. Ragnarsen obviously looking to wear him down.
Crusader stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnarsen.
Crusader loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsen slips the punch.
Crusader has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Crusader moves into the clinch.
Crusader tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsen avoids it by throwing Crusader back against the cage.
Crusader is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarsen is controlling him.
Crusader wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ragnarsen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ragnarsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ragnarsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crusader up against the cage.
Ragnarsen dodges an elbow strike from Crusader .
Ragnarsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Crusader drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ragnarsen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crusader swinging wildly here. #KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Ragnarsen sends Crusader down but not out. Ragnarsen dives into side control looking to finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsen cracks Crusader with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Crusader is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Crusader is trying to escape the position but Ragnarsen is controlling the position.
Crusader is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ragnarsen slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Ragnarsen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Check out the look on Ragnarsen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ragnarsen working the ground and pound from side control.
Crusader might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SU2#
Ragnarsen stands up. #CL#
Crusader forces Ragnarsen back against the cage and clinches.
Ragnarsen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ragnarsen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crusader drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ragnarsen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ragnarsen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crusader wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ragnarsen lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnarsen.
Crusader is breathing heavily.
Ragnarsen slowing the pace effectively.
Ragnarsen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ragnarsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ragnarsen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Crusader seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ragnarsen can turn it around.#T4#
Ragnarsen landing knees to the body.
Ragnarsen lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ragnarsen lands an elbow inside that Crusader shrugs off.
Ragnarsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnarsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ragnarsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Crusader is working for takedown but Ragnarsen is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Righteous Crusader . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarsen scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Ragnarsen to work.
Knees to the body from Ragnarsen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ragnarsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Ragnarsen breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Einar Ragnarsen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ragnarsen lands a head shot.
Ragnarsen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crusader misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Ragnarsen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnarsen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crusader has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnarsen lands a high kick!
Einar Ragnarsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ragnarsen closes the distance and pushes Crusader back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ragnarsen lands a left hand.
Crusader takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsen stalls.
Ragnarsen lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Ragnarsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Ragnarsen tries to keep at a distance but Crusader has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ragnarsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ragnarsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Einar Ragnarsen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ragnarsen stalling.
Crusader is trying to pull guard but Ragnarsen has him pressed against the cage.
Ragnarsen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice elbow from Ragnarsen. #BC2#
Ragnarsen breaks from the clinch.
Ragnarsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Ragnarsen and sends Crusader crashing to the mat! Ragnarsen follows him down to the mat - Crusader regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Crusader is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oh Crusader is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ragnarsen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crusader seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Ragnarsen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ragnarsen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ragnarsen working over Crusader with some ground and pound. Crusader looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ragnarsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ragnarsen drops an elbow to the side of Crusader 's head.
Ragnarsen is taking a breather. Crusader 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.
Crusader knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ragnarsen on the ground.
Ragnarsen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ragnarsen connects with a nice short shot to Crusader 's temple. #T3#
Ragnarsen drops an elbow to the side of Crusader 's head.
Ragnarsen scores with a big shot! Crusader 's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Crusader ! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Einar Ragnarsen!
After the fight, Einar Ragnarsen 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: RISE 118
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Greatrix checks a leg kick.
Artic misses with a wild combination.
A lazy body kick from Greatrix
and Artic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Greatrix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Artic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Artic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Artic lands the left hand.
Artic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Greatrix misses with a kick to the body
and Artic counters with a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Artic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Greatrix tries to clinch up.
Artic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Artic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greatrix counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Artic misses the shot to the body.
Artic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Artic moves out of range of the body kick.
Greatrix misses with a body shot.
Greatrix lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Homer Greatrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greatrix misses with the combination.
Artic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Artic misses with a looping right.
Artic fails with the takedown.
Greatrix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Artic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greatrix throws a body kick that misses.
Artic looks to land a combination but Greatrix avoids it well.
Artic lands a nice shot that snaps Greatrix's head back.
Whack! Greatrix lands a heavy head kick that drops Artic. The ref tackles Greatrix to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Artic was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Homer Greatrix!

Event: RISE 111
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Dickus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Artic digs a good hook to Dickus's body.
Sloppy strikes from Artic. Those never looked like landing.
Dickus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dickus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Artic throws out the jab.
Lav Artic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Artic was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickus.
Despite the aggression on Artic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Artic clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Artic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Artic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dickus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dickus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Artic.
Artic scores with a head kick. Dickus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Artic cracks Dickus with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dickus looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Artic finish him? #ROC2#Dickus is rocked!
Dickus is aggressively charging in as Artic backs up avoiding any damage. Artic tosses out a jab and Dickus runs right into it face first! Dickus is out cold! Artic dropped down on all fours and is barking in Dickus's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lav Artic!

Event: NYF:Beginning
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Marxer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Moustaffa throws a jab but it's blocked by Marxer.
Moustaffa misses with an uppercut.
Marxer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from Marxer misses.
Marxer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marxer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marxer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moustaffa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Moustaffa ducks under a wild hook from Marxer.
A little feinted left hand from Moustaffa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marxer scores with a nice strike.
Marxer misses with a takedown attempt - Moustaffa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moustaffa misses with the combination.
Marxer misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marxer 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.
Marxer feints and then cracks Moustaffa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moustaffa down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Moustaffa tenderised Marxer's leg. Marxer is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Marxer misses with a kick to the body
and Moustaffa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marxer scores with a jab. Moustaffa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marxer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moustaffa.
A big left from Marxer misses. #KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Marxer sends Moustaffa down but not out. Marxer dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Moustaffa is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Aahad Moustaffa has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marxer cracks Moustaffa with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Marxer immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Moustaffa is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Marxer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Marxer!

Event: Flair 60
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Ragnarsen lands with a hook. Terranova tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Einar Ragnarsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsen misses with a left hand
and Terranova makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ragnarsen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Terranova is out of range and Ragnarsen settles back down.
Terranova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen lands a jab to Terranova's midsection.
Terranova blocks a low kick nicely.
Terranova pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ragnarsen is out of range and Terranova settles back down.
Terranova throws a leg kick but Ragnarsen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Terranova walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ragnarsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ragnarsen throws a leg kick which misses Terranova's front leg but catches the back leg as Terranova tries to avoid it.
Ragnarsen misses with a wild combination.
Terranova flicks out a counter leg kick but Ragnarsen steps away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Terranova.
Terranova throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsen's head but Ragnarsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick from Ragnarsen misses.
Terranova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Ragnarsen. That snapped Terranova's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsen throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Ragnarsen tried to score with a low kick but Terranova checks it.
Terranova keeps the fight on the outside.
A clash of legs there as Terranova blocks the low kick.
Terranova throws a nice inside leg kick.
Terranova throws a hook to the side of Ragnarsen's head but Ragnarsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnarsen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Terranova takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Terranova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarsen. That did some damage!
Terranova feints and then cracks Ragnarsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnarsen down.
Ragnarsen takes a swing at Terranova's ribcage but misses.
Terranova was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Terranova finds it's way through Ragnarsen's defenses.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnarsen is looking to clinch.
Ragnarsen looks to land a right hand but Terranova moved out of range.
Ragnarsen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Terranova is out of range and Ragnarsen settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ragnarsen misses with a body kick.
Ragnarsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terranova can pounce on him. #T2#
Ragnarsen throws a chopping leg kick but Terranova manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ragnarsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Terranova finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ragnarsen misses with a straight left.
Terranova misses with a low kick.
Terranova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnarsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Terranova stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Terranova checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsen throws a head kick that misses
and Terranova counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ragnarsen lands a leg kick that knocks Terranova off balance momentarily.
Terranova motions for Ragnarsen to come forward. Terranova throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Terranova ducks right into an uppercut from Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Ragnarsen blocks the leg kick.
Ragnarsen checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsen misses with a wild combination.
Terranova feints a counter leg kick.
Ragnarsen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Ragnarsen misses with a looping right.
Ragnarsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Terranova counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ragnarsen's knee momentarily.
Ragnarsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragnarsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Terranova.
Ragnarsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Terranova.
Ragnarsen throws the left hand but Terranova avoids the punch easily.
Terranova with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from Ragnarsen.
A low kick lands for Terranova.
Ragnarsen swinging wildly here.
Ragnarsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ragnarsen misses with a wild combination.
Ragnarsen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ragnarsen misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Terranova. #T4#
Ragnarsen thumps Terranova with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsen takes a swing at Terranova's ribcage but misses.
Terranova scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Terranova checks a leg kick.
Terranova misses with a leg kick.
Terranova swats away the attempt to clinch by Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Terranova.
Terranova looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ragnarsen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Terranova is out of range and Ragnarsen settles back down.
Terranova with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Terranova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsen.
Terranova appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ragnarsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terranova takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ragnarsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Terranova.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terranova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Einar Ragnarsen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Ragnarsen clinches up against the ropes.
Ragnarsen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC2#
Terranova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnarsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Terranova is just out of range.
Ragnarsen lands a leg kick that knocks Terranova off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Ragnarsen misses.
Ragnarsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ragnarsen thumps Terranova with a low kick.
Terranova throws a nice inside leg kick.
Terranova lands a nice shot that snaps Ragnarsen's head back.
Ragnarsen checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ragnarsen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Terranova has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Terranova and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ragnarsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Terranova can do to turn this around?
Terranova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ragnarsen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ragnarsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Ragnarsen misses.
Terranova checks the leg kick nicely there.
Einar Ragnarsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Terranova ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsen.
A good leg kick by Terranova.
Ragnarsen throws a lazy head kick
and Terranova counters with a leg kick.
Terranova tries to land a leg kick but Ragnarsen saw it coming and moves away.
Ragnarsen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ragnarsen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Terranova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Terranova tries to land a leg kick but Ragnarsen saw it coming and moves away.
Terranova wants to slow Ragnarsen down by chopping away at his legs.
Terranova scores with a leg kick.
Ragnarsen misses with a straight left.
Terranova was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Einar Ragnarsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Terranova loads up on a big right hand but Ragnarsen slips the punch.
Ragnarsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terranova.
Ragnarsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick from Terranova, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Ragnarsen misses.
A leg kick checked by Ragnarsen.#T2#
Ragnarsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terranova.
Ragnarsen throws a nice looking combination but Terranova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Terranova flicks out a counter leg kick but Ragnarsen steps away.
A shot to the liver by Ragnarsen. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Terranova checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsen lands a high kick!
Terranova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ragnarsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Terranova looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Terranova moves out of range of the leg kick from Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen backing away here, and Terranova unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Terranova throws a nice inside leg kick.
Terranova finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ragnarsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnarsen misses with a hook. Terranova ducked under it nicely.
Ragnarsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Terranova throws a low kick but Ragnarsen avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Terranova.#T3#
Ragnarsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Terranova.
Terranova throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ragnarsen counters with a thumping low kick.
Ragnarsen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Terranova looks to land a right hand but Ragnarsen moved out of range.
Ragnarsen walks into a left hand.
Terranova throws a leg kick but Ragnarsen checks it.
Ragnarsen throws a low kick, looking for Terranova's leg but Terranova calmly moves out of range.
Terranova flicks out a counter leg kick but Ragnarsen steps away.
Ragnarsen throws a front kick aimed at Terranova's knee but Terranova avoids it well.
Ragnarsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terranova. Terranova obviously looking to wear him down.
Terranova chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnarsen can pounce on him.
Ragnarsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ragnarsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnarsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Terranova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Ragnarsen wants to slow Terranova down by chopping away at his legs.
Terranova with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terranova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Terranova lands with a hook. Ragnarsen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Terranova is looking to score with low kicks.
Ragnarsen is looking for a counter combo.
Ragnarsen throws a head kick but Terranova moves out of range.
Ragnarsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Terranova.
Terranova gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ragnarsen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Terranova checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Terranova feints a counter leg kick.
Ragnarsen throws a leg kick but Terranova checks it.
Terranova blocks a jab.
Terranova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarsen. That did some damage!
Terranova scores with a leg kick.
Ragnarsen motions for Terranova to come forward. Ragnarsen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Terranova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ciro Terranova will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ragnarsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Terranova misses with an uppercut. Ragnarsen saw that one coming.
Ragnarsen swings for the body but Terranova moves out of range.
Terranova only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That kick from Terranova tenderised Ragnarsen's leg. Ragnarsen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ragnarsen blocks a jab.
Terranova takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ragnarsen misses with a leg kick
and Terranova counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ragnarsen's knee momentarily.
Ragnarsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Terranova attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Terranova swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Terranova throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ragnarsen wants to slow Terranova down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd cheers as Ragnarsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Terranova doesn't seem phased though.
Terranova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ragnarsen checks a leg kick.
Terranova checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsen moves out of range of the leg kick from Terranova.#T1#
Terranova throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen motions for Terranova to come forward. Ragnarsen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Terranova blocks a jab.
Terranova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarsen. That did some damage!
Terranova chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ragnarsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ragnarsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ragnarsen misses with a body shot.
Terranova throws out a leg kick but Ragnarsen moves out of range and Terranova only half commits.
Terranova connects with an inside leg kick.
Ragnarsen scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Terranova misses.
Terranova connects with an inside leg kick.
Ragnarsen misses with a low kick.
Ragnarsen is looking to score with low kicks.
Terranova only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ragnarsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Terranova.#T2#
Good leg kick by Terranova.
No joy there for Ragnarsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Terranova throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ragnarsen on the side of the head.
Ragnarsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terranova.
A solid leg kick lands there for Terranova.
Ragnarsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Terranova takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnarsen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Terranova checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsen blocks a jab.
Terranova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnarsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Terranova avoids the head kick by Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Terranova connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Terranova scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Terranova throws a leg kick but Ragnarsen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Terranova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarsen. That did some damage!
Ragnarsen motions for Terranova to come forward. Ragnarsen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Terranova tries a quick counter leg kick but Ragnarsen is wise to it.
Ragnarsen catches Terranova with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick lands from Terranova.
Ragnarsen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Terranova. That did some damage!
Ragnarsen's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
An inside leg kick from Terranova misses.
Terranova keeps the fight on the outside.
Ragnarsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnarsen throws a leg kick
and Terranova counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ragnarsen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Terranova is out of range.
Ragnarsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terranova.
Terranova moves away from the strike by Ragnarsen.
Terranova scores with a nice strike.
Ragnarsen swings widly with a right hand
and Terranova counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Terranova.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Terranova misses its intended target.
Ragnarsen misses with a two punch combination.
Ragnarsen scores with a one two! Terranova had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Terranova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Terranova with a nice calf kick.
Ragnarsen checks a low kick from Terranova.
Ragnarsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terranova. Terranova obviously looking to wear him down.
Ragnarsen misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarsen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Terranova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen misses with a jab to the body
and Terranova counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ragnarsen's knee momentarily.
Ragnarsen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ragnarsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ciro Terranova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Terranova 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ciro Terranova!

Event: Iron Fist Championship X
Date: Oct 03, 2022

#R1#
Marxer misses with a body shot.
Marxer walks into a left hand.
O Brien swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marxer with a nice cross.
O Brien digs a good body shot into Marxer's ribs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marxer.
Marxer misses with a body kick.
It looked like O Brien wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marxer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good shot there by Marxer.
The crowd cheers as Marxer lands an impressive looking overhand right. O Brien doesn't seem phased though.
O Brien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marxer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Brien was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marxer shoots in looking for a takedown but O Brien manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marxer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marxer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from O Brien misses its intended target.
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!
Marxer misses with the combination. #T1#
Marxer tries to bum rush O Brien with a series of wild strikes but O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Brien throws the left hand but Marxer avoids the punch easily.
Marxer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O Brien checks a leg kick.
Marxer missing with a left hand there. O Brien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Brien comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Marxer.
Danga de danga de dang - Marxer scores with a four punch combination!
O Brien misses with a hook. Marxer ducked under it nicely.
Marxer slips under a jab.
Marxer scores with a jab to the jaw.
O Brien scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Marxer throws a leg kick but O Brien sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marxer feints a jab promting O Brien to slip. Marxer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. O Brien slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Marxer throws a leg kick but O Brien moved away.
O Brien misses with an uppercut. Marxer saw that one coming.
O Brien scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marxer doesn't seem bothered though.
Marxer lands a jab-cross combination.
Marxer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marxer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A combination from Marxer does no damage.
O Brien seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
O Brien keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marxer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Brien.
O Brien avoids a kick to the body.
O Brien throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marxer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Brien showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marxer. #T3#
Marxer throws a shot from downtown. O Brien moves away and avoids it.
Marxer looks to land a combination but O Brien avoids it well.
O Brien misses with the combination.
O Brien staying out of range there.
Marxer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Brien stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Brien swings for the body but Marxer moves out of range.
O Brien cracks Marxer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marxer lands a glancing blow to the side of O Brien's head.
O Brien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marxer.
O Brien connects with a body shot.
Marxer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marxer misses with a looping right.
O Brien fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marxer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marxer swinging wildly here. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as O Brien checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O Brien.
Marxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Brien was well out of range. Poor timing from Marxer.
O Brien appears to be looking for a big counter.
O Brien scores with a jab to the body.
O Brien takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O Brien throws an overhand right that lands on Marxer's shoulder, as Marxer tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Marxer is predictable there
and O Brien makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Brien lands a nice shot to the body.
Marxer misses with a wild combination.
Marxer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Marxer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marxer dives in and grabs O Brien's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Brien pushes down on Marxer's head and hops out.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Marxer.
Marxer throws the left hand but O Brien avoids the punch easily.
Marxer just misses with a punch to the body. #T5#
Marxer fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Brien lands with a hook. Marxer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Marxer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marxer throws a head kick that misses.
Marxer tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Brien swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from O Brien on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Brien thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marxer looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Marxer has closed the distance and engaged O Brien in a clinch. #BC#
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Marxer.
O Brien staying out of range there.
O Brien throws a body punch but Marxer moves out of range.
Marxer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Brien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marxer moves away.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marxer. #T6#
Marxer misses with a low kick as O Brien jumps back.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marxer throws an overhand right that lands on O Brien's shoulder, as O Brien tries to avoid the shot.
Marxer fails to land with a series of punches.
Marxer throws a sloppy head kick and O Brien moves out of range 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!
O Brien swings for the body but Marxer moves out of range.
Marxer misses with an uppercut. O Brien saw that one coming.
O Brien sizes up Marxer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marxer avoids the body shot from O Brien.
Marxer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Marxer misses.
Marxer throws a body shot but no joy.
Marxer misses with a body kick.
Marxer throws a hook but O Brien avoids it easily.
Marxer fails to land with a series of punches.
Marxer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T7#
Nice uppercut lands for O Brien. That snapped Marxer's head back.
O Brien moves out of range as Marxer strikes.
O Brien misses with a straight right. #KD#
Oooooh!!! O Brien has knocked Marxer down with a huge combo! O Brien steps away and waves a wobbly Marxer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Marxer is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Aaron Marxer has been cut.
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
Marxer is still on wobbly legs! Can O Brien finish him?
Miles O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marxer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says O Brien as he avoids it easily.
O Brien is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
O Brien checks a low kick from Marxer.
O Brien throws a monster overhand right that drops Marxer! O Brien follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles O Brien!
Miles O Brien retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Miles O Brien thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 102: McVicker v Green
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Artic misses with a wild combination.
Artic throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Artic is defended easily by Inhanamoto.
Artic lands a nice shot to the body.
Artic misses the body punch
and Artic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artic swinging wildly here.
Artic throws a right and a left that Inhanamoto avoids nicely.
Inhanamoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Artic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Inhanamoto throws out a counter right but Artic avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Artic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Inhanamoto catches Artic right on the button with a cross.
Inhanamoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Artic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Artic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Inhanamoto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Artic throws a looping overhand right but Inhanamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Inhanamoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Artic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Inhanamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Inhanamoto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Artic walks straight into a right hand from Inhanamoto - that's dropped him! Inhanamoto jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Artic from any more punishment! Artic complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Desu Inhanamoto!
Desu Inhanamoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CTBA: Out With A Bang
Date: Sep 15, 2022

#R1#
Ragnarsen throws out a powerful jab.
Ragnarsen misses with a few strikes there.
Dragon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dragon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dragon there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Dragon moves into range and clinches up with Ragnarsen.#BC#
Ragnarsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dragon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ragnarsen lands a head kick!
Dragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragon takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Dragon clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Ragnarsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragnarsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Ragnarsen connects with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnarsen. That's going to slow Dragon down.
Ragnarsen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #KD#
Ragnarsen scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Dragon to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#CUT#It looks like The Paladin Dragon has been cut.#T1#
Ragnarsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Ragnarsen closes the distance and catches Dragon with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Dragon is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Dragon is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Dragon is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Ragnarsen takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Einar Ragnarsen!
Einar Ragnarsen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CTBA: Bowser Vs Mata
Date: Sep 06, 2022

#R1#
Ragnarsen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch combination from Ragnarsen misses. #CL2#
Taylor instigates a clinch.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsen.
Ragnarsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taylor is keeping busy.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taylor working aggressively here.
A short right from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnarsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ragnarsen can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsen.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsen is looking to control Taylor's arms but Taylor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ragnarsen has his back to the ropes.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsen.
Taylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taylor as Ragnarsen tries to tie him up.
Taylor misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsen. #T1#
Taylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ragnarsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Ragnarsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Ragnarsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ragnarsen lands a head kick. Taylor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ragnarsen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnarsen is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Taylor doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Ragnarsen crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Ragnarsen's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Taylor!
A less than humble Noah Taylor misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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