Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RMMA - Fight Night 4
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Musumeci shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Virtanen defends it nicely.
Virtanen tries to counter with a takedown but Musumeci is quick to defend against it.
Nice sprawl there from Virtanen as Musumeci shoots in.
Virtanen throws a nice looking combination but Musumeci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musumeci manages to avoid it.
Musumeci feints the counter takedown.
Musumeci shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virtanen but Virtanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harri Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Musumeci.
Musumeci closes this distance looking for a takedown but Virtanen circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musumeci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Musumeci with the counter takedown but Virtanen avoids it easily.
Musumeci tries for a takedown but Virtanen circles away easily
and Virtanen counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Musumeci stuffs the takedown attempt from Virtanen. Virtanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Musumeci darts in looking for a takedown but Virtanen gets double underhooks and turns Musumeci into the cage.
Virtanen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Musumeci.
Virtanen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Musumeci has a takedown stuffed.
Musumeci swats away the attempt to clinch by Virtanen.
Musumeci is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Musumeci shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virtanen but Virtanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Virtanen throws a body kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Musumeci.
Musumeci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Virtanen sprawls well. Virtanen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Musumeci gets slowly back to his feet.
Virtanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Virtanen wants to clinch up but Musumeci keeps it at a distance.
Virtanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Virtanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Musumeci shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Virtanen as he avoids it easily.
Virtanen leaves Musumeci with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Musumeci fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice combination there by Virtanen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a two punch combination.
Musumeci is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Musumeci counters with a single leg into guard. Virtanen didn't expect that.
Musumeci trying to control but Virtanen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Virtanen is looking for a triangle but Musumeci pushes his legs off easily.
Musumeci trying to control the position from guard on top but Virtanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Musumeci looking to pass the guard.
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Musumeci from controlling successfully.
Virtanen wants to stand but Musumeci is controlling the position.
Musumeci is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Virtanen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harri Virtanen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Musumeci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Virtanen tries to avoid it but Musumeci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Virtanen to the ground. Virtanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Virtanen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Musumeci.
Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Musumeci swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Virtanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Musumeci with the counter takedown but Virtanen avoids it easily.
Musumeci fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harri Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Musumeci.
Virtanen swings for the body but Musumeci moves out of range.
Harri Virtanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Virtanen thows a leg kick but Musumeci checks it #TD2#
and Musumeci counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Musumeci.
Musumeci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virtanen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Musumeci trying to control but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
Musumeci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virtanen is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Musumeci from controlling successfully.
Musumeci trying to move into half guard but instead Virtanen has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Musumeci is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Virtanen defends well.
Musumeci is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Virtanen looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Musumeci 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! Virtanen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikey Musumeci!

Event: RMMA - Fight Night 3
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Charelston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Virtanen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Charelston looks for a takedown but Virtanen sprawls well.
Charelston lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Harri Virtanen has been cut.
Charelston throws a head kick that misses.
Virtanen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Charelston catches Virtanen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Virtanen tries to clinch up but Charelston circles away and keeps his distance.
Charelston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab by Charelston.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Charelston.
Charelston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Virtanen swivels and escapes.
Virtanen tries to counter with a clinch but Charelston shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Virtanen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Charelston on his heels. He'll look to pass Charelston's guard now, I'm sure.
Charelston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Charelston tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charelston wants to get back to his feet but Virtanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Virtanen content to stall in guard here.
Charelston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Virtanen throwing strikes from guard but Charelston blocks nicely.
Virtanen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Helsinki. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Virtanen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Charelston gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Virtanen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Charelston really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Charelston is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Virtanen with shots to the head and body - Charelston looks very uncomfortable down there.
Charelston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Virtanen on the ground.
Virtanen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Charelston's face. #T2#
Charelston is working to get back to half guard.
Charelston wants to get back to his feet.
Virtanen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Virtanen controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtanen prevents Charelston from getting the reversal.
Virtanen avoids the attempt from Charelston to control.#SU2#
Virtanen stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Charelston scores with a sloppy right hand. Virtanen should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charelston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Virtanen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Charelston looks for the body kick but Virtanen saw that one coming.
Charelston misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Virtanen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Charelston won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charelston keeps working.
Charelston wants to control but Virtanen postures up.
Virtanen prevents Charelston from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Virtanen.#SUB2#
Virtanen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Charelston is not content to let Virtanen control the position.
Charelston bucks up and tries to throw Virtanen off but instead Virtanen has got his back!#T4#
Charelston is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Charelston is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Virtanen gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Charelston's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Charelston avoids the strikes from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands with a hammerfist to the side of Charelston's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virtanen lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Charelston hold on?! #SUB2#
Virtanen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Charelston has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Virtanen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Charelston is defending well though. Virtanen let's go of the attempt for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harri Virtanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harri Virtanen's cut.
That's time! Charelston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Virtanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Charelston tries to avoid it but Virtanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Charelston to the ground. Charelston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Virtanen. No joy for Charelston on that attempt.
Virtanen tries to counter with a clinch but Charelston shakes him off and moves away.
Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Charelston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stewart Charelston is winning the standup battle so far.
Charelston works the jab nicely.
Charelston lands with a hook. Virtanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Charelston misses with a series of wild punches.
Virtanen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A left lands for Charelston.
Good exchange - Charelston coming out on top.#CL#
Charelston moves into the clinch successfully.
Charelston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Virtanen avoids it.
Charelston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Charelston lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Charelston.
Charelston tries to work over Virtanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Charelston tries a body shot but Virtanen blocks it. #TD2#
Virtanen pulls guard effortlessly.
Virtanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Charelston.
Virtanen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Virtanen prevents Charelston from standing back up.
Virtanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Charelston's head.
Charelston is trying to stand.
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. Virtanen connects with a nice short shot to Charelston's temple.
Virtanen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Charelston wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Virtanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Charelston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Virtanen throwing shots but Charelston is blocking nicely.
Virtanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Virtanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Charelston wants to stand back up but Virtanen manages to pass into side control.
Virtanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charelston keeps working.
Charelston sneaks back into half guard.
Charelston pushes Virtanen off looking to stand but Virtanen dives back in and keeps control.
Virtanen prevents Charelston from improving his position.#T3#
Virtanen wants to control but Charelston is keeping him busy.
Charelston is looking to control Virtanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charelston avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Charelston drives through and clinches with Virtanen against the cage.
Virtanen blocks an elbow strike.
Charelston lands an elbow inside that Virtanen shrugs off.
Virtanen has Charelston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Charelston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Charelston lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Charelston.
Virtanen is breathing heavily.
Charelston lands a left hand.
Charelston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Charelston has Virtanen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Virtanen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Charelston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Charelston lands an elbow that stopped Virtanen in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Charelston struggles to land a body shot inside as Virtanen controls his hands.
Charelston digs a right hand underneath Virtanen's ribcage. Virtanen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Charelston lands with a light punch inside.
Charelston misses with an elbow strike.
Charelston lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virtanen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Charelston prevents it.
Stewart Charelston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harri Virtanen.
Charelston lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Harri Virtanen's cut even more.
Charelston lands a nice uppercut.
Charelston lands a damaging elbow.
Charelston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Charelston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Virtanen being controlled against the cage.
A short left from Charelston.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stewart Charelston dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harri Virtanen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Charelston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Virtanen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Charelston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Virtanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Charelston scores with a nice strike.
Charelston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Virtanen scores with a takedown into Charelston's guard.
Virtanen content to stall in guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen won't allow Charelston to get back to his feet.
Harri Virtanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Virtanen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Charelston wants to stand but Virtanen is controlling the position.
Virtanen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Charelston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Charelston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Charelston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Virtanen can do to turn this around?
Nice sprawl there from Charelston as Virtanen shoots in.
Charelston works over Virtanen's head and body with a nice combination.
Charelston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Virtanen.
Virtanen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Virtanen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Charelston throws a chopping leg kick but Virtanen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Virtanen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Virtanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charelston.
Charelston swings for the body but Virtanen moves out of range.
Virtanen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Charelston sprawls well. Charelston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Virtanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Virtanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Virtanen is defended easily by Charelston.
Stewart Charelston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harri Virtanen.#CL#
Charelston instigates a clinch. #T3#
Charelston tries to throw a body punch but Virtanen avoids it by throwing Charelston back against the cage.
Charelston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Charelston.
Charelston presses Virtanen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stewart Charelston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Charelston has Virtanen pressed against the cage.
Virtanen is trying to drag Charelston to the mat but Charelston just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Charelston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Harri Virtanen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Virtanen tries to break the clinch but Charelston is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Charelston.
Nice elbow from Charelston.
Virtanen takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#Harri Virtanen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Charelston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Virtanen prevents it. #T4#
Virtanen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Virtanen blocks an elbow strike.
Charelston pushes off an throws an elbow but Virtanen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Charelston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Charelston breaks the clinch. #CL#
Charelston darts in and clinches Virtanen up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Virtanen jumps guard and drags Charelston to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing that Charelston has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Charelston trying to control but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
Virtanen is looking to stand up but Charelston isn't so interested in that idea.
Virtanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Charelston.
Virtanen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stewart Charelston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Charelston 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stewart Charelston!
In his post fight interview, Stewart Charelston gave a big smile as he said 'We are mother fkn back btch we are SO BACK!!!'.

Event: NYF Fight Night 60
Date: Feb 26, 2025

#R1#
Rinderknecht fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rinderknecht shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bray as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Rinderknecht has Bray up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rinderknecht fails to land.
Rinderknecht stalling in the clinch.
Rinderknecht is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Rinderknecht works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bray is adopting a defensive guard.
Rinderknecht controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rinderknecht throws a big elbow that misses.
Rinderknecht is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bray being controlled here, momentarily.
Bray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rinderknecht with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rinderknecht postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rinderknecht scoring with some ground and pound.
Rinderknecht trying to control but Bray is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rinderknecht pushes down on Bray's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rinderknecht controlling the pace.
Bray is trying to stand.
Rinderknecht content to control rather than advance.
Rinderknecht's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rinderknecht seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rinderknecht is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rinderknecht lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Bray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rinderknecht manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Rinderknecht isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bray stacks Rinderknecht on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bray!
Rinderknecht can't do much from the bottom here.
Rinderknecht tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bray presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rinderknecht 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.
Bray prevents Rinderknecht from getting the reversal.#T4#
Rinderknecht wants to hold on but Bray pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Rinderknecht's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bray misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bray works his way to his opponent's back.
Bray avoiding Rinderknecht 's attempts to control his hands.
Bray controlling well, preventing Rinderknecht from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Albert Rinderknecht will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bray tries to clinch up but Rinderknecht circles away and keeps his distance.
Albert Rinderknecht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bray connects with a crisp jab.
Rinderknecht cracks Bray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rinderknecht really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bray or perhaps it was just good defense by Rinderknecht, which made it look bad. #TD#
Rinderknecht shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bray keeping moving, preventing Rinderknecht from controlling successfully.
Rinderknecht with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bray keeping full guard, as Rinderknecht tries to pass.
Rinderknecht lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Bray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bray is wriggling around but Rinderknecht manages to pass to half guard.
Rinderknecht landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rinderknecht seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rinderknecht wants to pass to mount but Bray is defending the position.
Rinderknecht stalling. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bray slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rinderknecht advances to half guard.
Bray keeping control of the position.
Rinderknecht trying to control from half guard but Bray is working away.
Rinderknecht stalling.
Albert Rinderknecht overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Rinderknecht lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rinderknecht uses his free foot to push down on Bray's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bray.
Rinderknecht cracks Bray with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rinderknecht tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Bray that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rinderknecht tries to push Bray's head away but Bray is holding on tight.
Rinderknecht controlling from mount. #T4#
Rinderknecht can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bray is looking to escape. #SUB#
Rinderknecht looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rinderknecht trying to control but Bray is having none of it.
Bray wants to control but Rinderknecht is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rinderknecht looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rinderknecht lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Rinderknecht dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Rinderknecht closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rinderknecht lands in his opponent's guard.
Rinderknecht works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Rinderknecht is trying to work for a kimura but Bray is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bray trying to hold on to Rinderknecht's head to control him but Rinderknecht postures up.
Rinderknecht performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinderknecht wants to free his trapped foot but Bray is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Bray is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rinderknecht scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bray has hold of Rinderknecht's hands but Rinderknecht slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rinderknecht wants to pass to mount but Bray is defending the position.
Rinderknecht seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rinderknecht is pressing down on Bray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bray is holding on for now.
Rinderknecht thows a huge punch but Bray dodges it nicely. #T2#
Rinderknecht is looking to take a break and control but Bray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rinderknecht looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bray with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rinderknecht is trying to control. Bray wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bray won't allow Rinderknecht to pass to mount.
Bray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rinderknecht with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rinderknecht lands with a punch from half guard.
Rinderknecht seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bray has hold of Rinderknecht's hands but Rinderknecht slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Bray on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Rinderknecht is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bray tries to roll over but Rinderknecht keeps him under control.
Rinderknecht slows the pace down in half guard.
Rinderknecht prevents Bray from improving his position.
Rinderknecht wants to control but Bray is keeping him busy. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rinderknecht prevents Bray from improving his position.
Rinderknecht looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rinderknecht looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bray is pressing down on Rinderknecht's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rinderknecht showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rinderknecht has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sonny Bray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rinderknecht advances position into side control!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Rinderknecht!
A very excited looking Albert Rinderknecht 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: RMMA - Fight Night 1
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Virtanen throws a sloppy head kick and Tyburski moves out of range easily.
Tyburski connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Harri Virtanen has been cut.
Virtanen tries for a takedown but Tyburski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Virtanen tries to clinch but Tyburski is having none of it.
Virtanen's coach down at Cozad MMA Helsinki was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Virtanen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tyburski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've been told by Tyburski's head coaches at Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tyburski throws a body punch but Virtanen moves out of range.
Virtanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tyburski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tyburski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tyburski moves away from the strike by Virtanen.
Virtanen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Virtanen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyburski misses with a straight left.
Virtanen tries to clinch but Tyburski moves out of range.
It looked like Tyburski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Virtanen.
Jacek Tyburski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Virtanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tyburski cracks Virtanen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Virtanen is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Harri Virtanen's cut even more.
Tyburski drops Virtanen with a naaaaasty hook - Virtanen is in real trouble here! Tyburski dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacek Tyburski!

Event: MMAH 11 - Robinson vs Malone
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Virtanen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Virtanen showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Tokita is defending against the submission attempts here by Virtanen. #SUB2#
Virtanen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Virtanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Tokita is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen lands strikes from half guard.
Virtanen passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Tokita can't escape the position.
Virtanen avoids the attempt from Tokita to control.
Tokita really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Virtanen looking to control but Tokita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tokita is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tokita wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Virtanen is landing with some decent strikes but Tokita is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Virtanen landing shots from mount. #SUB2#
Virtanen looking to secure an arm triangle but Tokita defends it well.
Tokita really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Virtanen breaks from Tokita's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Virtanen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tokita looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Virtanen wants to control the pace but Tokita is squirming around nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Virtanen has isolated one of Tokita's arms. Tokita looking to fight him off but Virtanen twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harri Virtanen!
Harri Virtanen is the new featherweight champion!

Event: NYF Fight Night 55
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Bray off balance momentarily.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva pushes Bray away with a front kick.
Bray on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Bray misses with a series of wild punches.
As Bray backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but Bray manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Bray moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Sonny Bray has been cut.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
I was talking to Bray's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bray stalling the fight.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bray stalling against the cage. #BC#
Bray breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bray.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Bray closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Bray is blocking nicely.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bray misses with a body punch.
Bray throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Bray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bray has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bray blocks it with crossed arms.
Bray slows down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bray. #T2##BC2#
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bray. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bray dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Bray backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but Bray manages to avoid it all.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Bray improves position. #BC#
Bray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bray.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bray misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Bray will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bray tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Bray scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Bray tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range. #T3#
Bray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bray is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bray's sensitive parts. #CL#
Bray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bray gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Bray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Bray.
Bray is looking to clinch.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Bray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Bray tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva connects with a jab.#CL#
Bray moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Bray's ribcage.
Bray misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sonny Bray's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bray throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Bray down. #CL#
Bray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Bray blocks with his arms.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Bray has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bray.
Bray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bray tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Bray blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Bray.
Bray struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands. #TD#
Bray gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Silva pushes Bray off but Bray dives into side control. #T1#
Bray is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Bray scoring with strikes.
Bray content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Silva punching from the bottom.
Bray passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Bray's attempts to control the action.
Silva wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bray with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
You get the feeling that Silva really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bray raining down shots from the mount!
Bray avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Silva tries to improve his position but instead Bray has taken his back!
Silva trying to get back to his feet but Bray is in full control for now.
Bray has good solid back control here. #T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bray working for the choke. #SUB#
Bray has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silva has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Bray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sonny Bray's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bray is looking for a counter combo.
A nice combination there by Bray. #CL2#
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bray misses with a body punch.
Bray has Silva pushed against the cage.
Bray effectively controlling the action here.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Bray leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bray is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bray has his back to the cage.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bray's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bray jumps guard but Silva stands there with Bray around his waist. Bray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bray taking a breather.
Bray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Bray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Bray.
Bray tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Paulo Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Bray moves into the clinch successfully.
Bray pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bray tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Bray. #BC#
Bray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Bray tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Bray tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Bray darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bray is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bray has his back to the cage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Bray blocks it.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bray struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Bray blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bray misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bray.
Bray steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silva. That one must have hurt.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Bray.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Bray backs away looking to recover.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Bray doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Bray shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Bray backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but Bray manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Bray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva throws a head kick but Bray moves out of range.
Bray tries a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Bray throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range. #T4#
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bray misses with a series of wild punches.
Bray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paulo Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Bray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonny Bray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bray tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Bray throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Bray has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Silva!

Event: MMAH 4 - Porker vs Sulek
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
Virtanen instigates a clinch.
Notts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Virtanen prevents it. #TD#
Virtanen jumps into guard, dragging Notts to the mat.
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Notts from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Notts stands and steps away. Virtanen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Notts tries for a takedown but Virtanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Notts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harri Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darnell Notts.
Notts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Virtanen's waist but Virtanen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Notts off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Notts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Notts tries to pull guard but Virtanen won't allow it. #BC#
Virtanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Virtanen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Virtanen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Virtanen advances to mount.
Notts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Virtanen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Virtanen controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Virtanen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Notts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Virtanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Virtanen looking to control but Notts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Virtanen dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Virtanen is working for a guillotine from mount but Notts frees his head quite easily.
Notts working to try and regain half guard.
Virtanen connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB#
Virtanen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Notts is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Virtanen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Notts's face.
Notts working to try and regain half guard.
Virtanen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Notts wants to hold on but Virtanen pushes him away.
Virtanen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Virtanen controlling the pace for now.
Virtanen with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Virtanen.#T4#
Virtanen tries to control but Notts wriggling away.
Virtanen prevents Notts from getting the reversal.
Notts in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Notts defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Virtanen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen with shots to the head and body - Notts looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Notts defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Virtanen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notts can't escape the position.
Notts is still trying to improve position.
Virtanen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harri Virtanen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Virtanen has closed the distance and engaged Notts in a clinch. #TD#
Virtanen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Virtanen 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.
Notts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Virtanen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Notts content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notts trying to control the action but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
Virtanen 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#
Notts working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Virtanen's thigh. Virtanen counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Notts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Virtanen dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Notts looking to control but Virtanen passes into half guard.
Virtanen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Notts working to try and regain half guard. #T2##SUB#
Virtanen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Notts manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Virtanen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Virtanen trying to control the action but Notts is working from the bottom.
Notts gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Virtanen connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T3##SUB#
Notts is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Virtanen locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Notts is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harri Virtanen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2024

#R1#
Fialkowska throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Bray moves into range and clinches up with Fialkowska.
Bray is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fialkowska throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bray blocks it with crossed arms.
Bray lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Bray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Fialkowska tries to keep at a distance but Bray has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bray.
Fialkowska throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Fialkowska scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fialkowska trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Bray successfully pulls guard.
Fialkowska trying to control the position from guard on top but Bray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fialkowska doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bray is tightening it up a little... Fialkowska has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fialkowska reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fialkowska taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bray!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sonny Bray!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Beair closes the distance and clinches.
Beair looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Virtanen successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Virtanen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Virtanen content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Virtanen drops back looking for a leg! Beair is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beair manages to kick Virtanen off! Virtanen jumps back into Beair's guard.
Virtanen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Virtanen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Beair is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Virtanen.
Left hook, right uppercut from Virtanen. #CL#
Virtanen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Virtanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Virtanen gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Virtanen is trying to work for a kimura but Beair is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virtanen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Virtanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Virtanen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Virtanen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Beair is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Beair really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Virtanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Virtanen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Virtanen 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! Beair is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harri Virtanen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Drake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bray sprawls well. Bray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drake gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drake.
Bray slaps away a takedown attempt from Drake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sonny Bray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Drake.
Bray digs a good hook to Drake's body. #CL#
Bray pushes Drake up against the cage in a clinch.
Bray stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Bray.
Drake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Bray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sonny Bray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drake somewhat.
Bray seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
A combination from Bray does no damage. #CL#
Bray moves into range and clinches up with Drake.
Drake letting Bray take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bray.
Drake tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bray smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drake is defended easily by Bray.
Drake looks winded!#CL#
Bray instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Bray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Drake is trying to push Bray away but Bray has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bray lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Bray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bray pushes Drake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Bray ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bray no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bray is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Bray looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB#
Bray is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drake is aware though and is defending well.
Bray controlling the position.
Bray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bray pulls Drake in close to his closed guard and prevents Drake from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bray is trying to control the position but Drake postures up.
Drake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Bray looking for a triangle here. Drake is fighting it but it looks tight! Bray pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Drake is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sonny Bray!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Virtanen. #CL#
Virtanen moves into the clinch.#TD#
Virtanen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Guy has a hand on Virtanen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Virtanen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Guy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Virtanen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Guy is looking to escape.
Guy tries to hold on but Virtanen pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy regains half guard.
Guy manages to get to full guard.
Virtanen being controlled here momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Guy has his foot on Virtanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Virtanen works his way back into a safe position though.
Virtanen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Guy struggling a bit here.
Guy manages to get back to half guard.
Guy trying to hold on to Virtanen's head to control him but Virtanen postures up.
Virtanen misses with a head shot. Guy uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Virtanen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Guy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Virtanen is looking to defend but Guy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Virtanen! Guy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Virtanen taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). That Guy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodsport throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iverson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bloodsport throws a series of punches but Iverson moves out of range. #TD2#
Bloodsport gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Iverson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Iverson prevents Bloodsport from improving his position.#SU2#
Iverson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bloodsport to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodsport swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bloodsport moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Gab Bloodsport has been cut.
Iverson circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Iverson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bloodsport tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Iverson manages to move to mount! #T1#
Iverson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Iverson with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB2#
Bloodsport defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Iverson.
Iverson controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Bloodsport is trying to escape the mount.
Iverson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Iverson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bloodsport. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Bloodsport tries to hold on but Iverson postures up.
Iverson controlling his opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Iverson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iverson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Iverson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bloodsport is on top in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Iverson holds on and takes a little breather.
Bloodsport wants to stand but Iverson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Iverson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Iverson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gab Bloodsport's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bloodsport will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bloodsport enables Iverson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bloodsport manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Iverson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iverson stays in close to Bloodsport's body and controls the position.
Bloodsport keeping full guard, as Iverson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Iverson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SU2#
Iverson stands up from Bloodsport's guard - Iverson perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Iverson pushes Bloodsport up against the cage in a clinch.
Iverson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bloodsport wants to stall.
Bloodsport is trying to break free.#TD2#
Iverson jumps guard and drags Bloodsport to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bloodsport won't allow Iverson to sweep him here. #T2#
Iverson has Bloodsport pulled in close to control his posture. #ES2#
Iverson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bloodsport misses with a double jab
and Iverson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bloodsport throws a body shot but no joy.
Iverson tries to counter with a clinch but Bloodsport shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Iverson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iverson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bloodsport takes a swing at Iverson's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Bloodsport is looking to clinch.
Iverson dives in for a single leg takedown but Bloodsport sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Iverson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Iverson showed some decent athleticism there.
Iverson is controlling the pace.
Iverson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bloodsport reverses the position - he's now on top in Iverson's guard.
Iverson wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Iverson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Iverson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Iverson has his feet on Bloodsport's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Iverson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gab Bloodsport's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Iverson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bloodsport tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iverson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Iverson instigates a clinch.
Iverson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bloodsport avoids the damage to the body.
Iverson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iverson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bloodsport prevents it.
Iverson fails to pull guard.
Bloodsport looking to stall. #TD2#
Iverson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bloodsport uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodsport trying to control but Iverson is working from the bottom.
Bloodsport wants to pass the guard but Iverson is keeping the position.#T1#
Bloodsport trying to stand up but can't free himself from Iverson's guard.
Bloodsport trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Iverson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Iverson controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Iverson blocks a jab.
Bloodsport misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Bloodsport gets caught flat footed, as Iverson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Iverson throwing strikes but missing.
Iverson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Iverson throws a big right hand that misses.
Bloodsport looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iverson is one step ahead there.
Iverson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Iverson throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bloodsport swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bloodsport jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Iverson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bloodsport sprawls well initially but Iverson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4#
Iverson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bloodsport is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Iverson tries to pass to full mount but Bloodsport defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Iverson in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Iverson decides to stand and escape the position.
Gab Bloodsport has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Iverson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Iverson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bloodsport to the ground. Iverson is now in Bloodsport's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Iverson!

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