Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 314 Fisher vs Sitsongrit
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Mahomes throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid body kick from Hollow.
Hollow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mahomes is looking to score with low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hollow misses with a body shot.
Hollow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mahomes throws a body kick that misses.
Hollow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahomes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hollow throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hollow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hollow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahomes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice jab there from Hollow.
Mahomes with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Hollow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahomes misses with a head kick.
Hollow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Hawk Hollow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mahomes's head.
Mahomes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hollow misses with a leg kick.
Mahomes looks to land a right hand but Hollow moved out of range.
Hollow checks a low kick from Mahomes.
Hollow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hollow blocks a jab.#T1#
Mahomes keeps Hollow at a distance using the push kick.
Hollow works the jab nicely.
Hollow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mahomes lands with a kick to the temple. Hollow shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jab from Mahomes.
Hollow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mahomes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mahomes throws a lazy right hand but Hollow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahomes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hollow. Hollow obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollow moves away.
Hollow connects with an inside leg kick.
Mahomes misses with a low kick.
Mahomes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mahomes misses with a hook. Hollow ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Hollow.
Mahomes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hollow.
Mahomes moves out of range of the leg kick from Hollow.
Hollow wants to clinch up but Mahomes keeps it at a distance.
Mahomes is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hollow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hollow misses with a hook.
Hollow catches Mahomes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Danga de danga de dang - Mahomes scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Hollow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahomes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mahomes throws a shot from downtown. Hollow moves away and avoids it.
Mahomes ducks under a wild hook from Hollow.
Hollow throws a shot to the body.
Hollow defending well as Mahomes loads up on a big left hand.
Hollow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahomes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hollow takes one to the side of the head.
Hollow checks a low kick from Mahomes.
Nice shot lands for Hollow.
Hollow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Mahomes misses.
Mahomes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahomes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hollow.#CL#
Hollow takes the fight into the clinch.
Hollow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahomess head.
Hollow lands a nice uppercut.
Hollow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Hollow breaks from the clinch.
Mahomes thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Hollow is looking to clinch but Mahomes is avoiding it.
Mahomes thuds a left hand into Hollow's body.
Hollow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hollow moves in looking to clinch but Mahomes pushes him off.
Mahomes misses with a body shot.
Hollow loads up on a big right hand but Mahomes slips the punch.
Hollow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a series of punches but Hollow moves out of range.
Hollow throws a leg kick which misses Mahomes's front leg but catches the back leg as Mahomes tries to avoid it.
Mahomes cracks Hollow with a good jab.
Mahomes looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollow is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hollow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Mahomes misses.
Mahomes moves out of range as Hollow strikes.
Mahomes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mahomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hollow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hollow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hollow misses the shot to the body.
Hollow slips a straight right by Mahomes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mahomes in his tracks. #T4#
Mahomes throws a head kick that Hollow semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Hawk Hollow has been cut.
Hollow tries to clinch up
enabling Mahomes to counter with a crisp jab.
Hollow wants to clinch up but Mahomes keeps it at a distance.
Mahomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahomes misses with a straight left.
Hollow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahomes throws out the jab.
Hollow moves out of range of the body kick from Mahomes.
Mahomes looks to land a body kick but Hollow moved away.
Mahomes scores with a head kick.
Mahomes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hollow.#CL#
Hollow closes the distance and clinches.
Mahomes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hollow's elbow.
Mahomes lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahomes is leaning against Hollow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hollow blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Mahomes breaks the clinch.
Mahomes misses with a low kick.
Hollow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Mahomes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hawk Hollow's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hollow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mahomes throws a head kick but Hollow moves out of range.
Hollow misses the jab.
As Hollow backs off Mahomes throws a huge counter combo but Hollow manages to avoid it all.
Hollow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahomes throws out the jab.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hollow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mahomes throws a big shot that misses.
Hollow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with a wild combination.
Hollow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mahomes's hands.
Mahomes swings for the body but Hollow moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hollow.
Hollow throws a body punch but Mahomes moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes misses with a straight right.
Mahomes misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hollow misses the target.
Mahomes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mahomes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hollow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mahomes. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Hollow throws a body kick that misses.
Hollow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahomes throws a fast counter high kick but Hollow manages to duck under it in time.
Mahomes swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollow.
Mahomes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mahomes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mahomes throws a low kick but Hollow avoids it.
Mahomes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hollow.
Hollow connects with a jab.
Mahomes connects with a leg kick.
Mahomes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hollow.
Jab, jab by Mahomes - just one landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hollow checks a leg kick.
Mahomes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hollow.
A left lands for Mahomes.
Nice shot lands for Hollow.
Mahomes motions for Hollow to come forward. Mahomes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hollow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hollow misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahomes wants to slow Hollow down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Hollow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mahomes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hollow. Hollow obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahomes throws a jab but it's blocked by Hollow.
Jab by Hollow.
Mahomes connects with a solid leg kick.
Mahomes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mahomes walks into a jab.
Hollow tries to clinch there but Mahomes circles away.
Mahomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollow swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Hollow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hollow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahomes tries to work over Hollow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hollow lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Mahomes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahomes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Mahomes blocks the leg kick.
Hollow scores with a nice head shot.
Mahomes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mahomes is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Hollow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hollow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahomes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mahomes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hollow.
The fighters circling - Hollow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahomes throws a low kick, looking for Hollow's leg but Hollow calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Mahomes tries to keep at a distance but Hollow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mahomes blocks an elbow strike from Hollow.
Hollow lands with a right to the head.
Hollow throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahomes.
Mahomes blocks an uppercut.
Hollow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahomes.
Mahomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahomes digs a right hand underneath Hollow's ribcage. Hollow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahomes lands a shoulder strike.
Mahomes misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Hollow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahomes blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollow misses with a punch on the inside.
Hollow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahomes or not.
Hollow lands an uppercut.
Hollow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahomes backwards.
Hollow is trying to force a seperation but Mahomes has the dominant position.
Hollow throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Hollow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Hollow misses its intended target.
Hollow walks into a stiff left hand from Mahomes.
Hollow moves out of range as Mahomes throws a body kick.
Mahomes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters circling a little - Hollow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Hollow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hollow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hollow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahomes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hollow on the side of the head.
Hollow avoids the body shot from Mahomes.
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 Hawk Hollow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hawk Hollow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hollow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahomes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mahomes throws a hook but Hollow avoids it easily.
Hollow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hollow looks to land a left hand but Mahomes moved out of range nicely.
Hollow slips a straight right by Mahomes.
It looked like Hollow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mahomes.
Hollow throws a hook to the side of Mahomes's head but Mahomes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mahomes.
Hollow throws an overhand right that lands on Mahomes's shoulder, as Mahomes tries to avoid the shot.
Mahomes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hollow.
Mahomes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Hollow rushes Mahomes and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Mahomes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahomes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mahomes blocks a jab.
Hollow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mahomes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hollow.
Hollow cracks a nice hook into Mahomes's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hollow wants to land a leg kick but Mahomes is out of range.
Mahomes throws out a counter right but Hollow avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Hollow throws out a loose jab but Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahomes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hollow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a combination. Hollow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hollow blocks a head kick by Mahomes.
Mahomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollow was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahomes.
An inside leg kick lands from Hollow.
Hollow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mahomes throws the kick towards the body but Hollow avoids it.
Hollow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mahomes swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollow.
Hollow throws a hook but Mahomes blocks it.
Hollow throws an overhand right that lands on Mahomes's shoulder, as Mahomes tries to avoid the shot.
Hollow misses with a hook. Mahomes ducked under it nicely.
Mahomes counters with a body kick.
Mahomes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahomes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hollow wants to clinch up but Mahomes keeps it at a distance.
Hollow moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Hollow connects with a looping right hand.
Mahomes throws a leg kick which misses Hollow's front leg but catches the back leg as Hollow tries to avoid it.
Mahomes avoids the head kick by Hollow.
Mahomes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That kick from Mahomes tenderised Hollow's leg. Hollow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hollow blocks a head kick by Mahomes.
Mahomes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mahomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollow was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahomes.
An attempted straight right counter from Hollow misses the target.
Hollow tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahomes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahomes moves out of range as Hollow throws a body kick.
Mahomes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hollow scores with a nice strike.
Hollow scores with a spinning back kick!
Mahomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollow.
Hollow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahomes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mahomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hollow avoids a kick to the body.
Mahomes with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Mahomes.
Mahomes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mahomes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hollow.#T3##CL#
Hollow pushes Mahomes up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahomes is trying to push Hollow away but Hollow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mahomes lands with a light punch inside.
Hollow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahomes misses with a body punch.
Mahomes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hollow lands with a short shot to the head.
Hollow digs a right hand into Mahomes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahomes's gas tank.
Mahomes prevents a body shot from Hollow.
Mahomes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahomes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hollow lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Mahomes breaks the clinch.
Mahomes throws a lazy right hand but Hollow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hollow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahomes.
Mahomes works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahomes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollow manages to avoid it.#T4##CL#
Hollow gets a clinch.
Hollow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hollow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahomes tries to throw a body punch but Hollow avoids it by throwing Mahomes back against the cage.
Mahomes struggles to land a body shot inside as Hollow controls his hands.
Hollow working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Hollow fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hollow throws a head punch that misses.
Hollow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahomes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hollow lands with a light punch inside.
Mahomes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hollow swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Mahomes breaks the clinch.
Mahomes throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Hollow closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Mahomes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hawk Hollow.
I think Hollow 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: GAMMA#1059 Robson v Hoddle
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
River missing with a left hand there. Akutagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akutagawa.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Akutagawa's shoulder, as Akutagawa tries to avoid the shot.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been told by Akutagawa's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akutagawa moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
Akutagawa thinks about countering with a body kick.
River misses with a low kick.
Akutagawa lands a jab to the head.
Akutagawa looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
Akutagawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by River .
River connects with the punch.
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akutagawa pushes River back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Akutagawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by River .
River is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Akutagawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River throws a head kick but Akutagawa moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Akutagawa!
Akutagawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River . River obviously looking to wear him down.
Akutagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River .
Akutagawa scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River misses the shot to the body.
Akutagawa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Akutagawa throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Akutagawa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Akutagawa misses the target.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akutagawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akutagawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Akutagawa misses the target.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Akutagawa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akutagawa lands a nice looking body shot.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River scores with a push kick.
A big left from Akutagawa misses.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akutagawa pushes River back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akutagawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Akutagawa. #T3#
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River blocks a body shot from Akutagawa. #BC#
Akutagawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akutagawa throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Akutagawa sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Akutagawa avoids it this time.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
River moves into the clinch.
River keeps control of Akutagawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Akutagawa manages to break the clinch.
River throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
River with the inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from River .
Akutagawa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
River checks a leg kick nicely.
River walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akutagawa tries to work over River 's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
River avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River , as that shot connected.
Akutagawa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
River moves into the clinch successfully.
Akutagawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akutagawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akutagawa can't break the clinch.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Akutagawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Akutagawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Akutagawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River is looking to slow Akutagawa down with leg kicks.
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 Ryu Akutagawa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
That kick from River tenderised Akutagawa's leg. Akutagawa is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick by River misses
and Akutagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River avoids the head kick by Akutagawa.
River is looking to slow Akutagawa down with leg kicks.
Akutagawa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
River lands an overhand right.
Akutagawa misses with a hook.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River throws a hook to the side of Akutagawa's head but Akutagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Akutagawa thinks about countering with a body kick.
Akutagawa walks into a left hand.
River misses with a hook
and Akutagawa counters with a nice body shot.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akutagawa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clint River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akutagawa doesn't seem bothered though.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Akutagawa misses.
River is trying to counter with his kicks.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akutagawa's head backwards.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River motions for Akutagawa to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akutagawa lands with a right hand.
River misses the body punch
letting Akutagawa counter with a right hand.
River ducks under a wild hook from Akutagawa.
River throws a shot from downtown. Akutagawa moves away and avoids it.
Akutagawa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
Akutagawa tried to counter with a leg kick but River avoided it.
A swing and a miss from River .#T2#
Jab by River .
This has been an exciting period of action!
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River feints a counter leg kick.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Akutagawa counters with a head kick that drops River to the mat! River scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Akutagawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from River 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 Akutagawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akutagawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akutagawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akutagawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akutagawa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Akutagawa counters with a crisp right that sends River to the canvas! Akutagawa follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryu Akutagawa!
Ryu Akutagawa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1059 Robson v Hoddle
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Riminal 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.
Riminal lands with a nice body kick.
Riminal swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Riminal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Riminal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River throws a head kick but Riminal moves out of range.
A big left from Riminal misses.
Nice uppercut lands for River. That snapped Riminal's head back.
Riminal shoots in looking for a takedown but River manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riminal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
River flicks out a counter leg kick but Riminal steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riminal. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
River tries to sprawl but Riminal drives through with a takedown into half guard.

River pushes Riminal off and gets back to his feet.
We've been informed that River has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Riminal!
Riminal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riminal misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from River misses.#T1#
Riminal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Riminal moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
River scores with a body shot.
Riminal loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Riminal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riminal misses with a kick to the body.
Riminal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riminal shoots in but River avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riminal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ser Bian Warc Riminal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riminal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Riminal misses with a wild body shot.
River moves forwards but Riminal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Riminal misses with a hook to the body
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riminal drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from River - that will leave a mark!
River misses with a body kick.#T2#
Riminal drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
Riminal fails with a takedown attempt.
Riminal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riminal misses with a takedown attempt
and River counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Riminal misses its intended target.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riminal throws a body kick that misses.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River moves into range and connects with a jab.
Riminal tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Riminal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
River is staying active underneath Riminal, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Riminal is looking for a kimura but River is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riminal to get the leverage. #SUB#
Riminal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so River is just riding it out for now. Riminal eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riminal passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Riminal'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.#SUB#
Riminal goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now River is on top in guard.
River must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Riminal is working an open guard so River takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Riminal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
Riminal moves out of range as River strikes.
Riminal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riminal backing away here, and River unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Riminal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Riminal fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Riminal misses the target.
River follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Riminal misses with a lunging right hand
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River leaves Riminal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
River looks to land a body kick but Riminal moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riminal manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riminal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River slips under a jab from Riminal.
A kick lands to the mid section there for River.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie River 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#
A jab lands there for Riminal.
River defending well as Riminal loads up on a big left hand.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Riminal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Riminal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Riminal throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
Riminal moves out of range as River strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riminal is defended easily by River.
Riminal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riminal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Riminal lands a front kick.
River takes a swing at Riminal's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Riminal misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from River.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Riminal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ser Bian Warc Riminal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River connects with a body shot.
Riminal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily. #CL#
River gets tackled into the cage by Riminal. Riminal maintains the clinch.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riminal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Riminal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. River smiles and moves away.
Charlie River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riminal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.
Riminal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Riminal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riminal looks for a takedown but River sprawls well.
River stuffs the takedown attempt from Riminal. Riminal gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riminal. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River scores with a hook to the body. Riminal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River lands an overhand right.#CL#
Riminal closes the distance and pushes River back into the cage.
Riminal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riminal lands with a left to the head.
Riminal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. River smiles and moves away.
River throws a low kick, looking for Riminal's leg but Riminal calmly moves out of range.
River throws a lazy right hand but Riminal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riminal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Riminal throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
River lands a nice hook to Riminal's body. Riminal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ser Bian Warc Riminal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River lands with a right hand.
Riminal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Riminal rather than just go for the knockout.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Riminal slips a jab from River.
River connects with a leg kick. #TD#
Riminal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. River looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Riminal is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. River is trying to escape and Riminal transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and River is forced to tap! Nice work there by Riminal! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ser Bian Warc Riminal!
Ser Bian Warc Riminal made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

Event: UCF 25: Nguyen v Tochukwu
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
McNab looks to score with a jab to the body but Doctore is just out of range.
McNab looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cameron McNab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNab misses with a body shot.
McNab misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doctore .
Doctore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McNab.
McNab scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
McNab shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McNab showed some decent athleticism there.
McNab passes the guard and advances to mount!
McNab looking to ground and pound but Doctore is blocking nicely.
McNab thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T1#
McNab sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McNab 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.
McNab is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Doctore can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McNab throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McNab wants to control but instead Doctore manages to regain half guard.
McNab lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McNab is trying to control the action in half guard but Doctore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McNab wants to pass to mount but Doctore is defending the position. #T2#
McNab wants to take a breather but Doctore is having none of it.
McNab throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McNab thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Doctore is staying active underneath McNab, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McNab scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNab trying to control from half guard but Doctore is working away. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doctore walks into a stiff left hand from McNab.
Doctore misses with a body shot.
Doctore 's corner calls for a 1-2. Doctore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McNab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Doctore is fending him off so far but McNab persists. Nope, Doctore circles away and we're back to standing.
McNab misses with a takedown
and Doctore counters with a stiff right hand.
McNab uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doctore .
Doctore misses with a body shot. #TD#
McNab drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doctore can do anything to dispel that myth.
Doctore keeping full guard, as McNab tries to pass. #T4#
McNab stops Doctore from standing up.
McNab looking to sit in guard and control but Doctore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNab tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doctore has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McNab is proving hard to escape from.
McNab is trying to keep Doctore in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNab is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron McNab dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Doctore walks into a straight right hand from McNab.
McNab thuds his right hand into Doctore 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Doctore looks to throw the jab but McNab is out of range. #TD#
McNab shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Doctore pushes McNab off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McNab shoots in for a takedown but Doctore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McNab throws a body punch but Doctore moves out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McNab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNab wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doctore keeps working.
Doctore pushes McNab away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McNab gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McNab misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
McNab wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doctore keeps working.
McNab throws an elbow but Doctore slips to the side and avoids it well.
McNab in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McNab throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McNab misses with the ground and pound.
McNab wants to control for a moment but Doctore uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McNab throwing shots but Doctore is blocking nicely.
Doctore is not content to let McNab control the position.#T2#
McNab throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Doctore to regain full guard.
Doctore is looking to stand up but McNab isn't so interested in that idea.
Doctore keeping moving, preventing McNab from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Doctore .
McNab tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
McNab throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Doctore tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McNab is in Doctore 's guard.
McNab passes Doctore 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McNab is pressing down on Doctore 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doctore is holding on for now.
McNab not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McNab not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doctore is not content to let McNab control the position.
McNab not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
McNab sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doctore defending well though.
McNab looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McNab stops Doctore from getting back to his feet.
McNab wants to free his trapped foot but Doctore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McNab is keen to just control but Doctore is a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
McNab closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Doctore quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Doctore looks like he's trying to stand up.
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 Cameron McNab will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McNab throws a lazy right hand but Doctore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doctore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McNab with a body shot.
McNab misses with a wild body shot.
Doctore misses with a wild body shot.
Doctore misses with a double jab #TD#
and McNab decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Doctore 's guard.
McNab is looking to work some ground and pound but Doctore has wrist control.
McNab lands a couple of digs.
McNab with a flurry of punches that miss.
McNab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNab trying to control but Doctore is working from the bottom. #T1#
McNab slips nicely into half guard.
Doctore looks like he's trying to stand up.
McNab trying to control the action but Doctore is working from the bottom.
McNab thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McNab is trying to control. Doctore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McNab is really struggling to control Doctore but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McNab shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McNab throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doctore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Doctore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doctore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McNab.
McNab takes a swing at Doctore 's ribcage but misses.
Doctore throws a jab when McNab was well out of range.
McNab with a lazy takedown attempt
and Doctore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McNab thinking.
Doctore misses the shot to the body.
Oenomaus Doctore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doctore looks to land a right hand but McNab moved out of range.
Oenomaus Doctore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doctore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNab.
Doctore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McNab.
Doctore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McNab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron McNab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNab takes a swing at Doctore 's ribcage but misses.
Doctore leaves McNab with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oenomaus Doctore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McNab cracks Doctore with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
McNab looking to score a takedown here. Doctore is defending well but McNab drives through and ends up in Doctore 's guard.
McNab trying to control the position from guard on top but Doctore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Doctore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McNab gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Doctore looking for a guillotine here but McNab defends easily. #T4#
McNab trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doctore keeping moving, preventing McNab from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McNab trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Doctore manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McNab working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cameron McNab.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McNab, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron McNab!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2024

#R1#
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonderoev manages to avoid it.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Bonderoev tries for a takedown but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown but McGuire shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Bonderoev avoids them all with ease.
McGuire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonderoev.
Zander McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarne Bonderoev.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Bonderoev keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGuire sprawls well. McGuire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bonderoev gets slowly back to his feet.
McGuire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
McGuire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGuire wants it to stay on the feet.
McGuire leaves Bonderoev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from McGuire as Bonderoev shoots in.
Bonderoev fails to land the takedown.
Bonderoev looks winded!
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonderoev circles away quickly and effectively.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonderoev.
Bonderoev goes for a double leg but McGuire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGuire continues to drive forward.
No luck for Bonderoev with that takedown attempt. #T2#
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Bonderoev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bonderoev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Bonderoev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bonderoev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick from Bonderoev.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Bonderoev moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Bonderoev unleashes a big counter combination but McGuire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonderoev off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonderoev moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonderoev unleashes a big counter combination but McGuire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonderoev staying out of range there.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonderoev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
McGuire gets tackled into the cage by Bonderoev. Bonderoev maintains the clinch.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
Bonderoev prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Bonderoev.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Bonderoev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGuire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGuire takes a swing at Bonderoev's ribcage but misses.
Bonderoev slips a straight right by McGuire.#CL#
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Bonderoev back into the cage.#T4#
Bonderoev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGuire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bonderoev wants to get back to striking at distance but McGuire won't allow it.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGuire prevents Bonderoev from breaking the clinch.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire is leaning against Bonderoev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bonderoev blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonderoev controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonderoev prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Bonderoev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGuire slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zander McGuire dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McGuire works Bonderoev's body with a nice hook.#CL#
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Bonderoev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bonderoev wants to get back to his feet but McGuire is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bonderoev has his foot on McGuire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGuire works his way back into a safe position though.
Bonderoev pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonderoev is continuing to stall.
Bonderoev trying to strike off his back. #T1#
McGuire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bonderoev trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zander McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Bonderoev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
Bonderoev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGuire's waist but McGuire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bonderoev off to one side.
Bonderoev ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Bonderoev throws a counter combo.
McGuire scores with a nice strike.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Bonderoev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGuire darts in trying to clinch
and Bonderoev counters with a left to the body. #T2#
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Bonderoev is out of range.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGuire as he avoids it easily.
Bonderoev is breathing heavily.
Bonderoev tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonderoev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zander McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarne Bonderoev.
Nice sprawl there from McGuire as Bonderoev shoots in.
Bonderoev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
McGuire pushes Bonderoev up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire keeps control of Bonderoev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bonderoev controls the action.
Bonderoev blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Bonderoev prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonderoev can do to turn this around?
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonderoev's elbow.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bonderoev controls the action.
Bonderoev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGuire smiles and moves away.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonderoev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonderoev.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Bonderoev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonderoev.#T4#
McGuire jabs Bonderoev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonderoev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire scores with a jab. Bonderoev acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire is pushing Bonderoev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bonderoev controls the action.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonderoev backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonderoev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zander McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire'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#
Bonderoev throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
Bonderoev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Bonderoev.
A little feinted left hand from McGuire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bonderoev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGuire but McGuire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Bonderoev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonderoev tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Bonderoev fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Bonderoev moved out of range nicely.
McGuire jabs at Bonderoev's body.
Bonderoev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire misses with a looping right.#T1#
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonderoev.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Bonderoev does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire cracks Bonderoev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bonderoev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonderoev misses with a head kick.
McGuire throws a hook but Bonderoev avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonderoev! But no joy.
McGuire works Bonderoev's body with a nice hook.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonderoev.
Bonderoev tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Bonderoev fails with a takedown attempt.
Zander McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarne Bonderoev.
A left lands for McGuire.#T2#
Bonderoev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Bonderoev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Bonderoev moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonderoev tries for a takedown but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bonderoev slips under a jab.
McGuire swings for the body but Bonderoev moves out of range.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonderoev's head.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3##CL2#
Bonderoev clinches with his opponent.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonderoev's elbow.
McGuire keeps control of Bonderoev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bonderoev is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire lands a left hand.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Bonderoev's head. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonderoev.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonderoev uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Bonderoev controls the action.
Zander McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire tries to work over Bonderoev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonderoev's elbow.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Bonderoev avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire tries a body shot but Bonderoev blocks it.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Bonderoev blocking some punches.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonderoev controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
Bjarne Bonderoev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander McGuire!

Event: C299: Lehto vs Matti III
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Line stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thomas .
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas .
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas connects with the punch.
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses
and Line counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Line on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas . Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas . #T1#
Line blocks a jab.
Line throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thomas !
Line scores with a jab.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Line.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Thomas .
Line doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Line walks into a stiff left hand from Thomas .
Line walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Thomas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Line counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Line digs a good hook to Thomas 's body.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
You can see that Line has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Thomas tries to work over Line's front leg with a kick but Line checks it.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Line blocks the low kick.
Line looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas .
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Line takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Thomas thows a leg kick but Line checks it
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Line avoids the body shot from Thomas .
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas digs a good hook to Line's body.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Line counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Line lands a jab to the head.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Thomas tries to land a leg kick but Line saw it coming and moves away.
Thomas scores with the left hand. Line knows he should have avoided that one.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas .
A nice side step and Line releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Line checks it.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Line throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Thomas .
Line avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Line throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Thomas .
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Thomas 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Line getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas throws a jab when Line was well out of range.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas 's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Line counters with a crisp one two that drops Thomas ! Line thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thomas to his feet! Thomas is in big trouble!#ROC2#Thomas is rocked!
Line is stalking Thomas . Thomas circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Line, and it's lights out! Thomas really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gothic Line!
A very excited looking Gothic Line 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: C300: Marley vs Olsen III
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Jiang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matikainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jiang scores with a body shot.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jiang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range. #CL#
Jiang instigates a clinch.
Jiang missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jiang. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jiang throws a lazy uppercut
and Matikainen counters with a leg kick.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Jiang. #T1#
Jiang staying out of range there.
Jiang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jiang misses with a body shot.
Matikainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matikainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Jiang's head.
Jiang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matikainen's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Jiang throws a leg kick which misses Matikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matikainen tries to avoid it.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiang.
Matikainen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheers as Matikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jiang doesn't seem phased though.
Jiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Matikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matikainen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Matikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Jiang counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Jiang clinches up with Matikainen and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Jiang's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Jiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jiang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jiang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jiang misses with a kick to the body
and Matikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jiang throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Jiang throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Jiang forces Matikainen back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Matikainen is trying to break free.
Jiang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matikainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Da Jiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Jiang is out of range.
Jiang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matikainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matikainen looks to land a left hand but Jiang moved out of range nicely.
As Matikainen backs away, Jiang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jiang is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Matikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matikainen throws a low kick but Jiang moves out of range easily.
It looked like Jiang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Matikainen scores with a leg kick.
Jiang misses with a left hand
and Matikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jiang pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
A low kick lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen throws out a leg kick but Jiang moves out of range and Matikainen only half commits.
Jiang throws a leg kick
and Matikainen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiang feints and then cracks Matikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matikainen down.
Jiang missing with a left hand there. Matikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matikainen throws a counter combo.
Matikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jiang misses with a double jab.
Jiang throws an overhand right that lands on Matikainen's shoulder, as Matikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Jiang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Da Jiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jiang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Jiang moved away.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jiang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Jiang ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Jiang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jiang down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Jiang.
Jiang is looking to counter the offense by Matikainen and move into the clinch.
Jiang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Jiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matikainen needs to keep his hands up - Jiang had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Jiang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jiang loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
Jiang connects with a nice looking jab.
Matikainen lands a jab to the head.
Jiang throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Matikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jiang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matikainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jiang misses with the combination.
Matikainen tries a low kick but Jiang avoids it.#T2#
Jiang wants to clinch
and Matikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Jiang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matikainen.
Matikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jiang.
A little jabbing left from Matikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matikainen checks a low kick from Jiang.
Matikainen throws a head kick that Jiang semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiang wants to slow Matikainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Jiang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiang connects with the punch.#CL#
Jiang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matikainen can do to turn this around?#T3#
Jiang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jiang lands with a right to the head.
Jiang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jiang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matikainen avoids it.
Jiang can't find room to land a body shot as Matikainen controls the action.
A short left from Matikainen. #BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jiang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matikainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#That has opened up DaMatti Matikainen's cut even more.
Jiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen lands with a right hand.
A lazy left from Matikainen finds it's target.
Matikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiang throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen 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.
Matikainen blocks a leg kick.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Jiang.
Matikainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jiang throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jiang.
Jiang throws a lazy uppercut
and Matikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Da Jiang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
A left lands for Matikainen.
Jiang misses with a kick to the body
enabling Matikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Jiang misses with a low kick.
Jiang tries to clinch there but Matikainen circles away.
Jiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jiang tries to clinch up but Matikainen circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Matikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jiang throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen connects with a crisp jab.
Jiang swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a counter combo.
Jiang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jiang misses with an uppercut
and Matikainen counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Matikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jiang manages to avoid it.
Jiang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jiang misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiang scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Jiang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Jiang wants to clinch up but Matikainen keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Jiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Matikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jiang tries to clinch up but Matikainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Matikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2##CL#
Jiang closes the distance and pushes Matikainen back into the cage.
Jiang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jiang blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Matikainen manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Jiang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Jiang counters with a crisp right hand that drops Matikainen! Jiang lets Matikainen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Matikainen is rocked!
Jiang moves in close and cracks Matikainen with a massive right hand! Matikainen, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Jiang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Da Jiang!
Da Jiang retains his lightweight title!

Event: SSG 298 Reed vs Ottke
Date: Apr 28, 2024

180 cm
29 yrs
168 lbs

170 cm
39 yrs
158 lbs

Ieyasu

River

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Bernhard River!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
River changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ieyasu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ieyasu (0) vs (4) River
Ieyasu is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ieyasu'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.
Ieyasu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ieyasu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
River is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ieyasu is just riding it out for now. River eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ieyasu has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, River escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by River!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (0) vs (7) River#T1##SUB2#
River goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ieyasu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for River but great work by Ieyasu.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ieyasu (4) vs (7) River#SUB#
Ieyasu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ieyasu works to advance to full mount. River defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ieyasu (6) vs (7) River
River tries to hold on but Ieyasu postures up.#SUB#
Ieyasu goes for an armbar but River turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from River.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (6) vs (9) River
River has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
River controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB#
Ieyasu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ieyasu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. River manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (8) vs (9) River
Ieyasu passes River's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions off his back.
River tries to get to full guard but Ieyasu has control of the leg. #T3#
Ieyasu wants to free his trapped foot but River is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ieyasu moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (11) vs (9) River#SUB#
Ieyasu is trying to get an arm triangle but River is defending well. #SUB#
Ieyasu is trying to get an arm triangle but River is defending well.
River is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
River tries to bench press Ieyasu off him but Ieyasu keeps the position.
River manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (11) vs (11) River#SUB2#
River is looking for a kimura here.
Ieyasu wants to get back to full guard.
Ieyasu is pressing down on River's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ieyasu looking for a sweep. Not yet Ieyasu, not yet. #SUB#
Ieyasu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Ieyasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
River is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
River trying to control but Ieyasu is working from the bottom.
Ieyasu looking to control but River passes into half guard.
Ieyasu wants to get back to full guard but River has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (11) vs (14) River#SUB2#
River jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ieyasu manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
River is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ieyasu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T6#
Ieyasu is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
River tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no River has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ieyasu tries to buck River off but River is having none of it.
Ieyasu is not content to let River control the position.
Ieyasu manages to work his way to half guard, despite River's best efforts.#T7#
River trying to pass the guard but Ieyasu defending well.
River wants to take a breather but Ieyasu is having none of it.
Ieyasu gets back to full guard.
Ieyasu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. River manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ieyasu (13) vs (14) River
Ieyasu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
River is trying to control the position but Ieyasu postures up. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T8#
River wants to hit a sweep here but Ieyasu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for River there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (16) vs (14) River
Ieyasu controlling his opponent.
Ieyasu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ieyasu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because River is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
River tries to hold on but Ieyasu pushes him away. #T9#
Ieyasu controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Ieyasu is working for a guillotine from mount but River frees his head quite easily.
River regains half guard.
Ieyasu is keen to just control but River is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
River looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ieyasu seems to be working for a kimura but River defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ieyasu is looking for a kimura but River is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ieyasu to get the leverage. #T10#
Ieyasu is looking to advance position but River won't allow it.
Ieyasu is working hard here to advance position.
Ieyasu controlling the action here.#SUB#
Ieyasu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
River tries to roll over but Ieyasu keeps him under control.#T11#
Ieyasu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for River!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (19) vs (14) River
River keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
River tries to hold on but Ieyasu pushes him away.
Ieyasu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as River is looking to escape.
Ieyasu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T12#
River sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
River wants to improve his position but Ieyasu is controlling well. #SUB2#
River looking for subs from the bottom but Ieyasu mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ieyasu (22) vs (14) River
Ieyasu looking to control but River is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
River tries to hold on but Ieyasu postures up.
Ieyasu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as River is looking to escape.
Ieyasu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ieyasu'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River is desperately trying to improve his position but Ieyasu has a good base and remains in mount.
Ieyasu moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Ieyasu (25) vs (14) River
River is trying to break free. #T14##SUB#
Ieyasu is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but River won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Ieyasu off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Toyotomi Ieyasu!
A very excited looking Toyotomi Ieyasu 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: DMMA 311 Kuomanen vs Mahmut
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
A low kick from McCain misses #TD2#
and Shifter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCain 's guard.
Shifter is looking to work some ground and pound but McCain has wrist control.
McCain keeping full guard, as Shifter tries to pass.
Shifter throws a strike but McCain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Shifter isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McCain stacks Shifter 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 McCain !
Shifter throws a few strikes from the bottom but McCain takes advantage and mounts!
Shifter looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Shifter manages to reverse the position and now he's in McCain 's guard. Nice work there by Shifter. #SUB2#
Shifter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCain has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Shifter has his foot on McCain 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCain works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Shifter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1##SUB2#
Shifter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Shifter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McCain has picked Shifter up and slammed him! Shifter can't keep hold of the triangle and McCain manages to pass to side control!
Shifter tries to improve position but can't.
Shifter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shifter trying to get back to full guard but McCain takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Shifter is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
McCain wants to get back to his feet but Shifter is holding on tight.
McCain prevents Shifter from getting the reversal.
Shifter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shifter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shifter is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCain pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shifter is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Shifter throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McCain wants to stand up but Shifter is controlling the position.
Shifter gets full guard.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Shifter.#SUB2#
Shifter has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McCain doesn't defend quickly enough and Shifter has managed to lock this one up! Can McCain escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Shifter on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shape Shifter!

Event: GAMMA#1058 Wrecks v Zweihander
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1##CL#
McGuire clinches up against the cage.
Rize lands with a right to the head.
Rize lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire tries a body shot but Rize blocks it.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Rize.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire pushes Rize back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rize misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rize's elbow.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire presses Rize against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
McGuire misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rize.
McGuire tries to work over Rize's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rize throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rize lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize blocks an elbow strike from McGuire.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Rize controls the action.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rize blocking some punches.
Rize misses with some punches.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire trying to stall but Rize improves his position.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Rize. #T2#
Rize misses with a punch on the inside.
Rize stalling.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rize swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rize throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire. #BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rize moves to clinch but McGuire breaks away
and McGuire counters with a huge left! Rize is in big trouble! He's backing up but McGuire isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rize from any more damage. A dominating finish by McGuire!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McGuire!
An out of breath Kevin McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN Supernova XIV
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Danger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a hook but Danger blocks it.
A lazy left from Danger finds it's target.
Danger throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire jabs at Danger's body.
Danger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Danger blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Danger keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away. #KD2#
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Danger tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Danger back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Danny Danger has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
McGuire drops Danger with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Danger looks back up at him and smiles so McGuire waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Danger is rocked!#CL2#
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Danger.
Oh Danger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danger seems to have got his legs back now.
Danger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Danger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
Danger lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Nice elbow from McGuire. #BC2#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danger is looking to chop away at McGuire's legs. #CL#
Danger moves into the clinch.
Danger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danger misses with the head strike.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Danger.
Danger lands a shot to the body.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Danger cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Danger misses with the head strike.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
Danger scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head. #T2#
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from McGuire.
A shot in the inside from McGuire. #BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Danger.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGuire misses with a two punch combination.
As McGuire backs away, Danger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Danger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Danger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Danger's knee momentarily.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Danger has taken the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Danger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Danger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Danger prevents a body shot from McGuire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Danger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #T3##BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danger throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Danger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Danger throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Danger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Danger throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danger throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Danger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Danger blocks a jab.
Danger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Danger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Danger should have avoided that one.
Danger tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Danger gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Danger lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGuire slows down the pace here.
McGuire is working Danger over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danger lands with a light punch inside.
Danger misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Danger's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Danger lands the left hand.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
Danger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Danger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
McGuire darts in and clinches Danger up against the cage.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danger misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Danger.
A short uppercut from Danger.
Danger blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danger prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.#T1#
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danger.
McGuire keeps control of Danger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Danny Danger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Danger.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danger tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danger presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Danger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Danger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Danger is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Danger gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Danger.
A nice left hand lands by Danger.
Danger lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danger works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Danger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Danger tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Danger back against the cage.
Danger working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A body shot lands from Danger.
Danger tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
A hook to the body from Danger.
Danger lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Danger.
Danger presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Danger.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Danger lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Danger struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Danger blocks an uppercut.
Danger lands with a left to the head.
Danger misses with a punch on the inside.
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Danger digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
Danger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Danger lands a left hand.
Danger lands a nice uppercut.
Danger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danger is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
Danger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Danger lands a shot to the body.
Danger blocks an elbow strike from McGuire.
Danger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Danger.
Danger tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danger tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danger throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danger pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danger scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head. #T4#
Danger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Danger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Danger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Danger.
Danger has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Danger misses with a body punch.
Danger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Danger uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Danger.
Danger struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Danger keeps control of McGuire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Danger lands a nice uppercut.
Danger scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire wants to break free but Danger has control.
A short uppercut from Danger.
Danger tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Danger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Donk. McGuire catches Danger right on the button with a cross.
McGuire feints and then cracks Danger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Danger down. #CL#
McGuire gets tackled into the cage by Danger. Danger maintains the clinch.
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow. #BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Danger.
Danger fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danger moves away.
Danger looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire throws a hook but Danger blocks it.#T1#
Danger misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuire moves forwards but Danger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Danger tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Danger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Danger avoids a kick to the body.
Danger punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Danger moves into the clinch successfully.
Danger scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Danger avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Danger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Danger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Danger works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Danger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Danger tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Danger back against the cage.
Danger slowing the pace effectively.
Danger lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Still in the clinch, Danger scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Danger controls the action.
Danger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Danger.
Danger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Danger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Danger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danger lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Danger pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danger cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
Danger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#McGuire is rocked!
Danger gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Danger finish him?
Danger lands with a right to the head.
Danger lands a nice uppercut.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Danger works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Danger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Danger lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McGuire to his knees! Danger keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Danger!
Danny Danger retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Danny Danger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RSE 72:
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Mickey scores with the left hand. River knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
River moves into range and clinches up with Mickey.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mickey prevents a body shot from River . #BC2#
Mickey breaks the clinch.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Mickey.
Mickey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
River looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mickey is fending him off so far but River persists. Nope, Mickey circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target. #TD#
Mickey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
River connects with a couple of short punches.
Mickey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mickey told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
River trying to control but Mickey is working from the bottom.
River in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
River might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Mickey uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mickey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mickey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Mickey tries to get set, River tries to push him back and clinch up but Mickey manages to avoid the attempt.
Mickey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mickey moves away from the strike by River .
Mickey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mickey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
River gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mickey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mickey throws a head kick that half lands.
Mickey swats away the attempt to clinch by River .
River takes one to the side of the head.
River thuds a left hand into Mickey's body.
Gage Mickey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River scores with the left hand. Mickey knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Mickey throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River scores with a decent looking hook.
Mickey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Mickey misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from River misses its target.
James River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River lands a slapping body shot.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mickey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mickey scores with a decent looking hook.
Mickey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mickey lands with an uppercut that bounces River off the cage and back into range.
River swings for the body but Mickey moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mickey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mickey throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River walks into a left hand.
River connects with a body shot that sends Mickey's belly button to the back.
A big left from Mickey misses.
Mickey misses the body punch #CL#
and River counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Mickey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Mickey throws a leg kick which misses River 's front leg but catches the back leg as River tries to avoid it.
River scores with a nice head shot.
Mickey scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one. #T3#
Mickey tries a head kick but it misses.
River lands with a nice body punch.
Mickey misses with a hook to the body
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mickey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River .
Mickey jabs at River 's body.
River misses with an uppercut. Mickey saw that one coming.
Mickey tries to move into range but River moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mickey's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
Mickey walks into a jab.#ROC#Mickey is rocked!
Mickey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mickey throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River staying out of range there.
Mickey connects with a good right hand that stumbles River . River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Mickey is just out of range.
Mickey moves away from the strike by River .
Nice jab there from River .
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Mickey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Mickey lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Mickey.
Mickey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mickey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slow jab from Mickey misses its intended target.
Mickey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mickey throws a front kick aimed at River 's knee but River avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
River throws a body punch but Mickey moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Mickey.
A punch combination from Mickey misses.
River misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mickey.
Mickey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from River with a body shot.
Mickey slips under a jab.
Mickey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gage Mickey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mickey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from River .
Nice jab there from River .
Mickey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mickey throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mickey manages to circle out of the way.
Mickey throws a low kick but River avoids it.
River throwing a counter right hand but Mickey manages to avoid it.
Mickey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Mickey.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River tries to clinch there but Mickey circles away.
Mickey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River .
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mickey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mickey looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Mickey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Mickey is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
River cracks Mickey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gage Mickey seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A big left from Mickey misses.
Mickey throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mickey.
River is looking to counter punch.
River throws a hook to the side of Mickey's head but Mickey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River slips under a jab from Mickey.
River takes a swing at Mickey's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Mickey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River tries to clinch up but Mickey circles away and keeps his distance.
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mickey sizes up River with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
River has closed the distance and engaged Mickey in a clinch.
Mickey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mickey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mickey takes a shot to 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!
River tries to work over Mickey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mickey wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from River .
A short left from Mickey. #T2#
Mickey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River gets through Mickey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mickeys head.
Mickey is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
Mickey throws a head punch that misses.
Mickey seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Mickey breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mickey. That's going to slow River down.
Mickey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mickey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by River .
Mickey just misses with a punch to the body.
Mickey lands a nice shot that snaps River 's head back.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Mickey is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mickey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mickey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River .
Mickey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
River missing with a left hand there. Mickey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Mickey is just out of range.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mickey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
River looks to land a left hand but Mickey moved out of range nicely.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Mickey raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mickey.
River tries to clinch up but Mickey circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by River or perhaps it was just good defense by Mickey, which made it look bad.
River shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mickey defends it nicely.
River loads up on a big right hand but Mickey slips the punch.
Mickey throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River cracks Mickey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Donk. River catches Mickey right on the button with a cross.
River misses with an uppercut
and Mickey counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Mickey misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Mickey misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Mickey.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Mickey counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mickey looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Mickey tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away.
Mickey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mickey enables River to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mickey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mickey keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Mickey controlling the position.
Mickey wants to stand and escape but River is having none of it.
Mickey is pulling down on River 's head to control his posture.
River controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
River content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River is fighting to break Mickey's control of his arms but Mickey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
River working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Mickey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mickey tries a head kick but it misses.
Mickey loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from River .
Mickey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
River tests Mickey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mickey slips under a jab from River .
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mickey throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River takes a swing at Mickey's ribcage but misses.
River moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMickey.
Mickey throws a head kick that misses.
River attempts a counter takedown but Mickey avoids it well and moves away.
A jab lands there for Mickey.#CL#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
River manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Mickey got a little sloppy there for a moment and River has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mickey has managed to get both his arms back between River 's legs - danger averted.
Mickey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
James River overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
River working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mickey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mickey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Mickey gets to his feet. River looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by River or perhaps it was just good defense by Mickey, which made it look bad.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mickey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mickey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mickey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mickey looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River takes one on the button.#T2#
River is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mickey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mickey throws a jab but it's blocked by River .
River looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mickey cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mickey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mickey lands a nice hook to River 's body. River takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mickey has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mickey.
Mickey loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River tries to clinch but Mickey moves out of range.
Mickey wants to slow River down by chopping away at his legs.
River misses the shot to the body.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
River shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mickey gets full guard.#T3#
River throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mickey is adopting a defensive guard.
River working some strikes from top position.
Mickey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from River .
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Mickey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mickey pulls River in close to prevent any damage.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
River with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mickey keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
River postures up in Mickey's guard and throws a big left but Mickey blocks it.
Mickey is controlling River 's posture.
Mickey looking to control.
River throwing strikes from guard but Mickey blocks nicely.
Mickey is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mickey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Mickey misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from River misses its target.
River tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mickey swivels and escapes.
Mickey avoids the body shot from River .
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mickey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mickey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mickey defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Gage Mickey just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
River takes a swing at Mickey's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
River misses with an uppercut. Mickey saw that one coming.
Mickey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mickey was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
Mickey slips a straight right by River .
River misses with a wild body shot.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mickey in his tracks.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mickey works the jab nicely.
River throws a hook to the side of Mickey's head but Mickey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Mickey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mickey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mickey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey lands a head shot.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mickey was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mickey was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
Mickey flicks out a counter leg kick but River steps away.
Mickey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
River tries to clinch but Mickey is having none of it.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mickey fails to land with a series of punches.
River tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mickey manages to circle out of the way.
Mickey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.
Mickey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt River .
Mickey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
River takes one on the button.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mickey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
River dips to his left and cracks Mickey with an uppercut!
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Mickey is just out of range.
River lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mickey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mickey momentarily.
Mickey throws a body punch but River moves out of range. #T2#
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Mickey is just out of range.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Mickey is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Mickey - just one landing.
Mickey throws a jab but it's blocked by River .
River tests Mickey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mickey throws out the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from River .
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws the left hand but Mickey avoids the punch easily.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mickey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River swings for the body but Mickey moves out of range.
River throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Mickey to counter with a crisp jab.
Mickey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mickey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Mickey slips under a jab from River .#TD#
River shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mickey is trying to defend but River finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
River seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mickey trying to control from the bottom.
River thows a huge punch but Mickey dodges it nicely.
Mickey looks like he's trying to stand up.
River stalling.
Mickey tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
Mickey wants to control but River is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
River missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
River wants to free his trapped foot but Mickey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mickey wants to get back to his feet.
River is trying to control. Mickey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
River thows a huge punch but Mickey dodges it nicely.
River working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
River throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mickey tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
Mickey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mickey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. River is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James River had his way with Gage Mickey in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Mickey scores with a nice strike.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mickey momentarily.
Mickey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mickey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mickey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mickey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
River looks to land a right hand but Mickey moved out of range.#CL#
River clinches up with Mickey and pushes him back against the cage.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River tries a body shot but Mickey blocks it.
Mickey lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Mickey has River pushed against the cage.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James River has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Mickey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River misses with an uppercut
and Mickey counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Mickey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters with a nice body shot.
River takes a swing at Mickey's ribcage but misses.
River lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of River 's head but he takes it in his stride.
River avoids the head kick by Mickey.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mickey manages to avoid it.
Mickey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mickey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
River moves into the clinch successfully.
River drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mickey prevents a body shot from River .
Mickey is looking to control River 's arms but River gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mickey has his back to the cage.
River misses with the head strike. #T2##BC2#
Mickey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Mickey's shoulder, as Mickey tries to avoid the shot.
Mickey avoids the body shot from River .
River throws a body punch but Mickey moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mickey connects with a nice looking jab.
River misses with a straight right.
River lands a jab to the head.
River misses the shot to the body.
Mickey 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.
River is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mickey connects with a good right hand that stumbles River . River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
River swings for the body but Mickey moves out of range.
Mickey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from River misses.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mickey.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Mickey is just out of range.
James River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mickey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mickey. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River closes the distance and clinches up with Mickey, looking for a takedown. River pushes Mickey against the cage but Mickey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mickey slips under a jab from River .
River with a nice cross.
River 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.
Mickey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Mickey counters with a nice uppercut.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Mickey counters with a straight right hand.
River throws a looping overhand right but Mickey ducks down to avoid it.
Mickey lands a nice hook to River 's body. River takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mickey throws a head kick that half lands.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Mickey does it's job there.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mickey looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.#T4#
Mickey dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by River .
Mickey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Mickey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River loads up on a big right hand but Mickey slips the punch.
Mickey feints a counter leg kick.
River looks to land a left hand but Mickey moved out of range nicely.
River shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mickey as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James River . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from River misses.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mickey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River misses with a straight right.
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mickey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River .
Mickey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - Mickey coming out on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gage Mickey.
I think Mickey 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 48:49
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gage Mickey! Gage Mickey retains his featherweight title!

Event: RSE 71:
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Creed throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Shakespeare has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Creed .
Shakespeare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Creed 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
Creed connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Creed . That snapped Shakespeare's head back.
Shakespeare doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
Creed feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shakespeare sprawling to the canvas! Shakespeare rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Creed finish him?! #ROC#Shakespeare is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare switches off momentarily and Creed cracks him with a monster right hand! Shakespeare topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Creed dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Creed !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apollo Creed !

Event: C297: Albatross vs Payer III
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Jiang takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Jiang digs a good hook to Billabong's body.
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Billabong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Jiang is out of range.
Billabong checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Jiang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jiang.
Jiang throws out a loose jab but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billabong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Billabong 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.
Billabong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Da Jiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Jiang moves away and avoids it.
Billabong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jiang has time to react.#CL#
Billabong gets tackled into the cage by Jiang. Jiang maintains the clinch.
Jiang gets underhooks to prevent Billabong's takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiang prevents Billabong from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jiang. #T1#
Billabong takes a shot to the head.
Billabong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jiang lands with a short shot to the head.
Jiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Jiang.
Jiang trying to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Billabong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Billabong tries to throw a body punch but Jiang avoids it by throwing Billabong back against the cage.
Billabong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Billabong takes a shot to the head.
Billabong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Billabong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Jiang.
Billabong tries to work over Jiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Jiang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Billabong is looking to control Jiang's arms but Jiang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Billabong has his back to the cage.
Billabong blocking some punches.
Jiang looking to throw knees to the head but Billabong is blocking nicely.
Jiang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Billabong avoids it.
Jiang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Billabong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Billabong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jiang trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jiang landing knees to the body.
Jiang misses with the head strike.
Billabong lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Billabong breaks the clinch.
Billabong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Jiang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Billabong with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Jiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billabong was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Billabong! But no joy.#CL#
Jiang rushes Billabong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Jiang on the inside.
Billabong blocking some punches.
Billabong lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Billabong breaks from the clinch.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body.
Jiang takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Billabong throws out a counter right but Jiang avoids it with no problem.
Billabong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jiang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Billabong doesn't seem bothered though.
Jiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Jiang moves away from the strike by Billabong.
Jiang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Billabong moves out of range of the body kick.
Billabong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jiang's corner calls for a 1-2. Jiang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Jiang moves into the clinch.#T4#
Jiang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jiang works on Billabong's body with a couple of short punches.
Billabong struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiang controls his hands.
Billabong cracks Jiang with a nice body shot.
Jiang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Billabong.
Billabong has had enough of the clinch but Jiang keeps him there for the moment.
Jiang lands an uppercut.
Billabong throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Jiang.
Jiang trying to land knees to the body.
Billabong avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jiang. #BC2#
Billabong manages to break the clinch.
Da Jiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Billabong avoids the head kick by Jiang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiang walks into a stiff left hand from Billabong.
A head kick from Jiang lands but Billabong takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Da Jiang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Billabong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiang throws out the jab.
Billabong lands a nice shot to the body.
Jiang misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Jiang throws a lazy uppercut
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
Billabong thuds a left hand into Jiang's body.
Jiang throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Billabong scores with a nice head shot.
Jiang throws an off balance right hand
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Jiang misses with a body kick.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiang slips under a jab from Billabong.
Jiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Billabong scores with a nice strike.
Billabong scores with the left hand. Jiang knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Billabong misses with a hook. Jiang ducked under it nicely.
Jiang tries to clinch
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jiang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Billabong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jiang throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Billabong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jiang can pounce on him.
Billabong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jiang swings widly with a right hand
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jiang.
Jiang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Billabong misses with a wild body shot.
Billabong connects with the punch.
Jiang moves away from the strike by Billabong.
Billabong throws a body punch but Jiang moves out of range.
Billabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Jiang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Billabong blocks an uppercut. #T2#
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!
Billabong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Billabong managing to block the knees to the body from Jiang. #BC2#
Billabong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Billabong misses with the combination. #CL#
Jiang instigates a clinch.
Billabong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Billabong can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Billabong pulls guard effortlessly.
Billabong is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Billabong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Billabong wants to hit a sweep here but Jiang passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Billabong there! #SU#
Jiang stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Jiang lands with a nice combination. Billabong backs away looking to recover.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jiang 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 Billabong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Billabong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Billabong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billabong.#T4#
Jiang lands a leg kick that knocks Billabong off balance momentarily.
Billabong swings for the body but Jiang moves out of range.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Jiang.
Jiang misses with a straight right.
Jiang throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Billabong.
Jiang wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Billabong manages to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR#
Billabong lands strikes from half guard.
Billabong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Billabong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jiang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
Jiang throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiang moves away.
Jiang thuds his right hand into Billabong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Billabong throws a big shot that misses.
Jiang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Jiang moves into range and clinches up with Billabong.
Jiang struggles to land a body shot inside as Billabong controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Jiang.
Billabong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Billabong is looking to break free of the clinch but Jiang has double underhooks.
Jiang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billabong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang lands a left hand.
Billabong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Billabong scores with a shoulder strike.
Billabong managing to block the knees to the body from Jiang.
Jiang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Billabong can do to turn this around?
Jiang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Billabongs head. #T1#
Billabong wants to take the fight to the mat but Jiang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jiang.
Billabong misses with a body punch.
Billabong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jiang walks away with a smile on his face. Billabong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Billabong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jiang with the inside leg kick.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Jiang with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Jiang closes the distance and pushes Billabong back into the cage.
Billabong avoiding damage.
Jiang trying to stall but Billabong improves his position.
Jiang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Billabong is keeping busy.
Maybe Jiang would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Jiang scores with a hook to the body.
Da Jiang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jiang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Billabong.
Jiang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jiang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Billabong stalling in the clinch but Jiang improves position.
Jiang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Billabong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Da Jiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Jiang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jiang scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Billabong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jiang throws a series of punches but Billabong moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billabong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch but Billabong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jiang closes the distance but Billabong moves to the side
and Billabong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jiang throws a leg kick
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Billabong moves out of range as Jiang strikes.
Billabong slips a jab from Jiang.#T3#
Jiang tries to clinch up.
Jiang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Billabong is able to avoid easily.
Da Jiang is winning the standup battle so far.
Jiang throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Jiang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Billabong. Billabong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jiang tests Billabong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jiang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiang moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Billabong blocks the leg kick.
Billabong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jiang misses with a low kick.
Billabong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billabong.
Jiang scores with a leg kick.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jiang.
Billabong lands a nice shot to the body.
Jiang throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
A nice side step and Billabong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
A punch combination from Jiang misses.
Jiang throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Jiang. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Jiang.
Jiang misses the shot to the body.
Jiang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jiang takes one to the side of the head.
Billabong lands with an overhand left.
Jiang avoids the body shot from Billabong.
Billabong cracks Jiang with an open hand slap.
Jiang connects with a body shot that sends Billabong's belly button to the back.
Billabong blocks a low kick nicely.
Jiang misses with a few strikes there.
Billabong scores with a three punch combo!
Jiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Da Jiang clearly takes that round.
That's time! Jiang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Billabong 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.
Jiang throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Billabong, as that shot connected.
Billabong misses with a hook.
Jiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Billabong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Billabong dives in and scores a takedown into Jiang's guard.

Jiang is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Jiang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billabong lands a nice shot to the body.
Billabong prevents a body shot from Jiang.
A short right from Jiang.
Billabong tries to work over Jiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jiang tries to throw a body punch but Billabong avoids it by throwing Jiang back against the cage.
Billabong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Billabong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Jiang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jiang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Billabong.
Billabong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jiang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jiang scores with a shoulder strike.
Jiang stalling in the clinch.
Jiang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Billabong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jiang digs a right hand into Billabong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Billabong's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Billabong has hold of one of Jiang's legs. Jiang is fighting the takedown attempt but Billabong gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Billabong throwing strikes from guard but Jiang blocks nicely. #ES#
Jiang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Billabong off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Billabong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billabong misses the jab.
Jiang punishes Billabong's body with a nice straight punch.
Billabong digs a good body shot into Jiang's ribs.
Billabong moves out of range as Jiang throws a body kick.
Billabong tests Jiang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jiang loads up on a big right hand but Billabong slips the punch.#CL#
Jiang closes the distance and clinches.
Billabong tries for a takedown but Jiang manages to get underhooks.
Jiang trying to land knees to the body.
Billabong avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
Jiang is working Billabong over against the cage.
Jiang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Billabong lands a body punch.
Jiang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Billabong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Billabong is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T3#
Jiang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jiang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jiang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jiang works on Billabong's body with a couple of short punches.
Jiang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jiang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jiang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Billabong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short left from Jiang.
Billabong is working for takedown but Jiang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Da Jiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Billabong managing to block the knees to the body from Jiang.
Jiang tries a body shot but Billabong blocks it.
Jiang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jiang presses Billabong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Billabong struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiang controls his hands.
Jiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Billabong struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiang controls his hands.
Jiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jiang can't find room to land a body shot as Billabong controls the action.
Billabong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jiang misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Billabong breaks the clinch.
Billabong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Billabong lands a lovely overhand right.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Jiang.
Jiang scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billabong was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiang.
Jiang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Billabong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Da Jiang had his way with Johnny Billabong in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Billabong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jiang slips a straight right by Billabong.
Jiang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Billabong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jiang lands a slapping body shot.
Jiang lands with a hook. Billabong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Billabong scores with a jab.
Billabong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Billabong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billabong moves away.
Billabong missing with a left hand there. Jiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jiang.
Jiang lands a front kick.
Jiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Billabong with the counter takedown but Jiang avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiang just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Jiang scores with a jab to the head.
Billabong lands a nice hook to Jiang's body. Jiang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Billabong throws a hook but Jiang blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Billabong, as that shot connected.
Billabong misses with a wild body shot.
Billabong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Billabong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billabong lands an overhand right.
Jiang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Billabong misses the jab.
Good shot there by Jiang.
Jiang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jiang cracks Billabong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jiang misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billabong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Billabong avoids a kick to the body.
Jiang misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jiang.
Jiang avoids the body shot from Billabong.
Billabong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnny Billabong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jiang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jiang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jiang wants to clinch up but Billabong keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Billabong.
Some bone on bone action there as Billabong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Billabong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jiang on the side of the head.
Jiang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Billabong circles away quickly and effectively.
Jiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Billabong swats away the attempt to clinch by Jiang.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Billabong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiang lands a glancing blow to the side of Billabong's head.
Jiang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Jiang.
Some bone on bone action there as Billabong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Billabong lands a slapping body shot.
Jiang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Billabong throws a hook but Jiang avoids it easily.
Jiang missing with a left hand there. Billabong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jiang connects with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Jiang. Beautiful body shot.
Jiang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Billabong throws a jab when Jiang was well out of range.
Billabong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Jiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jiang jabs Billabong right on the nose. Billabong blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billabong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body.
Billabong misses with a right hand
and Jiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jiang with a hook.
Jiang lands a nice hook to Billabong's body. Billabong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jiang slips a straight right by Billabong.
Jiang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jiang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Billabong momentarily.
Billabong misses with a hook.
Billabong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jiang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jiang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billabong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Billabong throws out a counter right but Jiang avoids it with no problem.
Jiang misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Da Jiang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jiang 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Da Jiang!
Da Jiang retains his lightweight title!

Event: SSG 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 21, 2024

170 cm
39 yrs
158 lbs

174 cm
22 yrs
180 lbs

River

Takeshi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Takeshi gets a double leg takedown into River's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (0) vs (2) Takeshi
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.
River being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River wants to sweep but no luck.
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi stays in close to River's body and controls the position.
Takeshi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
River trying to control here. #T1#
Takeshi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (5) Takeshi
River is desperately trying to improve his position but Takeshi has a good base and remains in mount.
River sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Takeshi wants to take a breather but River is having none of it.
River wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Takeshi seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.
Takeshi tries to pass the half guard into mount. River knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB2#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
River is staying active underneath Takeshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, River has managed to free his arm - good work.
Takeshi trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom. #SUB#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Takeshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. River doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeshi. #T3#
River is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takeshi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takeshi's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: River (4) vs (5) Takeshi#SUB#
Takeshi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
River controlling well, preventing Takeshi from escaping the position. #SUB#
River is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Takeshi right now. #T4#
Takeshi trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
River is looking for the choke from the back position but Takeshi is controlling his hands well.
River doesn't have the hooks in and Takeshi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (4) vs (7) Takeshi
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
River trying to keep a closed guard but Takeshi is proving a slippery customer.
River keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass. #T5##SUB#
River is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takeshi defends well.
River looking to control.
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
River is looking for a triangle but Takeshi pushes his legs off easily.
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River managing to control the position.
Takeshi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: River (4) vs (10) Takeshi
Takeshi controlling the position.
Takeshi is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takeshi has hold of River's arm. He's looking for a kimura. River seems comfortable defending it but Takeshi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! River is real pain and he's forced to tap out! River is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Takeshi couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matsuda Takeshi!
A very excited looking Matsuda Takeshi 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: GAMMA#1056 Nuufo v Giant
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Martola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says River as he avoids it easily.
River scores with a hook.
River with a jab.
River misses with a straight left.
Martola throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
River throwing a counter right hand but Martola manages to avoid it.
River displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martola.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
River takes a swing at Martola's ribcage but misses.
River throws a hook but Martola blocks it.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Martola as he checks the leg kick.
River looks to land a left hand but Martola moved out of range nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! River crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Martola - the referee stops the clock and River gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Martola. River manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Martola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River throws a leg kick but Martola moved away.
Martola tries a quick counter leg kick but River is wise to it.
River throws a leg kick which misses Martola's front leg but catches the back leg as Martola tries to avoid it.
River misses with a body shot
letting Martola counter with a right hand. #T1#
River lands a high kick!
Martola moves away from the strike by River.
Martola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by River there.
Guy River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martola tries to score with a low kick but River moves his leg out of the way.
River seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Martola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
River rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
River with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martola to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Martola misses its intended target. #TD2#
Martola feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
River on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if River tries to get out of the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martola wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Martola throwing strikes from guard but River blocks nicely.
Martola postures up and lands a big shot to River's brow.
Martola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Martola is looking to pass into half guard but River pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now River is in guard.#REVR#
River tries to stand but Martola is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Martola isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. River stacks Martola 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 River!
River working away.
Martola is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on River's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martola is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martola is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Martola gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Martola has his foot on River's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. River works his way back into a safe position though.
River wants to get up but he can't break Martola's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Martola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
River preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Martola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. River manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Martola has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4##SUB2#
Martola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. River manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Martola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. River defends it easily.#SUB2#
Martola looking for submissions from the bottom but instead River passes into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
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 Guy River will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Martola counters with a stiff right hand.
Martola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martola finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
Martola misses with a kick to the body.
Martola lands with a cross.
Martola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
River is looking to clinch.
River throws a head kick but Martola moves out of range.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martola.
Martola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Martola finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Martola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River misses with a body shot.
River throws a body kick that misses.
Martola throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Martola scores with a body shot.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martola scores with a three punch combo!
River swings for the body but Martola moves out of range.
Martola lands a jab-cross combination.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martola lands with a cross.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River pushes Martola away with a front kick.
River misses with a hook to the body
and Martola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martola scores with a nice head shot.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martola throws out the jab.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
Martola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.
Martola throws a leg kick
letting River counter with a right hand.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
River tries to clinch but Martola moves out of range.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Martola tries to land a front kick but River steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
River misses with a straight right.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martola.
A countering left hand to the body from Martola misses.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martola lands with a good body shot.
River lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martola.
Martola pushes River away with a front kick.
Martola misses with a lunging right hand
and River makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Martola looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martola works the jab nicely.
River is looking to slow Martola down with leg kicks.
Martola misses with a head kick.
River throws a hook to the side of Martola's head but Martola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Martola throws a leg kick but River checks it.
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Martola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martola misses with a wild body shot.
Marski Martola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martola stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
River feints and then cracks Martola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martola down.
Martola does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
River moves into range and clinches up with Martola.
River stalling in the clinch.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martola is keeping busy.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River stalling.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from River.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Martola.
Martola working aggressively here. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to River's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Martola breaks from the clinch.
River slips under a jab.
Martola throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Martola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from River on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
River slips a straight right by Martola.
Martola misses with a wild body shot.
River is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A jab from River does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martola throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some bone on bone action there as River checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River blocks a jab.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marski Martola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! River's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
River takes one to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as River blocks the low kick.
As Martola backs away, River returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick lands for Martola.
Martola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Martola checks it well.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martola.
Martola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
Martola throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River misses with a few strikes there.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martola finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola lands with a cross.
River scores with a nice head shot.
River tries to clinch up but Martola circles away and keeps his distance.
River looks to land a combination. Martola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martola backs up against the cage.
Nice body kick there by River.#T1#
Martola blocks a head kick by River.
Martola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martola scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one.
Martola misses with a two punch combination.
River thinks about countering with a head kick.
River walks into a jab.
River looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
River throws a hook but Martola blocks it.
Martola misses with a leg kick.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martola.
River throws a low kick but Martola avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Martola misses.#TD2#
Martola closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into River's guard.
River working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martola.
Martola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
River keeping full guard, as Martola tries to pass. #T2#
River wants to get back to his feet but Martola is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Martola postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martola trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
Martola throwing strikes from guard but River blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martola stops River from standing up.
Martola passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Martola working the head and body with strikes.
Martola wants to control but River is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Martola is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. River knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
River knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martola on the ground.
Martola tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Martola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martola working the head and body with strikes.
River is not content to let Martola control the position. #T4#
The ground and pound from Martola seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Martola scores with punches from side control.
River wants to get back to his feet but Martola drags him back down.
Martola scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at River to see if he's OK.
River takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Martola tries to move to mount but River blocks the move with his legs.
River is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
River is not content to let Martola control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marski Martola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martola 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: C296: Marley vs Lehto II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Gregor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Gregor's head. #CL#
Thomas clinches up against the cage.
Thomas stalling the fight.
Thomas leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomas .
Gregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Gregor fails to land.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gregor misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Thomas .
Gregor misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Gregor saw that one coming.#CL#
Thomas clinches up with Gregor and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Thomas misses with some punches.
Gregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gregor misses with the head strike.
Thomas '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.
Gregor working aggressively here.
Thomas lands a right hand.
Thomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Thomas .
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thomas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gregor can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas . #T2#
Gregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregor can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Gregor.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Gregor.
Thomas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gregor.
Thomas is looking to control Gregor's arms but Gregor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thomas has his back to the cage.
Thomas trying to control the position but instead, Gregor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thomas into the cage.
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gregor prevents a body shot from Thomas .
Gregor blocks a body shot from Thomas .
Gregor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thomas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gregor can turn it around.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gregor's sensitive parts. #T3#
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Thomas .
Thomas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Thomas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thomas is stalling here.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Thomas as the two fighters clinch.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Gregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gregor has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas .
Thomas misses with some punches.
Thomas lands a nice uppercut.
Gregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas .
Thomas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gregor throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas scoring well with a low kick there.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thomas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Gregor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gregor looks winded!
Gregor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body kick there by Thomas .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas dominated that round.
That's time! Thomas 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##KD#
Thomas lands a big uppercut and Gregor crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gregor looks OK. Thomas waves Gregor back to his feet!
Thomas throws an uppercut from hell that sends Gregor clean off his feet! He's out cold! Thomas stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Thomas !
Derrick Thomas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SSG 291 McCain vs Johnson
Date: Apr 14, 2024

185 cm
25 yrs
180 lbs

170 cm
38 yrs
158 lbs

Ibrahim

River

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Bernhard River!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ibrahim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from River. #TD#
Ibrahim scores with a takedown into River's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (0) River
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.
River is trying to keep Ibrahim in close.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim won't allow River to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ibrahim forces his way into half guard.
River trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up. #T1#
River is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
River is defending against the submission attempts here by Ibrahim.
River gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Ibrahim got a little sloppy there for a moment and River has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibrahim has managed to get both his arms back between River's legs - danger averted.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.#T2##SUB2#
River is looking for a triangle but Ibrahim pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
River pulls Ibrahim in to control the position.
Ibrahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ibrahim passes into half guard.
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but River is having none of it. #T3#
River won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount.
River is in trouble now - Ibrahim has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (0) River
Ibrahim controlling from the full mount.
Ibrahim has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Ibrahim swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and River is now in Ibrahim's guard. A big mistake from Ibrahim there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (2) River
River has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ibrahim is trying to keep River in close.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
River wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim pulls River in to control the position.
River is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Ibrahim throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! River escapes and throws Ibrahim's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (5) River
Ibrahim sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
River is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ibrahim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ibrahim wants to control but River is keeping busy. #T5#
Ibrahim is staying active underneath River, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
River is looking for a kimura here.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ibrahim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ibrahim controlling the position well. #T6#
River with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
River is looking for a kimura here.
Ibrahim is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
River is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ibrahim is just riding it out for now. River eventually gives up the hold.
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Ibrahim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Ibrahim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibrahim.#SUB2#
River drops back looking for a leg! Ibrahim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ibrahim manages to kick River off! River jumps back into Ibrahim's guard.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #T8#
Ibrahim trying to control the position.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ibrahim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (5) River#T9#
Ibrahim forces his way into half guard.
Ibrahim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but River is having none of it.
River trying to control from the bottom.
River is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ibrahim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T10#
Ibrahim wants to free his trapped foot but River is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ibrahim frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (10) vs (5) River
Ibrahim wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Ibrahim jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… River is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by River and Ibrahim has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T11#
The referee asks Ibrahim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ibrahim prefers to stall for the moment though.
River tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Ibrahim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ibrahim laying and praying for a moment but River takes advantage and regains half guard.
River is trying to control but can't. #T12#
Ibrahim is keen to just control but River is a slippery customer.
Ibrahim prevents River from improving his position.
River is trying to control but can't.
River wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
River regains full guard. Nicely done.
River being controlled here, momentarily.
River keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
River working for a triangle but Ibrahim defends it easily. #T13#
Ibrahim passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (13) vs (5) River
River is looking to regain half guard here but Ibrahim keeps moving and retains side control.
Ibrahim wants to control but River is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ibrahim is trying to get an arm triangle but River is defending well. #SUB#
Ibrahim tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T14#
River is looking to regain half guard here but Ibrahim keeps moving and retains side control.
River is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Ahmad Ibrahim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1054 Oliver v Adrian
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Nice jab there from Glover.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Glover chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire works over Glover's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Buster Glover has been cut.
Glover lands with a kick to the ribs.
Glover listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover connects with the punch.
Glover misses with a body kick. #KD2#
Glover lands a big uppercut and McGuire crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McGuire looks OK. Glover waves McGuire back to his feet!#ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
Glover circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends McGuire tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Glover wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Glover!
Buster Glover gave a mention to HELL'S BALLS NUTRITION in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: C294: Marley vs Torvik
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiang moves away.
Matikainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jiang 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 Matikainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matikainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matikainen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen cracks a nice hook into Jiang's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters circling a little - Jiang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiang moves forwards but Matikainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jiang throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiang misses with a leg kick.
Matikainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jiang with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jiang.
Matikainen misses with a body shot.
Jiang lands a head shot.
Matikainen takes a swing at Jiang's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen slips under a jab.#T1#
Jiang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Jiang has closed the distance and engaged Matikainen in a clinch.
Jiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Matikainen avoids the damage to the body.
Matikainen avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
Matikainen avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
Matikainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jiang tries to work over Matikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jiang scores with a shot to the side of Matikainen's head.
Matikainen is trying to break the clinch but Jiang has him pressed against the cage.
Matikainen avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matikainen.
Still in the clinch, Matikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Matikainen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Matikainen wants to stand and escape but Jiang is having none of it. #SU#
Jiang gets to his feet - Matikainen follows without any prompting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matikainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matikainen punishes Jiang's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Jiang misses.
Jiang throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Jiang tries to land a front kick but Matikainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matikainen blocks a leg kick.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Jiang is out of range.
Matikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiang.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Jiang.
Jiang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matikainen throws a leg kick which misses Jiang's front leg but catches the back leg as Jiang tries to avoid it.
Jiang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matikainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiang throws out the jab.
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Jiang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matikainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Jiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiang moves out of range of the leg kick from Matikainen.
Matikainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jiang throws a body kick that misses.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jiang.
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Jiang 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.
Matikainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matikainen scores with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matikainen.
Jiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matikainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Jiang's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matikainen dips to his left and cracks Jiang with an uppercut!
Matikainen scores with a nice head shot.
Jiang throws out a leg kick but Matikainen moves out of range and Jiang only half commits.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Jiang.
Matikainen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
Jiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jiang scores with a nice strike.
Jiang checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiang misses the target.
Matikainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jiang doesn't seem bothered though.
Jiang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jiang loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
Jiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Jiang has managed to clinch.
Jiang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Jiang struggles to land a body shot inside as Matikainen controls his hands.
Matikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Jiang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen is trying to break the clinch but Jiang has him pressed against the cage.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiang has Matikainen pressed against the cage.
Matikainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Matikainen.
Jiang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jiang throws a leg kick but Matikainen checks it.
Matikainen tests Jiang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jiang throws a wild body kick that Matikainen sees coming a mile off.
Matikainen thumps Jiang with a low kick.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
A low kick from Jiang is predictable there
and Matikainen counters with a left to the body.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Jiang ducks down to avoid it.
Jiang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matikainen ducks right into an uppercut from Jiang.
Matikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Jiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matikainen in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiang digs a good body shot into Matikainen's ribs.
Matikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matikainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Jiang rushes Matikainen and presses him up against the cage.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Matikainen jumps guard but Jiang stands there with Matikainen around his waist. Matikainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Matikainen takes a shot to the head.
Matikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jiang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matikainen is defending well for now.
A short right from Matikainen.
Matikainen managing to block the knees to the body from Jiang.
Jiang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jiang blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Matikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Matikainen.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiang throws out the jab.
Matikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Matikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jiang.
Matikainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jiang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jiang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Jiang ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Jiang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matikainen is trying to break the clinch but Jiang is controlling him.
Jiang tries to work over Matikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Jiang lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jiang.
Jiang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matikainen lands a body punch.
Jiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Matikainen avoids the damage to the body.
Jiang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jiang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matikainen avoids it.
Matikainen tries to break free but Jiang pushes him back against the cage.
Matikainen is trying to pull guard but Jiang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jiang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Matikainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Matikainen avoids the damage to the body.
Da Jiang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiang controls his hands.
Jiang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jiang missing with knees to the body.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Matikainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matikainen pushes Jiang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jiang.
Jiang slips under a jab.
Jiang throws a chopping leg kick but Matikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jiang connects with a nice looking jab.
Jiang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jiang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Jiang moves out of range.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jiang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jiang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jiang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiang lands a right hook to the body.
Jiang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jiang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Jiang is looking to clinch.
Matikainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jiang with a body shot.
Jiang moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
Matikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiang.
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jiang.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Jiang has closed the distance and engaged Matikainen in a clinch. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matikainen. Jiang shrugs it off though.
Matikainen connects with a body shot that sends Jiang's belly button to the back.
Jiang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jiang walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiang throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jiang throws out a loose jab but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiang tries to bum rush Matikainen with a series of wild strikes but Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jiang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jiang 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 Matikainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matikainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
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 Da Jiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Matikainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jiang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matikainen.
Jiang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jiang misses with a low kick.
Jiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Jiang blocks the leg kick.
Jiang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range.
Matikainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiang moves away.
Jiang tries to clinch there but Matikainen circles away.
Matikainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matikainen scores with a hook to the body. Jiang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang staying out of range there.
Jiang throws a counter high kick but Matikainen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matikainen lands with a nice body kick.
Jiang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jiang lunges at Matikainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matikainen's hand.
Jiang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Jiang is looking to land body kicks.
Matikainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Jiang misses the target.
Matikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jiang throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Jiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jiang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Jiang's head.
Matikainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Matikainen misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Jiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jiang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab by Matikainen.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Jiang as he connects with a hook.
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!
Jiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matikainen throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jiang.
Jiang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matikainen slips a jab from Jiang.#CL#
Jiang has closed the distance and engaged Matikainen in a clinch.
Jiang tries to work over Matikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jiang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matikainen avoids it.
Jiang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matikainens head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matikainen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Jiang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Matikainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jiang lands with a right to the head.
Matikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jiang.
Jiang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matikainen's elbow.
Matikainen prevents a body shot from Jiang.
Jiang keeps control of Matikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Matikainen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Jiang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Matikainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Matikainen avoids the damage to the body.
Jiang tries to work over Matikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Matikainen pulls guard.
Jiang won't allow Matikainen to get back to his feet.
Jiang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Jiang stands up from Matikainen's guard - Jiang perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jiang throws an overhand right that lands on Matikainen's shoulder, as Matikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch but Matikainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jiang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matikainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jiang connects with a leg kick.
Good work by Matikainen as he checks the leg kick.
Matikainen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen cracks Jiang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jiang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matikainen is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Jiang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matikainen feints and then cracks Jiang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jiang down.
Matikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matikainen lands with a nice body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Jiang.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matikainen. That's going to slow Jiang down.
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matikainen 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 Jiang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jiang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jiang swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiang darts in trying to clinch
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiang jabs at Matikainen's body.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matikainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Da Jiang did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Jiang.
Matikainen throws a body kick that misses.
Matikainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matikainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matikainen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jiang.
Matikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jiang checks it well.
Jiang misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen misses with a straight right.
Matikainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jiang is looking to counter punch.
Jiang misses with a left hand
and Matikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Jiang clinches with his opponent.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Matikainen tries to pull guard but Jiang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Matikainen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jiang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matikainen avoids it.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Matikainen is trying to break the clinch but Jiang has him pressed against the cage.
Jiang throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Jiang.
Jiang has Matikainen pressed against the cage.
Jiang pushes Matikainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jiang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matikainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matikainen blocks an uppercut.
Jiang has a couple of punches blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen cracks Jiang with a nice body shot.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2##TD2#
Matikainen pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Jiang stands up from Matikainen's guard - Jiang perhaps looking for a knockout.
Matikainen lands a nice shot that snaps Jiang's head back.
Jiang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matikainen. Matikainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Jiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Jiang moved away.
Nice cross by Matikainen.
Jiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jiang.
Matikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jiang walks into a jab.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Jiang.
Jiang misses with a straight left.
Matikainen slips a jab and a cross from Jiang.
Matikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiang.#T3#
Jiang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matikainen. Matikainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matikainen defending well as Jiang loads up on a big left hand.
Jiang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick lands for Jiang.
Matikainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Jiang moved away.
Matikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jiang blocks a low kick nicely.
Jiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Jiang will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Matikainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jiang.
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Jiang.
A shot to the body from Matikainen misses
and Jiang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matikainen's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Jiang.
Jiang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matikainen checks it well. #CL#
Jiang closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matikainen. #T4#
Jiang landing knees to the body.
Matikainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Jiang won't allow it.
Jiang lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Jiang.
Jiang swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Matikainen pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Matikainen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jiang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jiang is out of range.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Jiang moves forwards but Matikainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Jiang misses.
Matikainen throws a hook but Jiang blocks it.
Matikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen'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!#R5#
Matikainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jiang.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Jiang.
Matikainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Jiang moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Jiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jiang lands a high kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Jiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Jiang moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang scores with a leg kick.
Matikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Jiang off balance momentarily.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen is looking to chop away at Jiang's legs.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Jiang moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Matikainen thuds his right hand into Jiang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jiang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Jiang blocks the low kick.
Jiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matikainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Jiang.
Jiang motions for Matikainen to come forward. Jiang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jiang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matikainen works over Jiang's head and body with a nice combination.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Jiang moves out of range.
Jiang staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Jiang should have avoided that one.
Jiang takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Jiang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matikainen jabs Jiang right on the nose. Jiang blinks but takes it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jiang!
A jab from Jiang misses. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen lands with a nice body punch.
Matikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jiang.
Jiang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range and Jiang settles back down.
Jiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jiang is looking to clinch but Matikainen is avoiding it.
Jiang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matikainen's sensitive parts.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matikainen throws out the jab.
Matikainen lands a jab to the nose.
Matikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiang.
Matikainen defending well as Jiang loads up on a big left hand.
Jiang looks to land a left hand but Matikainen moved out of range nicely.
Jiang misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen feints a counter leg kick.
Matikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jiang can pounce on him.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Jiang moves out of range. #T3#
Matikainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matikainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matikainen misses with a straight right.
Jiang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Jiang is out of range.
Jiang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Matikainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jiang 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.
Matikainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Jiang.
Jiang scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Jiang is looking to clinch but Matikainen is avoiding it.
Matikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Jiang.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Jiang avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Matikainen.
Jiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Matikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Jiang drives through and clinches with Matikainen against the cage.
Jiang scores a nice knee to the body.
Matikainen tries to break free but Jiang pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jiang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Matikainen is trying to break the clinch but Jiang has him pressed against the cage.
Matikainen is trying to force a seperation but Jiang has the dominant position.
Jiang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Da Jiang.
I think Jiang 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:48
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Da Jiang retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 2024

170 cm
38 yrs
158 lbs

176 cm
23 yrs
155 lbs

River

Yasalmibaal

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
River trying to hold on to Yasalmibaal's head to control him but Yasalmibaal postures up. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
River keeping hold of Yasalmibaal's head, controlling as best he can.
River wants to control but Yasalmibaal passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (5) Yasalmibaal
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal tries to move into full mount but can't pass River's legs. #T1#
River struggling a bit here.
River gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
River is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can River avoid being mounted?#SUB#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yasalmibaal prevents River from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is working for a kimura but River is defending it quite comfortably.
Yasalmibaal is thwarting River's attempts to control the position.
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
River wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River trying to control from the bottom.
River tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Yasalmibaal has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (8) Yasalmibaal#T3#
River tries to lock up and control but Yasalmibaal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
River is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
River is working hard here to advance position.
Yasalmibaal looking to control but River is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
River wants to control but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.#SUB2#
River defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yasalmibaal. #T5#
River tries to lock up and control but Yasalmibaal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
River slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
River wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.
Yasalmibaal moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: River (0) vs (11) Yasalmibaal#T6##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
River is looking for a sweep.
River sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal seems to be looking for submissions. #T7#
River is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can River avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.
River tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.#T8#
River works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
River working for submissions but it's allowed Yasalmibaal to get to half guard.
River wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping busy.
Yasalmibaal prevents River from improving his position.#T9##SUB#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but River still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, River has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: River (4) vs (11) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep.#T10#
River trying to control the action but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #SUB#
River tries for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is defending well.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasalmibaal keeps working. #T11#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
River thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
River is trying to get an arm triangle but Yasalmibaal is defending well. #SUB#
River is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yasalmibaal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T12#
Yasalmibaal can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
River is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yasalmibaal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yasalmibaal tries to buck River off but River is having none of it.#T13#
River controls the position from side control.
Yasalmibaal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
River is looking for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for River to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but River pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
River tries to pass to full mount but Yasalmibaal defends it.
Yasalmibaal is refusing to be controlled, as River sits in half guard. #SUB#
River is looking for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for River to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yasalmibaal tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
Yasalmibaal is still trying to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal wins on points by 11 to 4.
A victorious Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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