Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RMMA 17 - Cooper v Kataski 2
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Dybala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tampolla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dybala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dybala takes a swing at Tampolla's ribcage but misses.
Tampolla jabs Dybala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tampolla misses with the combination.
Dybala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Tampolla.
Dybala digs a good body shot into Tampolla's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Tampolla rushes Dybala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tampolla lands an elbow inside that Dybala shrugs off.
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!
Dybala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Dybala.
Tampolla is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dybala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tampollas head.
Dybala lands with a left to the head.
Dybala is working Tampolla over against the cage.
Tampolla lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tampolla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Tampolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Tampolla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tampolla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dybala throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Dybala rushes Tampolla and presses him up against the cage.
Tampolla lands an elbow inside.
Dybala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Tampolla manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Tampolla moves into range and clinches up with Dybala.
Tampolla gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tampolla wants to take the fight to the mat but Dybala manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paulo Dybala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Tampolla.
Tampolla goes for a takedown attempt but Dybala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dybala throws a body punch but Tampolla moves out of range.
Tampolla scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dybala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Tampolla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dybala dodges an elbow strike from Tampolla.
Tampolla is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A body shot lands from Dybala.
A short uppercut from Dybala.
Dybala lands a body punch.
Tampolla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A right hook to the body lands for Dybala.
Dybala digs a right hand underneath Tampolla's ribcage. Tampolla let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2##BC2#
Tampolla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tampolla works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tampolla throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tampolla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dybala.
Tampolla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tampolla circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Tampolla has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dybala scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Dybala.
Dybala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tampolla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tampolla lands an elbow that stopped Dybala in his tracks for a moment.
Tampolla wants a takedown but no success here.
Tampolla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dybala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tampolla backwards. #BC2#
Tampolla breaks the clinch.
Dybala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tampolla feints and then cracks Dybala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dybala down.
Nice shot by Dybala.#CL2#
Tampolla gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dybala.
Dybala tries to work over Tampolla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Nice elbow from Tampolla.
Dybala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tampolla is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tampolla is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dybala misses with some punches.
Dybala swings wildly with an uppercut but Tampolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dybala is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dybala tries to work over Tampolla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dybala.
Dybala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dybala. #BC2#
Tampolla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dybala 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tampolla!
Dybala takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tampolla misses with a shot to the body
and Dybala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tampolla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dybala.#CL2#
Tampolla pushes Dybala up against the cage in a clinch.
Dybala could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tampolla is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dybala pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dybala works on Tampolla's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Dybala. #T4#
Dybala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tampolla wants to take the fight to the mat but Dybala manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dybala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tampolla. #BC2#
Tampolla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tampolla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dybala cracks Tampolla with a good jab.
Tampolla takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Dybala rushes Tampolla and presses him up against the cage.
Tampolla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dybala fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dybala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Dybala has closed the distance and engaged Tampolla in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dybala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tampolla goes for a takedown attempt but Dybala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Dybala rushes Tampolla and presses him up against the cage.
Dybala gets underhooks to prevent Tampolla's takedown attempt.
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 Paulo Dybala will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tampolla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tampolla slips a jab from Dybala.
Dybala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tampolla throws out the jab.
Dybala lands with a shot to the body.
Dybala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dybala is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tampolla.
Dybala throws a body punch but Tampolla moves out of range.
Tampolla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dybala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tampolla in his tracks. #CL2#
Dybala tries to keep at a distance but Tampolla has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tampolla has Dybala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dybala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tampolla blocks an uppercut.
Dybala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dybala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tampolla. #TD2#
Tampolla tightens his grip and picks Dybala up, before dumping him to the ground. Dybala manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dybala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tampolla.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dybala trying to control the position here. #T1#
Tampolla with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dybala has his hands on Tampolla's head, controlling the position. #ES#
Dybala has his feet on Tampolla's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Tampolla takes the fight into the clinch.
Dybala presses Tampolla against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dybala.
Tampolla lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Dybala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dybala dodges an elbow strike from Tampolla.
Tampolla can't get the takedown.
Paulo Dybala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Tampolla.#BC2#
Tampolla manages to break the clinch.
Alexander Tampolla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dybala looks to throw the jab but Tampolla is out of range.
Tampolla connects with a jab.
Tampolla throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dybala.
Tampolla scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tampolla swings for the body but Dybala moves out of range.
Tampolla looks to land a right hand but Dybala moved out of range.
Tampolla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dybala circles away quickly and effectively.
Dybala lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL2#
Tampolla takes the fight into the clinch.
Dybala lands with a short shot to the head.
Tampolla blocks a body shot from Dybala. #BC2#
Tampolla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tampolla scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dybala in his tracks. #CL2#
Tampolla gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tampolla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3#
Tampolla is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dybala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tampolla is breathing heavily.
Dybala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tampolla tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dybala prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tampolla is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dybala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dybala prevents the takedown attempt.
Tampolla can't get the takedown.
Dybala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dybala - that landed with a thud.
Dybala works on Tampolla's body with a couple of short punches.
Dybala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tampolla backwards.
Dybala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tampolla backwards.
Dybala pushes Tampolla back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Dybala.
Dybala lands a shoulder strike.
Tampolla goes for a takedown attempt but Dybala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Tampolla drives through and clinches with Dybala against the cage. #T4#
Tampolla throws an elbow that misses.
Tampolla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dybala prevents it.
Dybala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tampolla is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dybala pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tampolla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dybala has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dybala.
Dybala prevents the takedown attempt.
Dybala presses Tampolla against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Dybala.
A short right from Dybala.
Tampolla's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dybala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Dybala.
Tampolla can't get the takedown.
Dybala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dybala is pressed up against the cage. Tampolla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dybala down to the mat. Dybala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dybala scores with a nice strike.
Dybala connects with a crisp jab.
Dybala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tampolla's hands.#CL#
Dybala clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Dybala dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tampolla wants to slow Dybala down by chopping away at his legs.
Tampolla thumps Dybala with a low kick.
Dybala misses the jab.
Tampolla ducks right into an uppercut from Dybala.
Dybala misses with a hook.
Tampolla throws a nice head kick!
Tampolla scores with a sloppy right hand. Dybala should have avoided that one. #CL#
Dybala gets a clinch.
Dybala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tampollas head.
Tampolla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dybala prevents it.
Dybala stops a takedown attempt from Tampolla.
Dybala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tampolla tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paulo Dybala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Tampolla.
Dybala lands with a light punch inside.
Tampolla tries to score a body lock takedown but Dybala shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dybala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tampolla takes a shot to the head.
Tampolla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tampolla wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dybala.
Dybala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dybala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tampolla is working for takedown but Dybala is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dybala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tampolla can do to turn this around?
Dybala scores with a shot to the side of Tampolla's head.
Dybala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tampolla takes a shot to the head.
Dybala lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dybala.
Dybala misses with some punches.
Tampolla goes for a takedown attempt but Dybala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tampolla looks to throw the jab but Dybala is out of range.
It looked like Dybala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of Tampolla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dybala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dybala tests Tampolla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dybala moves out of range as Tampolla strikes.
Tampolla throws an overhand right that lands on Dybala's shoulder, as Dybala tries to avoid the shot.
Dybala's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dybala duly obliges.
Tampolla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dybala lands a jab.
Tampolla throws a chopping leg kick but Dybala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dybala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tampolla at a distance. #T2#
Dybala works the jab nicely.
Tampolla swings for the body but Dybala moves out of range.
Dybala tests Tampolla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tampolla pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dybala is out of range and Tampolla settles back down.
Tampolla gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dybala throws a body punch but Tampolla moves out of range.
Dybala scores with a body shot.
Tampolla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dybala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tampolla looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dybala 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Dybala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dybala scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Tampolla closes the distance and pushes Dybala back into the cage.
Dybala gets through Tampolla's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Dybala.
Dybala lands a left hand.
Dybala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dybala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tampolla wants a takedown. #T3#
Tampolla wants to take the fight to the mat but Dybala manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dybala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tampolla backwards.
Tampolla has Dybala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dybala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dybala lands a nice uppercut.
Dybala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tampolla tries a body shot but Dybala blocks it.
Paulo Dybala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dybala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tampolla or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dybala.
Tampolla looking for a takedown.
Dybala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tampolla.
Tampolla throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Dybala.
Dybala struggles to land a body shot inside as Tampolla controls his hands.
Tampolla is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dybala pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tampolla wants a takedown.
Dybala scores with a shoulder strike.
Dybala is working Tampolla over against the cage.
Dybala lands a body punch.
A short right from Dybala on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dybala.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dybala lands a body punch. #T4#
Dybala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dybala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tampolla wants a takedown but no success here.
Tampolla wants a takedown.
Dybala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tampolla backwards.
A short right from Dybala.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dybala.
Tampolla is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dybala lands a hook that snaps the head of Tampolla backwards.
Tampolla is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dybala is defending well.#BC2#
Tampolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dybala pushes Tampolla up against the cage in a clinch.
Dybala lands a nice uppercut.
Alexander Tampolla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tampolla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Dybala.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dybala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tampolla.
Paulo Dybala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good body shot from Dybala.
Tampolla is trying to drag Dybala to the mat but Dybala just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Dybala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dybala, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RMMA 17 - Cooper v Kataski 2
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Martinez throws out a loose jab but Hayes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayes was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
Martinez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Martinez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hayes moves out of range as Martinez strikes.
Hayes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hayes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martinez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martinez throws a solid leg kick but Hayes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martinez.
Hayes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hayes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martinez circles away.
Martinez lands a jab to the head.
Martinez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been told by Martinez's head coaches at Fighter Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Martinez clinches. #BC#
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
Martinez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hayes ducks right into an uppercut from Martinez.
Martinez throws an off balance right hand
and Hayes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Martinez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hayes tries to pull guard but Martinez holds him up against the cage and eventually Hayes drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch.
Martinez misses with a lunging right hand
and Hayes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A head kick misses from Hayes. #CL#
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Hayes jumps guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Estevan Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nolan Hayes.
Hayes has Martinez pressed against the cage, preventing Martinez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martinez wants to get back to striking at distance but Hayes won't allow it. #BC#
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
Hayes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hayes slips a straight right by Martinez.
Hayes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Martinez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Martinez.#CL2#
Hayes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Martinez is trying to break the clinch but Hayes is controlling him.
Martinez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Martinez breaks from the clinch.
Martinez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hayes.
Estevan Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Martinez forces Hayes back against the cage and clinches.
Martinez missing with knees to the body. #T2##BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Martinez gets caught napping as Hayes dives in and scores a takedown. Martinez manages to retain guard.
Hayes is in close to Martinez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Martinez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Martinez has his foot on Hayes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hayes works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Martinez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hayes defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Martinez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hayes is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #ES#
Martinez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hayes is trying to pull guard but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch.
Martinez throws a jab when Hayes was well out of range.
Hayes moves out of range of the strikes.
Martinez misses with a wild combination.
Martinez misses with a looping left.#T4#
Hayes digs a good hook to Martinez's body.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses.
Hayes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hayes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martinez is fending him off so far but Hayes persists. Nope, Martinez circles away and we're back to standing.
Hayes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Martinez forces Hayes back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hayes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hayes somewhat.
Hayes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hayes somewhat.
Martinez's corner calls for a 1-2. Martinez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martinez misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Estevan Martinez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hayes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Martinez misses with a wild body shot.
Martinez connects with a leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Martinez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martinez circles away.
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martinez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martinez misses with a looping left.
Martinez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martinez's waist but Martinez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hayes off to one side.
Estevan Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nolan Hayes.
Hayes checks a leg kick.
Hayes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Estevan Martinez is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Hayes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hayes lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Martinez wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Martinez instigates a clinch.
Hayes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martinez's efforts to push away.
Martinez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martinez is trying to break free.
Hayes is trying to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling him.#BC#
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martinez as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Martinez.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayes.
Estevan Martinez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hayes counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Hayes slips under a jab.
Martinez throws a poor cross that misses
and Hayes counters with a series of strikes. Martinez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Martinez swings widly with a right hand
letting Hayes counter with a right hand.
Martinez looks to land a left hand but Hayes moved out of range nicely.
Hayes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayes can do to turn this around?
Martinez throws a shot from downtown. Hayes moves away and avoids it.
Hayes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hayes somewhat.
Martinez throws a jab when Hayes was well out of range.
Martinez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donk. Martinez catches Hayes right on the button with a cross.
Martinez throws a leg kick but Hayes checks it.
Hayes feints the counter takedown.
Hayes looks for a takedown but Martinez sprawls well.#T3#
Martinez checks a leg kick.
Hayes moves out of range of the strikes.
Hayes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hayes somewhat.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martinez sprawls well. Martinez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hayes gets slowly back to his feet.
Hayes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hayes slips under a jab from Martinez.
Martinez connects with the punch.#CL#
Martinez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Martinez breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martinez, as that shot connected.
Martinez looks for the body kick but Hayes saw that one coming. #T4#
Martinez stuffs the takedown attempt from Hayes. Hayes gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Hayes clinches.
Martinez wants to get back to striking at distance but Hayes won't allow it. #BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hayes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez throws a jab when Hayes was well out of range.
Martinez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hayes throws a looping overhand right but Martinez ducks down to avoid it.
Martinez throws a good cross that connects.
Hayes tests Martinez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hayes looks for a takedown but Martinez sprawls well.#CL#
Martinez drives through and clinches with Hayes against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Estevan Martinez dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Martinez lands a really nice looking cross but Hayes seems unphased. #CL#
Martinez clinches up against the cage.
Hayes presses Martinez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hayes is trying to pull guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Estevan Martinez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hayes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
Martinez connects with a looping right hand.
Martinez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2#
Hayes clinches with his opponent.
Martinez is trying to push Hayes away but Hayes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinez misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Martinez.
Martinez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hayes.#CL#
Martinez clinches up with Hayes and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot by Martinez.
Hayes just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayes tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Hayes thuds a left hand into Martinez's body.
Martinez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Martinez throws a hook but Hayes blocks it.
Martinez throws a hook but Hayes blocks it.
Martinez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hayes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Martinez scores with a jab.
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayes throws a counter combo.
Martinez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martinez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hayes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martinez finds it's way round the side to connect with Hayes'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!#CL2#
Hayes drives through and clinches with Martinez against the cage.
Hayes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martinez's efforts to push away.#T2#
Martinez prevents the takedown attempt.
Estevan Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nolan Hayes.
Martinez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hayes lands a right hand. #BC2#
Hayes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinez tries to clinch up.
Hayes lands a slapping body shot.
Martinez is looking to chop away at Hayes's legs.
Hayes throws a push kick but Martinez slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Martinez misses.
Hayes tries to counter with a clinch but Martinez shakes him off and moves away.
Martinez jabs at Hayes's body.
Nolan Hayes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayes goes for a double leg but Martinez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martinez continues to drive forward.
Hayes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martinez misses with a two punch combination.
Martinez lands a slapping body shot.
Martinez avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Martinez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hayes moves out of range as Martinez strikes.
Martinez connects with the punch.
Martinez misses with a looping left.
Hayes is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
Martinez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Martinez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hayes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hayes.
Martinez throws an overhand right that lands on Hayes's shoulder, as Hayes tries to avoid the shot.
Martinez lands a front kick.
Martinez throws a big shot that misses.#T4##CL#
Martinez rushes Hayes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Martinez moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez is looking to break free of the clinch but Hayes has double underhooks. #BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayes scores with a shot to the body.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Martinez misses with an uppercut. Hayes saw that one coming.
Hayes takes one to the chin there.
Martinez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinez sets himself, and Hayes steps forward looking for the clinch! Martinez avoids it this time.
Martinez misses with an uppercut. Hayes saw that one coming.
Estevan Martinez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Hayes blocks a jab.
Nolan Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayes throws a series of punches but Martinez moves out of range.
Hayes throws a nice head kick!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Estevan Martinez!
A less than humble Estevan Martinez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RMMA - Super Heavy Series 4
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1##TD#
Challinor gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Challinor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cahill knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cahill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Challinor in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Challinor working away.
Cahill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cahill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Challinor not doing much here.
Challinor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Challinor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Challinor lands with a punch from half guard.
Cahill is looking to improve his position.
Challinor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cahill wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Challinor there.
Challinor is thwarting Cahill's attempts to control the position.
Challinor has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Cahill with the active half guard here but Challinor passes nicely into side control.#T2#
Challinor landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Cahill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Challinor landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Cahill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cahill on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Cahill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Challinor grinds an elbow into Cahill's temple. #CUT#It looks like Tim Cahill has been cut.
Cahill is trying to control Challinor's posture but Challinor avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Cahill's face as Challinor controls the position. #T3#
Challinor working away.
Challinor lands some shots froms side control.
Cahill struggling a bit here.
Challinor controlling from side mount.
Cahill tries to buck Challinor off but Challinor is having none of it.
Cahill struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Challinor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Challinor prefers to stall for the moment though.
Challinor landing a few strikes.
Challinor scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Cahill is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Challinor stalls from top position.
Challinor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here as Challinor stalls from top position.#SUB#
Challinor tries for a kimura but Cahill is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cahill wants to control but Challinor postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Challinor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Cahill's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Challinor tries to clinch up.
Challinor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cahill moves away.
No luck for Cahill with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Cahill tries to sprawl but Challinor drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Cahill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cahill looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Challinor passes to side control. #T1#
Challinor lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Challinor scores with punches from side control.
Challinor in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cahill is looking to regain half guard here but Challinor keeps moving and retains side control.
Challinor trying to control the action but Cahill is working from the bottom.
Cahill being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Challinor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Challinor cracks Cahill with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahill is trying to get back to half guard.
Challinor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cahill being controlled for a moment.
Cahill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Challinor landing a few strikes. #T3#
Cahill is looking for a sweep.
Cahill sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cahill is trying to maintain the position but Challinor is very close to passing his half guard.
Challinor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cahill can do to turn this around?
Cahill on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Challinor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Challinor working over Cahill with some ground and pound. Cahill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Challinor passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zachary Challinor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cahill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Challinor scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T4#
Challinor punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Tim Cahill's cut even more.
Cahill is trying to escape the mount.
Cahill is squirming around, avoiding Challinor's attempts to control the action.
Cahill is in all sorts of trouble here.
Challinor controlling his opponent.
Cahill wants to control but Challinor is having none of it.
Cahill really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Challinor controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Challinor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Cahill's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Challinor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cahill to the ground. Challinor is now in Cahill's guard.#SUB2#
Cahill looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Challinor passes into half guard.
Challinor is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Challinor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cahill manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Cahill has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Challinor should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cahill has tightened it up now! Challinor should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tim Cahill!
In defeat, Zachary Challinor stepped up to the mic, saying 'I’ve wrestled my whole life, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned—it’s not about how you fall, but how you get back up. Respect to my opponent, my team, and everyone who supports me. This isn’t the end. I’ll regroup, come back stronger, and next time, I won’t miss.'.

Event: RMMA - New York 3
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Maker throws a hook but Gadowski blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maker.
Jay Maker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gadowski misses with a hook.
Maker misses with a double jab.
Gadowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Gadowski forces Maker back against the cage and clinches.
Maker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gadowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maker or not.
Gadowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gadowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Maker misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Gadowski.
Maker trying to stall but Gadowski improves his position.
Gadowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maker or not.
Maker looks winded!
Gadowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gadowski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gadowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Gadowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Gadowski.
Gadowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gadowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gadowski cracks Maker with a nice body shot.#T1#
Gadowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Gadowski on the inside.
Gadowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Gadowski.
Gadowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Gadowski.
A shot in the inside from Gadowski.
A short right from Gadowski.
A short uppercut from Gadowski.
Gadowski works on Maker's body with a couple of short punches.
Gadowski lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gadowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maker or not.
Gadowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Gadowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maker backwards.
Gadowski lands a body shot.
Gadowski pushes Maker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gadowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Gadowski.
Good body shot from Gadowski.
Gadowski lands a body shot.
Gadowski lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Gadowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gadowski lands a shot to the body.
Maker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gadowski lands an uppercut.
Gadowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gadowski lands with a light punch inside.
Gadowski digs a right hand into Maker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maker's gas tank.
Gadowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gadowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Gadowski.
Gadowski digs a right hand underneath Maker's ribcage. Maker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gadowski is leaning against Maker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gadowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maker or not.
Gadowski presses Maker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gadowski.
Gadowski lands a shot to the body.
Gadowski digs a right hand into Maker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maker's gas tank.
Gadowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gadowski.
Gadowski scores with a shot to the side of Maker's head.
Gadowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gadowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Gadowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maker throws a punch but it's blocked by Gadowski.
Gadowski lands with a right to the head.
Gadowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Gadowski.
Gadowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gadowski works on Maker's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gadowski.
Good body shot from Gadowski.
Gadowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Gadowski.
Gadowski pushes Maker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gadowski lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gadowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makers head. #ROC#Maker is rocked!
Gadowski lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gadowski.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gadowski.
Gadowski pushes Maker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maker is still on wobbly legs! Can Gadowski finish him?
We've been informed that Maker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gadowski digs a right hand underneath Maker's ribcage. Maker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gadowski.
Gadowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Gadowski is leaning against Maker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gadowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maker backwards.
Gadowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gadowski lands a nice uppercut.
Gadowski lands a right hand.
Gadowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gadowski lands with a right to the head.
Gadowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gadowski unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Maker! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Gadowski is unloading with more strikes now! Maker drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mariusz Gadowski!
An out of breath Mariusz Gadowski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RMMA - Montreal 2
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Bastone has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Bastone jumps into guard, dragging Maker to the mat.
Bastone is looking to stand up but Maker isn't so interested in that idea.
Maker tries to free his leg and advance position but Bastone is retaining full guard.
Maker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maker stops Bastone from standing up.
Maker wants to control from the top but Bastone keeps moving.
Bastone wants to stand and escape but Maker is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Maker moves into range and clinches up with Bastone.
Maker wants to stall.
Bastone has a couple of punches blocked by Maker. #TD2#
Bastone jumps guard. #T1#
Bastone is looking to stand up but Maker isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bastone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maker looking to pass the guard.
Bastone wants to stand but Maker is controlling the position.
Maker throwing strikes from guard but Bastone blocks nicely.
Bastone is looking to stand back up but Maker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bastone.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maker 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.
Bastone pushes Maker off looking to stand but Maker dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bastone wants to get back to his feet.
Maker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bastone is trying to stand back up but Maker is controlling him
Maker stalling.
Maker is keen to just control but Bastone is a slippery customer.
Maker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bastone is trying to stand.
Bastone is refusing to be controlled, as Maker sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Bastone moves into range and clinches up with Maker.
Maker tries to circle away but Bastone has him pinned against the cage.
Bastone jumps guard but Maker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bastone takes a shot to the head.
Maker misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bastone fails to land. #T3#
Maker is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastone. #TD2#
Bastone pulls guard successfully.
Maker forces his way into half guard.
Bastone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maker.
Maker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bastone keeps working.
Bastone wants to get back to his feet.
Maker tries to pass to full mount but Bastone defends it.
Bastone is trying to stand.
Bastone won't allow Maker to pass to mount. #T4#
Maker wants to control but Bastone is keeping him busy.
Bastone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maker.
Bastone is looking to escape.
Maker wants to control but Bastone is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Maker seems content to control.
Bastone wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maker with a jab.
Jay Maker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maker lands a really nice looking cross but Bastone seems unphased. #CL2#
Bastone clinches with his opponent.
Maker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maker working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maker has had enough of the clinch but Bastone keeps him there for the moment.
Bastone tries to pull guard but Maker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastone fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Maker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Maker throws out a powerful jab.
Bastone wants to clinch.#CL2#
Bastone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bastone has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bastone can turn it around.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but Maker has him pressed against the cage.
Bastone jumps guard but Maker stands there with Bastone around his waist. Bastone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bastone throws a punch but it's blocked by Maker.
Bastone tries to pull guard but Maker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jay Maker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Bastone.
Maker lands an uppercut.
Maker wants to break free but Bastone has control.
Maker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastone can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastone throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maker.
Bastone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maker walks away with a smile on his face. Bastone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jay Maker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Maker gets a clinch.
Maker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bastone throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Maker is trying to force a seperation but Bastone has the dominant position.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but Maker has him pressed against the cage.
Maker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bastone fails to pull guard.
Bastone fails to pull guard.
Bastone misses with some punches.
Maker effectively controlling the action here.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but Maker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but Maker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Maker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bastone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maker has Bastone pushed against the cage.
Bastone tries to pull guard but Maker won't allow it.
Bastone is breathing heavily.
Bastone misses with some punches.
Bastone blocking some punches.
Bastone tries to pull guard but Maker won't allow it.
Maker lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Bastone jumps guard but Maker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bastone prevents Maker from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maker is trying to break free.
Bastone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maker smiles and moves away.
Maker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bastone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bastone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Maker.#CL#
Maker clinches with his opponent.
Maker wants to get back to striking at distance but Bastone won't allow it.
Bastone jumps guard but Maker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bastone lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Maker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3##CL#
Maker closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bastone.
Bastone lands with a left to the head.
Bastone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maker is keeping busy.
Maker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maker to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Bastone fails to land.
Maker is trying to break the clinch but Bastone has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Maker.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maker lands with a left to the head.
Bastone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maker throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastone.
Bastone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bastone tries to pull guard but Maker holds him up against the cage and eventually Bastone drops back down to his feet.
Maker tries to circle away but Bastone has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Maker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bastone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bastone.
Maker has had enough of the clinch but Bastone keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Bastone pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastone is wriggling around but Maker manages to pass to half guard.
Bastone is looking to escape.#SU#
Maker stands up from half guard. #CL#
Maker closes the distance and clinches.
Maker misses with a body punch.
Bastone misses with a knee strike.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maker to keep the fight standing.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but Maker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastone.
Bastone misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Maker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Maker lands with an overhand left.
Bastone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jay Maker is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Bastone has closed the distance and engaged Maker in a clinch.
Bastone fails to pull guard.
Bastone is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastone.
Maker working aggressively here.
Maker is trying to force a seperation but Bastone has the dominant position.
Maker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Bastone.
Bastone fails to pull guard.
Bastone keeps control of Maker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maker is trying to force a seperation but Bastone has the dominant position.
Bastone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jay Maker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Bastone.#TD2#
Bastone drags the fight down to the ground.
Bastone keeping moving, preventing Maker from controlling successfully.
Maker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Bastone wants to stand but Maker is controlling the position.
Bastone wants to get back to his feet but Maker passes into half guard.
Maker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bastone is looking to get back to is feet but Maker passes into side control.
Maker advances to full mount.
Bastone is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Bastone has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Bastone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bastone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maker controlling the positon.
Daniel Bastone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bastone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
Maker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bastone wants to get back to his feet.
Maker tries to get the hooks in deep but Bastone pushed the leg off.
Bastone is trying to get back to his feet but Maker has full control of the position and if anything, Bastone has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Maker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bastone wants to get back to his feet.
Maker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T3#
Maker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bastone trying to get back to his feet but Maker is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastone looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maker.
Bastone covering up well under a series of strikes from Maker.
Maker trying to control.
Bastone avoids the strikes from Maker. #SUB#
Maker looking for the choke but no joy.
Bastone is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Bastone is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Maker is looking to control Bastone but Bastone is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Maker is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Maker looking for the choke from the back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Maker!

Event: RMMA 13 - Muszkowski v Casteel
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Dybala misses with a jab to the body
letting Calixte counter with a right hand.
Calixte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dybala throws out the jab.
Calixte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Calixte rushes Dybala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Calixte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Calixte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calixte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dybala backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dybala.
Calixte throws a punch but it's blocked by Dybala.
Dybala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dybala misses with the head strike.
Calixte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dybalas head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Calixte.
Dybala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calixte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dybala backwards.
Calixte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calixte misses with a punch on the inside.
Calixte misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dybala fails to land.
Calixte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dybala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calixte's elbow.
Calixte blocking some punches. #T1#
Calixte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dybala swings wildly with an uppercut but Calixte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calixte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Calixte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calixte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calixte pushes Dybala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calixte lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Dybala is rocked!
Calixte blocking some punches.
Dybala is still on wobbly legs! Can Calixte finish him?
Calixte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dybala misses with some punches.
Dybala seems to have recovered his senses.
Dybala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dybala should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Calixte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dybalas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calixte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Calixte lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Calixte.
Dybala looks winded!
Dybala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calixte's elbow.
Calixte lands a hook that snaps the head of Dybala backwards.
A short right from Calixte on the inside.
Calixte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dybala misses with a punch to the body.
Dybala misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calixte.
Calixte lands a nice uppercut.
Calixte unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dybala! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Calixte is unloading with more strikes now! Dybala drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martial Calixte!
Martial Calixte decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RMMA - New York 2
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Charelston stuffs the takedown attempt from Hayes. Hayes gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Charelston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Charelston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Charelston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hayes's head.
Charelston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Charelston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Charelston throwing strikes from guard but Hayes blocks nicely.
Charelston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Charelston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charelston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Charelston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hayes on the ground.
Charelston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Charelston throws an elbow that misses. Hayes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Charelston's guard. Nice move by Hayes!#REVB#
Charelston 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.#T1#
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Charelston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes stops Charelston from standing up.
Hayes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Charelston's guard.#ES#
Charelston manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hayes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Charelston to score with a decent uppercut.
Charelston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Charelston shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Charelston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hayes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hayes is looking to control Charelston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hayes avoid being mounted?
Charelston throwing shots but Hayes is blocking nicely. #T2#
Charelston is nestled in close to Hayes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Charelston is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charelston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Charelston looks to land a strike but Hayes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Charelston throws a strike but Hayes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Charelston has his feet on Hayes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Hayes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Charelston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Charelston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hayes wants to stand but Charelston is controlling the position.
Charelston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hayes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Charelston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Charelston avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Charelston content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hayes has locked up a guillotine! Hayes's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Charelston is holding on here and Hayes must be using up a lot of energy. Charelston has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hayes gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nolan Hayes!

Event: RMMA - New York 2
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1##CL#
Tannerman clinches. #TD#
Tannerman lands a takedown into guard.
Tannerman postures up and lands a big shot to Cahill's brow. #SUB2#
Cahill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cahill is trying to keep Tannerman in close.
Tannerman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tannerman scoring with some ground and pound.
Tannerman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tannerman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cahill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tannerman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tannerman preventing the sweep.
Tannerman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Cahill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tannerman defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cahill controls Tannerman momentarily but Tannerman frees himself. #T1#
Tannerman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tannerman with a nice head shot there.
Tannerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tannerman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cahill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tannerman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Cahill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tannerman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tannerman controlling the position.#SUB#
Tannerman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cahill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tannerman looking for a sweep. Not yet Tannerman, not yet. #T2#
Cahill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tannerman is keeping the position for now.
Cahill forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Cahill is trying to work for a kimura but Tannerman is defending well. #SUB2#
Cahill is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tannerman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cahill.
Cahill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tannerman keeps working. #T3#
Tannerman wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cahill seems to be working for a kimura but Tannerman defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Cahill is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cahill trying to control from half guard but Tannerman is working away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cahill wants to free his trapped foot but Tannerman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cahill trying to control from Tannerman's half guard. Tannerman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cahill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tannerman is keeping the position for now.
Tannerman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cahill looking to sit in guard and control but Tannerman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Tannerman 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#
Cahill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tannerman avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Tannerman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cahill trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannerman lands with a punch from half guard.
Tannerman lands with a punch from half guard.
Tannerman working Cahill over with strikes.
Cahill manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Tannerman with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Tannerman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Cahill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Cahill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tannerman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cahill's head.#SUB2#
Cahill looking for a guillotine here but Tannerman defends easily. #SUB2#
Tannerman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cahill trying to control the position. #T2#
Tannerman stands up over Cahill, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tannerman cracks Cahill with a solid left hand.
Cahill trying to control the position.
Tannerman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tannerman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tannerman works over Cahill with some ground and pound from guard.
Tannerman trying to control but Cahill is working from the bottom.
Tannerman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tannerman stands up over Cahill, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tannerman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cahill's head.#SUB2#
Cahill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cahill trying to control the position.
Tannerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cahill can do to turn this around?#T3#
Tannerman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tannerman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cahill's head.#SUB2#
Cahill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tannerman landing with the ground and pound.
Tannerman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tannerman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tannerman forces his way into half guard.
Cahill gets back to full guard.
Tannerman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cahill's head.
Tannerman postures up and lands a big shot to Cahill's brow.
Tannerman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tannerman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#Cahill is rocked!#T4#
Tannerman scoring with some ground and pound.
Cahill is still in real trouble! Can Tannerman finish him?
Tannerman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cahill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tannerman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tannerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tannerman stopping the sweep attempt from Cahill.
Cahill seems to have recovered his senses.
Tannerman stands up over Cahill, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tannerman scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Cahill is looking for a triangle but Tannerman pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Tannerman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cahill is breathing heavily.
Tannerman distracts Cahill with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Tannerman dominated that second round.
That's time! Tannerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Tannerman clinches.
Cahill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tannerman just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Tannerman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cahill clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tannerman loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Cahill hold on?
Tannerman throwing damaging strikes from the back! Cahill could be in trouble here!
Cahill tries to roll but Tannerman sticks to his back.
Tannerman is punishing Cahill with some ground and pound.
Tyler Tannerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tannerman lands a series of strikes from the back and Cahill goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Tannerman!
Tyler Tannerman gave a mention to Warpath Wear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: RMMA 11 - Botond v Diaz
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Maker misses with a wild body shot.
Shelbey misses the jab.
Maker misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Maker. Those never looked like landing.
Maker looks to land a combination but Shelbey avoids it well.
Shelbey throws the left hand but Maker avoids the punch easily.
Shelbey throws a lazy right hand but Maker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shelbey blocks a jab.
Maker moves away from the strike by Shelbey.
Maker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maker throws a big shot that misses.
Shelbey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shelbey misses with a straight left.
Shelbey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shelbey staying out of range there.
Maker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shelbey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shelbey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shelbey throws a lazy right hand but Maker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shelbey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Shelbey - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Jay Maker has been cut.
Maker misses with a few strikes there.
Shelbey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Maker.
Shelbey misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Maker slips a jab from Shelbey.
Nice defenses there by Shelbey.
Shelbey blocks a jab.
A big left from Shelbey misses.
Shelbey is looking to slow Maker down with leg kicks.
A jab from Shelbey misses.
Maker moves out of range as Shelbey strikes.
Maker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shelbey throws a hook but Maker avoids it easily.
Shelbey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maker scores with a hook.
Shelbey dodges the punch combination from Maker.
Shelbey misses with a straight right.
Maker throws a counter combo.
Maker scores with a sloppy right hand. Shelbey should have avoided that one.
Maker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shelbey.
Maker throws a right hand that Shelbey ducks under and follows up with a left that Shelbey also avoids with ease.
Maker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shelbey throws out the jab.
Maker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shelbey looks to throw the jab but Maker is out of range.
Maker tries to counter with a clinch but Shelbey shakes him off and moves away.
Shelbey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shelbey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shelbey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maker. #T2#
Shelbey lands with a cross.
Shelbey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shelbey was well out of range. Poor timing from Maker.
It looked like Shelbey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maker.
Maker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maker misses with a straight left.
Shelbey throws a series of punches but Maker moves out of range.
Maker throws a right and a left that Shelbey avoids nicely.
Shelbey throws a looping overhand right but Maker ducks down to avoid it.
Shelbey slips a jab and a cross from Maker.
Shelbey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maker doesn't seem bothered though.
Maker doesn't manage to clinch there - Shelbey circles away.
Shelbey lands with a nice body punch.
Shelbey lands with an overhand left.
Maker throws a shot from downtown. Shelbey moves away and avoids it.
Shelbey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shelbey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shelbey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maker lands a slapping body shot.
Shelbey throws a shot from downtown. Maker moves away and avoids it.
Shelbey avoids the body shot from Maker.
As Maker looks to move away, Shelbey throws a big counter combo but Maker just gets out of the way.
Shelbey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maker momentarily. #T3#
Shelbey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maker's head.
Shelbey throws a hook but Maker blocks it.
Shelbey slips under a jab from Maker.
Maker lands a jab to the nose.
Maker lands a jab to Shelbey's midsection.
Maker slips under a jab from Shelbey.
Maker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shelbey was well out of range. Poor timing from Maker.
We've been informed that Maker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shelbey misses with a hook. Maker ducked under it nicely.
Shelbey cracks Maker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shelbey doesn't seem bothered though.
Shelbey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maker slips a jab and a cross from Shelbey.
Maker ducks right into an uppercut from Shelbey.
Shelbey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shelbey.
Shelbey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maker.
Maker throws a lazy right hand but Shelbey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shelbey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maker.
Maker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shelbey looks to score with a jab to the body but Maker is just out of range.
Maker throws a body punch but Shelbey moves out of range. #T4#
Shelbey lands a nice shot to the body.
Maker throws a right and a left that Shelbey avoids nicely.
Maker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shelbey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shelbey misses with a two punch combination.
Shelbey walks into a left hand.
A big left from Maker misses.
A big left from Maker misses.
Shelbey throws a series of strikes that have Maker backpedaling.
Maker moves out of range as Shelbey strikes.
Maker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shelbey.
Shelbey misses with the combination.
Maker ducks under a wild hook from Shelbey.
Maker just misses with a punch to the body.
Shelbey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab from Shelbey.
Shelbey misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shelbey defending well as Maker loads up on a big left hand.
Shelbey throws a lazy uppercut
and Maker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Maker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shelbey doesn't seem phased though.
Maker slips under a jab from Shelbey.
Shelbey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Shelbey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Maker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shelbey scores with a jab to the body.
Shelbey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shelbey keeps the fight on the outside.
Maker scores with a hook to the body. Shelbey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shelbey takes a swing at Maker's ribcage but misses.
Maker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shelbey's head.
Jay Maker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maker moves out of range of the strikes.
Maker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shelbey swings for the body but Maker moves out of range.
Maker looks to land a combination but Shelbey avoids it well.
Shelbey avoids the body shot from Maker.
Maker misses with a body shot.
A jab from Maker misses.
Shelbey dodges the punch combination from Maker.
Shelbey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shelbey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shelbey misses with a hook. Maker ducked under it nicely.
Shelbey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shelbey throws a shot to the body.
Maker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maker dodges the punch combination from Shelbey. #T1#
Shelbey missing with a left hand there. Maker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Maker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shelbey has got the better of the exchanges.
Maker misses with the combination.
Maker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shelbey.
Shelbey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maker throws a right hand that Shelbey ducks under and follows up with a left that Shelbey also avoids with ease.
Shelbey throws a lazy right hand but Maker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Maker misses its intended target.
Maker ducks under a wild hook from Shelbey.
Shelbey cracks Maker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Maker misses.
Johnny Shelbey is winning the standup battle so far.
Maker misses with a double jab.
Maker walks into a straight right hand from Shelbey.
Shelbey misses with an uppercut. Maker saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shelbey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shelbey lands with an uppercut that bounces Maker off the cage and back into range.
Maker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maker looks to land a left hand but Shelbey moved out of range nicely.
Shelbey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Shelbey throws a one two combo. #ROC#Maker is rocked!
Maker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maker is still on wobbly legs! Can Shelbey finish him?
Shelbey keeps the fight on the outside.
Maker seems to have recovered his senses.
Shelbey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shelbey misses the shot to the body.
Shelbey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shelbey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maker is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maker, as that shot connected.
Shelbey looks to land a right hand but Maker moved out of range.
Shelbey keeps the fight on the outside.
Shelbey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maker's sensitive parts.
Shelbey moves away from the strike by Maker.
Shelbey avoids the body shot from Maker.
Shelbey throws a shot from downtown. Maker moves away and avoids it.
Shelbey throws a shot to the body.
Shelbey thuds a left hand into Maker's body.
Shelbey slips under a jab from Maker.
Maker ducks under a wild hook from Shelbey.
Shelbey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maker throws out a counter right but Shelbey avoids it with no problem.
Maker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shelbey tries to bum rush Maker with a series of wild strikes but Maker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Shelbey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Maker tries to clinch there but Shelbey circles away.
Maker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shelbey lands a jab to the nose.
Shelbey swinging wildly here.
Shelbey missing with a left hand there. Maker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A right-left combo lands from Maker.
Maker looks to land a combination but Shelbey avoids it well.
Shelbey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maker can do to turn this around?
Maker misses with a few strikes there.
Shelbey connects with a body shot that sends Maker's belly button to the back.
Maker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shelbey misses with an uppercut.
Shelbey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Shelbey! Maker is backing up but he can't get away as Shelbey lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Maker and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Shelbey!
An out of breath Johnny Shelbey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RMMA - New York
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Dybala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Kaiser.
Dybala lunges at Kaiser with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaiser's hand. #CL#
Dybala darts in and clinches Kaiser up against the cage.
Kaiser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Dybala on the inside. #BC2#
Kaiser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dybala thuds his right hand into Kaiser's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaiser fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Dybala moves into the clinch.
Dybala scores with a shoulder strike.
Dybala misses with a punch to the body.
Dybala misses with a punch on the inside.
Dybala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaiser's elbow. #TD2#
Kaiser pulls Dybala into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dybala is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kaiser keeping moving, preventing Dybala from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dybala prevents Kaiser from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Dybala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaiser keeping moving, preventing Dybala from controlling successfully.
Dybala is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dybala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaiser on the ground.
Kaiser trying to keep a closed guard but Dybala is proving a slippery customer.
Dybala trying to control but Kaiser is working from the bottom.
Dybala could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kaiser striking off his back but it's not causing Dybala any problems. #SUB2#
Kaiser working for a triangle but Dybala defends it easily.
Dybala won't allow Kaiser to sweep him here. #T2#
Kaiser can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dybala controls the pace.
Kaiser keeping moving, preventing Dybala from controlling successfully.
Dybala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dybala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaiser's guard.
Kaiser gets full guard.
Dybala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dybala looking to sit in guard and control but Kaiser gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Kaiser throws a big right hand that misses.
Dybala is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dybala can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kaiser controls the pace.
Dybala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaiser is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dybala 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.
Dybala looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kaiser stopping the sweep attempt from Dybala.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaiser wants to control from the top but Dybala keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaiser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dybala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dybala is controlling Kaiser's posture.
Dybala working a defensive guard here.
Dybala controlling Kaiser's posture.
Dybala is trying to keep Kaiser in close.
Kaiser trying to control but Dybala is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dybala leaves Kaiser with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dybala is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kaiser.#CL#
Dybala moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Dybala dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dybala throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaiser shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Dybala forces Kaiser back against the cage and clinches.
Kaiser is trying to pull guard but Dybala has him pressed against the cage.
Kaiser's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dybala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dybala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dybala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dybala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaiser can do to turn this around?
Kaiser throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Kaiser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dybala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dybala lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaiser scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dybala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dybala scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dybala lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Dybala pushes Kaiser up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Dybala lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaiser backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dybala as Kaiser tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Kaiser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paulo Dybala is winning the standup battle so far.
Dybala lands a nice shot that snaps Kaiser's head back. #CL#
Dybala has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Kaiser breaks from the clinch.
Dybala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dybala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaiser shoots in but Dybala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paulo Dybala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remington Kaiser.
Kaiser takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Dybala throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaiser lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab, jab by Dybala - just one landing.
Kaiser on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dybala lands with an overhand left.
Kaiser shoots for a double leg takedown but Dybala sprawls well. He's pushed Kaiser's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dybala lands with a right hand.
Dybala throws a hook but Kaiser blocks it.
Dybala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaiser looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Dybala moves into the clinch.
Dybala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dybala throws a head punch that misses.
Dybala lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dybala fails to land.
Dybala prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dybala pushes Kaiser back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Dybala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dybala misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Dybala.
Dybala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Dybala.
Dybala scores with a hook to the body.
Kaiser is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dybala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaiser is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dybala is defending well.
Dybala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dybala tries to work over Kaiser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Kaiser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaiser has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Remington Kaiser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dybala misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Dybala moves into the clinch.
Dybala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Dybala can't find room to land a body shot as Kaiser controls the action.
Paulo Dybala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dybala misses with some punches.
Dybala misses with a punch on the inside.
Dybala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dybala tries to throw a body punch but Kaiser avoids it by throwing Dybala back against the cage.
Kaiser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dybala lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dybala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dybala working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dybala.
Dybala struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaiser controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Dybala.
Kaiser blocks an uppercut.
Dybala gets through Kaiser's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dybala.
Kaiser is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Dybala dominated that second round.
That's time! Dybala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kaiser is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dybala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaiser is looking to chop away at Dybala's legs.
Kaiser tries for a takedown but Dybala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Dybala pushes Kaiser up against the cage in a clinch.
Dybala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dybala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dybala lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaiser.
Kaiser wants to take the fight to the mat but Dybala manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paulo Dybala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remington Kaiser.
Dybala pushes Kaiser back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dybala is pressed up against the cage. Kaiser has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dybala down to the mat. Dybala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kaiser 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 Dybala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dybala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dybala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dybala. #CL#
Dybala gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Kaiser.
Dybala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Kaiser is working for takedown but Dybala is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Dybala.
Dybala working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dybala.
Kaiser tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dybala just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Dybala on the inside.
Dybala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dybala as the two fighters clinch.
Dybala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaiser backwards.
Kaiser is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dybala to keep the fight standing.
Dybala scores with a shot to the side of Kaiser's head.
Dybala has a couple of punches blocked by Kaiser.
Dybala misses with a body punch.
Dybala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaiser jumps guard but Dybala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dybala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaiser backwards. #T2#
Dybala lands a left hand.
Dybala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaiser blocks an uppercut.
Dybala lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dybala managing to block the knees to the body from Kaiser.
Nice body punch from Dybala.
Dybala lands with a right to the head.
Dybala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaiser tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kaiser is trying to pull guard but Dybala has him pressed against the cage.
Dybala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dybala swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaiser uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Dybala fails to land.
Dybala tries to work over Kaiser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dybala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaiser backwards.
Dybala misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Dybala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dybala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaiser tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dybala smiles and moves away.
Kaiser shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Dybala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dybala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dybala gets underhooks to prevent Kaiser's takedown attempt.
Kaiser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dybala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dybala misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dybala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaiser tries for a takedown but Dybala manages to get underhooks.
Dybala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dybala scores with a shot to the side of Kaiser's head.
Dybala lands a nice uppercut.
Kaiser is trying to maintain a safe position but Dybala gets an underhook and turns Kaiser into the cage.
Dybala lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Dybala scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dybala as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Dybala.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaiser is trying to break the clinch but Dybala has him pressed against the cage.
Dybala throws a head punch that misses.
Kaiser takes a shot to the head.
Dybala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dybala can't find room to land a body shot as Kaiser controls the action.
Kaiser tries to pull guard but Dybala forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dybala misses with a punch on the inside.
Dybala swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaiser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dybala lands with a short shot to the head.
Dybala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dybala misses with some punches.
Remington Kaiser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Dybala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaiser misses with a knee to the head.
Kaiser throws a punch but it's blocked by Dybala.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Dybala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dybala, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: RMMA 8 - Moore v Alvarez
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maker's waist but Maker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedov off to one side. #TD2#
Magomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maker!
Magomedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Maker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Magomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Magomedov scores with punches from side control.
Maker wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Magomedov working away.
Magomedov lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov cracks Maker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Maker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Magomedov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Maker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Maker is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov cracks Maker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Maker tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Magomedov lands an elbow.
Magomedov cracks Maker with a big elbow.
Maker on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC2#Maker is rocked!
Magomedov cracks Maker with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Magomedov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Maker is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Magomedov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islam Magomedov!

Event: Can SubZero beat Capt China?
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Hudson digs a good hook to Cahill's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Hudson scores with a four punch combination!
Hudson looks to land a combination. Cahill sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cahill takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hudson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hudson stuns Cahill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hudson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hudson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cahill walks into a stiff left hand from Hudson.
Hudson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cahill shoots in looking for a takedown. Hudson tries to sprawl out of it but Cahill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hudson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hudson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cahill.#T1#
Hudson connects with a looping right hand.
Cahill gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hudson lands a jab to Cahill's midsection.
Cahill is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cahill moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Cahill takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hudson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hudson scores with a jab to the body.
Cahill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hudson.
Cahill tries to counter with a takedown but Hudson is quick to defend against it.
Hudson connects with a body shot.
Cahill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cahill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hudson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Cahill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hudson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cahill moves forwards but Hudson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Cahill goes for a double leg but Hudson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hudson continues to drive forward.
Cahill jumps guard but Hudson stands there with Cahill around his waist. Cahill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hudson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Cahill pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Cahill pushes a forearm under Hudson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hudson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Cahill!

Event: RMMA - Rio
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Matador throws a lazy right hand but Hayes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hayes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matador throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayes.
Hayes tries to clinch there but Matador circles away.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses.
Matador now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matador listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matador stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matador wants it to stay on the feet.
Hayes throws a leg kick but Matador sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hayes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hayes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matador.
Matador lands with a cross.
Matador misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hayes or perhaps it was just good defense by Matador, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Matador.
Hayes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matador.
Hayes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hayes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Matador throws a big shot that misses.
Eduardo Matador is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matador comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Matador 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.
Hayes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Matador gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matador throws a head punch that misses.
Matador is looking to break free of the clinch but Hayes has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Matador.
Hayes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matador is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matador lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matador throws an elbow but it misses.
Matador pushes off an throws an elbow but Hayes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matador misses with a punch to the body.
Hayes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matador smiles and moves away.
Matador lands a front kick.#T2#
Matador showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hayes.
Matador raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Matador throws a jab when Hayes was well out of range.
Matador looks to land a left hand but Hayes moved out of range nicely.
Hayes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hayes tries to clinch there but Matador circles away.
Hayes slips a jab from Matador.
Hayes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matador manages to circle out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matador jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hayes shoots in but Matador avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hayes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hayes.
Matador tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hayes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Matador's face.
Matador really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hayes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Matador is squirming around, avoiding Hayes's attempts to control the action.
Matador is desperately trying to improve his position but Hayes has a good base and remains in mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Hayes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Matador is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Hayes has taken his back!
Matador is trapped and Hayes is scoring with shots to the head and body.
You can see the frustration on Matador's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Matador covering up well and avoiding damage.
Matador is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Hayes wants to control but Matador is keeping busy.#SUB#
Hayes is persistently looking for the submission but Matador is defending it well.
Matador avoids the strikes from Hayes. #SUB#
Hayes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Matador dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Matador fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hayes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matador walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hayes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eduardo Matador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matador keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matador as he avoids it easily.
Hayes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hayes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matador defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes dives in and grabs Matador's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matador pushes down on Hayes's head and hops out.
Matador looks to throw the jab but Hayes is out of range.
Hayes throws a sloppy head kick and Matador moves out of range easily.
Hayes slips a jab from Matador.
Hayes takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Hayes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matador avoids it really well and circles away.
Matador misses with a double jab
and Hayes counters with a series of strikes. Matador will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matador swings for the body but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes takes one to the side of the head.
Hayes shoots in for a double leg but Matador sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Hayes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matador tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hayes is in Matador's guard.

Matador has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hayes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayes prevents a body shot from Matador.
Matador tries a body shot but Hayes blocks it.
Hayes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matador is keeping busy.
Hayes jumps guard but Matador stands there with Hayes around his waist. Hayes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matador tries a body shot but Hayes blocks it. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matador. #TD#
Hayes manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matador accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matador preventing the sweep.
Hayes working a defensive guard here.
Hayes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hayes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hayes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hayes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matador postures up.
Matador looking to pass the guard.
Matador throwing strikes but missing. #T3##ES#
Hayes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nolan Hayes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matador swivels and escapes.
Matador looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hayes is looking to clinch.
Hayes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matador avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hayes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matador tries to avoid it but Hayes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matador to the ground. Matador escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matador is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hayes closes the distance and clinches up with Matador, looking for a takedown. Hayes pushes Matador against the cage but Matador circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matador throws out a counter right but Hayes avoids it with no problem.
Hayes tries to move into range but Matador moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hayes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice sprawl there from Matador as Hayes shoots in.
Eduardo Matador seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Matador as he connects with a hook.#T4##CL2#
Matador gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes tries to pull guard but Matador forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Matador is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hayes can't fight it off and eventually Matador manages to take the fight to the floor. Hayes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hayes pulls Matador in close to his closed guard and prevents Matador from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hayes has momentary wrist control but Matador slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matador lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matador wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
Hayes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hayes 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.
Matador postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Matador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice defenses there by Hayes.#TD#
Hayes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matador on his heels. He'll look to pass Matador's guard now, I'm sure.

Matador wriggles free and stands up.
Matador throws a body kick that misses.
Matador misses with a straight right.
Matador misses with a low kick.
Matador defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hayes.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matador sprawls well. Matador wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hayes gets slowly back to his feet.
Hayes closes the distance and clinches up with Matador, looking for a takedown. Hayes pushes Matador against the cage but Matador circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick lands for Matador.
Matador misses with a left hand #TD#
and Hayes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matador manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hayes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matador is in close to Hayes's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Hayes working a defensive guard here.
Matador trying to control but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Hayes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hayes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hayes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hayes controlling Matador's posture.
Hayes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matador is one step ahead there.
Matador must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Matador is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hayes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hayes has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hayes wants to control from the top but Matador keeps moving. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hayes is really struggling to control Matador but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Matador is trying to keep Hayes in close.
Hayes controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Matador is looking to stand up but Hayes isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes stays in close to Matador's body and controls the position.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Matador keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matador as he avoids it easily.
Matador clobbers Hayes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matador as he jumps to the side. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice takedown defense from Matador. No joy for Hayes on that attempt.
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt.
Matador is looking to slow Hayes down with leg kicks.
Matador swats away the attempt to clinch by Hayes.
Hayes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matador.
Hayes shoots for a double leg takedown but Matador sprawls well. He's pushed Hayes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matador throws a head kick that Hayes semi-blocks.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matador as he jumps to the side.
Nolan Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Matador.#ROC2#Hayes is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Matador!
Eduardo Matador decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Can the Golden Boy Stop Gibbs?
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Hudson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cahill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hudson misses with an uppercut. Cahill saw that one coming.#CL2#
Hudson closes the distance and clinches.
Cahill is trying to pull guard but Hudson has him pressed against the cage.
Hudson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cahill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hudson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cahill trying to control the position but instead, Hudson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cahill into the cage.
Cahill tries to pull guard but Hudson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Cahill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Hudson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson gets through Cahill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cahill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hudson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hudson can't find room to land a body shot as Cahill controls the action.
Cahill tries to pull guard but Hudson holds him up against the cage and eventually Cahill drops back down to his feet.
Cahill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cahill tries to pull guard but Hudson won't allow it. #T1#
Cahill jumps guard but Hudson stands there with Cahill around his waist. Cahill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hudson lands with a light punch inside.
Hudson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cahill drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Cahill decides to pull guard.
Hudson wants to stand but Cahill has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cahill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hudson defends it easily.#SUB#
Cahill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Cahill is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hudson rolls with it to try and escape but Cahill cranks on the arm and Hudson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Cahill!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2025

#R1#
Nice jab there from Dybala.
Fairtex takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dybala thuds his right hand into Fairtex's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dybala could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Fairtex pushes Dybala up against the cage in a clinch.
Dybala tries to throw a body punch but Fairtex avoids it by throwing Dybala back against the cage.
Dybala fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dybala digs a good hook to Fairtex's body.
Fairtex ducks under a wild hook from Dybala.
Fairtex takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Dybala clinches up against the cage.
Dybala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairtex.
Dybala lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dybala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairtex tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dybala just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Fairtex clinches with his opponent.
Dybala lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC2#
Fairtex breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Dybala moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dybala.
Dybala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dybala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fairtex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dybala lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dybala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fairtex closes the distance and clinches up with Dybala, looking for a takedown. Fairtex pushes Dybala against the cage but Dybala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dybala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dybala stalks Fairtex and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fairtex's face. Fairtex staggers backwards, shaken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dybala. Fairtex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fairtex moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt.
Paulo Dybala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.#CL#
Dybala has Fairtex up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Dybala lands a nice uppercut.
Dybala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
Dybala digs a right hand underneath Fairtex's ribcage. Fairtex let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fairtex is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short body shot lands from Dybala as the two fighters clinch.
Dybala lands a body punch.
Dybala lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Dybala.
Dybala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dybala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dybala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but Dybala has him pressed against the cage.
Dybala pushes Fairtex back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dybala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fairtexs head. #T3#
Dybala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dybala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dybala lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Fairtex gets control of Dybala's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fairtex will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dybala seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dybala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fairtex is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dybala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Fairtex throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fairtex looks winded!#T4#
Dybala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dybala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Fairtex working for a triangle but Dybala defends it easily.
Dybala controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Dybala dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fairtex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dybala is fending him off so far but Fairtex persists. Nope, Dybala circles away and we're back to standing.
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dybala jabs Fairtex right on the nose. Fairtex blinks but takes it well.
Dybala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fairtex stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Dybala.
Dybala connects with the punch.
Fairtex on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dybala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown but Dybala shows good takedown defense.
Dybala is looking to counter punch.
Paulo Dybala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.#CL#
Dybala closes the distance and clinches.
Dybala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairtex's elbow.
Dybala lands a shoulder strike.
Fairtex tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Dybala.
Fairtex is breathing heavily.
Fairtex blocking some punches.
Fairtex tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dybala just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dybala cracks Fairtex with a nice body shot.#T1#
Nice body punch from Dybala - that landed with a thud.
Dybala swings wildly with an uppercut but Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dybala.
Dybala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dybala keeps control of Fairtex as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fairtex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dybala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dybala.
Dybala pushes Fairtex back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dybala lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dybala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
Nice body punch from Dybala - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dybala.
Dybala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dybala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fairtex.
Dybala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairtex's elbow.
Dybala scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dybala lands a nice shot to the body.
Fairtex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairtex.
Dybala misses with a body punch.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but Dybala turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dybala pushes Fairtex back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dybala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dybala misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dybala.
Fairtex blocks an uppercut.
Dybala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairtex's elbow.
Dybala scores with a hook to the body.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but Dybala has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dybala.
Dybala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dybala lands a hook that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards. #T3#
Dybala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dybala.
Dybala lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dybala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fairtex takes a shot to the head.
Dybala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dybala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fairtex is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paulo Dybala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dybala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dybala tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Dybala lands an uppercut.
Dybala lands a shot to the body.
Fairtex drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fairtex drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dybala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Dybala. #T4#
Dybala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairtex has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dybala after a bit of a struggle.
Dybala lands with a light punch inside.
Dybala tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Dybala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fairtex can do to turn this around?
Dybala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dybala lands a shoulder strike.
Dybala keeps control of Fairtex as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dybala lands with a short shot to the head.
Fairtex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dybala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dybala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dybala lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex staying out of range there.#CL#
Dybala has Fairtex up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Dybala dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Dybala moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dybala moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dybala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fairtex is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dybala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fairtex avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Dybala moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Dybala.
Fairtex tries to pull guard but Dybala won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Dybala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dybala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fairtex.
Paulo Dybala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dybala.
Fairtex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dybala is leaning against Fairtex and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dybala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Dybala scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Dybala on the inside.
Dybala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dybala pushes Fairtex back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairtex's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dybala lands with a light punch inside.
Dybala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fairtex tries to stall but Dybala uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dybala lands a left hand.
Dybala throws a head punch that misses.
Fairtex jumps guard but Dybala stands there with Fairtex around his waist. Fairtex gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dybala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dybala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dybala lands with a right to the head.
Dybala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dybala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Fairtex misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex blocking some punches.
Dybala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dybala misses with the head strike.
Dybala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dybala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dybala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fairtex tries to stall but Dybala uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Dybala.
Dybala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dybala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fairtex blocking some punches.
Dybala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dybala.
Dybala is working Fairtex over against the cage.
Dybala misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Fairtex manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Dybala wants to pass the guard but Fairtex is keeping the position.
Dybala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Dybala stands up from Fairtex's guard - Dybala perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jab from Dybala.
Dybala uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dybala tests Fairtex's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dybala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fairtex.#CL#
Dybala forces Fairtex back against the cage and clinches.
Dybala lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Fairtex blocking some punches.
Dybala tries to throw a body punch but Fairtex avoids it by throwing Dybala back against the cage.
Dybala lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Dybala.
Dybala tries to throw a body punch but Fairtex avoids it by throwing Dybala back against the cage.
Fairtex takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dybala.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Dybala.
Fairtex wants a takedown.
Dybala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Dybala.
Dybala misses with a body punch.
Dybala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
Fairtex is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dybala lands a shoulder strike.
Dybala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saekenpai Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Dybala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dybala managing to block the knees to the body from Fairtex.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Dybala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dybala, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:25
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: RMMA - Fight Night 1
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Kixx lands with a slapping head kick.
Pickles shoots in looking for a takedown but Kixx manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pickles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kixx connects with a high kick.
Kixx connects with a high kick.
Pickles 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.
Kixx throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pickles's head.#CL2#
Pickles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Kixx lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Pickles pushes Kixx off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Pickles closes the distance and pushes Kixx back into the cage.#TD2#
Pickles pulls Kixx into guard.
Our spies down at at Canucks Combat Club inform us that Pickles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Kixx has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pickles to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kixx is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pickles pulls down on the head and he's put Kixx to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dill Pickles!
In his post fight interview, Dill Pickles gave a big smile as he said 'Nice'.

Event: RMMA - Amsterdam
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Maker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ahmed fails with a takedown attempt.
Maker with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Maker moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Maker - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Maker.
Maker working hard to break the clinch.
Maker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maker working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmed tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bilal Ahmed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ahmed goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maker prevents it.
Maker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maker. #T1#
Maker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahmed backwards.
Ahmed tries for a takedown but Maker manages to get underhooks.
Maker digs a right hand into Ahmed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahmed's gas tank.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ahmed has Maker pressed against the cage, preventing Maker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ahmed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maker's efforts to push away.
A short right from Maker on the inside.
Ahmed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ahmed has Maker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maker just leaning against Ahmed, taking a breather.
Maker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ahmed tries for a takedown but Maker manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maker.
Maker gets underhooks to prevent Ahmed's takedown attempt.
Ahmed is breathing heavily.
Ahmed is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maker pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Maker avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Maker.
Maker prevents the takedown attempt.
Maker stalling.
Maker avoiding damage. #TD#
Ahmed has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Maker regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahmed lands a couple of digs.
Maker wants to sweep here but Ahmed controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Maker has his feet on Ahmed's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Maker throws a series of punches but Ahmed moves out of range.
Ahmed half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maker lands a slapping body shot.
Maker lands with a good body shot.
Ahmed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ahmed there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Maker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Maker clinches up with Ahmed and pushes him back against the cage.
Ahmed looking for a takedown.
Maker taking a breather.
Ahmed is looking for a takedown.
Maker tries to circle away but Ahmed has him pinned against the cage.
Ahmed is working for takedown but Maker is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've been informed that Maker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ahmed letting Maker take a breather here.
Ahmed keeps control of Maker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ahmed has him pressed against the cage.
Ahmed is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maker is pressed up against the cage. Ahmed has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maker down to the mat. Maker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Maker takes the fight into the clinch.
Maker pushes Ahmed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Ahmed being controlled against the cage.
Maker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maker is trying to push Ahmed away but Ahmed has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maker has had enough of the clinch but Ahmed keeps him there for the moment.
Ahmed is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maker is struggling to control the position.
Maker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maker stops a takedown attempt from Ahmed.
Ahmed has Maker pressed against the cage, preventing Maker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ahmed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maker gets underhooks to prevent Ahmed's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Maker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Maker scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahmed should have avoided that one.
Maker lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahmed's head.
Maker just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahmed half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ahmed takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, jab by Maker - just one landing.
Nice straight punches there by Maker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maker.#ROC2#Ahmed is rocked!#TD#
Ahmed shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ahmed was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Maker throws Ahmed to one side and escapes!
Oh Ahmed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Maker clinches.
Ahmed seems to have got his legs back now.
Ahmed has Maker pressed against the cage, preventing Maker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ahmed looking for a takedown.
Maker lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahmed takes a shot to the head.
Maker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ahmed has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Maker.
Maker stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ahmed has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maker after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Maker lands with a short shot to the head.
Maker controlling the action here for a moment.
Maker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ahmed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maker lands a left hand.
Maker is looking to break free of the clinch but Ahmed has double underhooks.
Maker lands a big right hand that drops Ahmed! The killer instinct kicks in and Maker finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Maker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Maker!

Event: JF 58 - Cahill vs Yurchon
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Yurchon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Tim Cahill has been cut.
Cahill takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yurchon scores with a jab to the head.
Yurchon throws a hook but Cahill avoids it easily.
A jab from Yurchon finds it's way through Cahill's defenses.
Yurchon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cahill's head backwards.
Cahill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#Cahill is rocked!
Cahill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yurchon jabs at Cahill's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yurchon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cahill slips a jab from Yurchon.
Yurchon stuns Cahill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cahill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Yurchon misses.
Cahill changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yurchon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yurchon connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#Tim Cahill's cut is getting worse.#T1##KD2#
Yurchon sends Cahill crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Yurchon is motioning to the referee to let Cahill up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Cahill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yurchon connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Cahill out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jovan Yurchon!

Event: RMMA 2 - Yurchon v Mclovin
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Tito throws a solid leg kick but Hayes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tito.
Tito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hayes.
Tito blocks a low kick nicely.
Tito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tito scores with a jab to the head.
Hayes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hayes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tito defends well and Hayes ends up having to push Tito into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Tito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hayes shoots in for a double leg but Tito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hayes checks a leg kick nicely.
Tito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hayes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hayes closes the distance and clinches up with Tito, looking for a takedown. Hayes pushes Tito against the cage but Tito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hayes defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Tito finds it's way through Hayes's defenses.
Hayes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tito swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes tries to clinch but Tito is having none of it.
A jab from Tito misses.
Tito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tito avoids the head kick by Hayes.
Tito throws out a leg kick but Hayes moves out of range and Tito only half commits. #T1#
Hayes throws a wild body kick that Tito sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Tito has closed the distance and engaged Hayes in a clinch. #BC2#
Tito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hayes has a takedown stuffed.
Tito misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Hayes moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Tito. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayes.
Tito swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hayes to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Hayes moves into the clinch successfully.
Tito is trying to push Hayes away but Hayes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Tito wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Hayes manages to break the clinch.
Tito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tito wants it to stay on the feet.
Hayes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tito can pounce on him.
Tito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hayes doesn't manage to clinch there - Tito circles away. #CL#
Hayes takes the fight into the clinch.
Hayes goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Tito breaks from the clinch.
Tito tries to work over Hayes's front leg with a kick but Hayes checks it.
Hayes fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Tito tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hayes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hayes tries to clinch but Tito is having none of it. #CL2#
Hayes gets tackled into the cage by Tito. Tito maintains the clinch.
Tito wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hayes has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Tito gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hayes regains guard.

Hayes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tito.
No luck for Hayes with that takedown attempt.
Hayes shoots for a takedown but Tito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hayes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hayes shoots in but Tito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes misses with a two punch combination.
Hayes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hayes is breathing heavily.#T4#
Hayes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chuncho Tito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown but Tito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hayes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tito pinned against the cage. Tito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Tito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Tito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hayes fails with the takedown.
Hayes dives in for a single leg takedown but Tito sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Tito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tito misses with a looping right.
Hayes feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chuncho Tito dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nolan Hayes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tito as he avoids it easily.
Tito blocks a head kick by Hayes.
A low kick lands for Tito.
Hayes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tito.
Tito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hayes wants to clinch.
A big left from Tito misses.
A shot to the liver by Hayes. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tito leaves Hayes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tito.#T1#
Tito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tito scores with a shot to the body.
Tito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Hayes moves into the clinch successfully.
Tito is trying to force a seperation but Hayes has the dominant position.#BC#
Hayes breaks the clinch.
Tito throws a lazy right hand but Hayes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hayes blocks a head kick by Tito.
Tito misses the shot to the body.
Tito is breathing heavily.
Tito misses the jab.
Hayes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck for Hayes with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Tito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tito wants it to stay on the feet.
Hayes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hayes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tito defends it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Tito. Those never looked like landing.
As Tito tries to get set, Hayes tries to push him back and clinch up but Tito manages to avoid the attempt.
Tito lands with an uppercut that bounces Hayes off the cage and back into range.
Chuncho Tito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayes looks for a takedown but Tito sprawls well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayes tries to clinch but Tito is having none of it.
Tito feints the counter takedown.
Tito tries to bum rush Hayes with a series of wild strikes but Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hayes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tito defends it nicely.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tito as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Tito.
Hayes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tito avoids the head kick by Hayes.
Tito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayes.
Hayes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tito swings for the body but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes closes the distance and clinches up with Tito, looking for a takedown. Hayes pushes Tito against the cage but Tito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hayes throws a nice head kick!
Hayes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tito defends well and Hayes ends up having to push Tito into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Tito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Tito.
Tito is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
No luck for Hayes with that takedown attempt.
Hayes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tito.
Tito misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Tito.
Hayes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hayes shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tito throws a big shot that misses.
Tito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chuncho Tito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hayes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Tito.
Tito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hayes moves in looking to clinch but Tito pushes him off.
Hayes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hayes looks to land a combination. Tito sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hayes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No luck for Hayes with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayes fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayes avoids the body shot from Tito.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Hayes clinches with his opponent.
Tito throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Tito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tito closes the distance and clinches.
Tito looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Tito manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Tito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown but Tito shows good takedown defense.
Hayes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hayes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tito scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tito works Hayes's body with a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tito.
Hayes has a takedown stuffed.
Tito is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Tito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hayes shoots for a takedown but Tito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hayes throws a sloppy head kick and Tito moves out of range easily.
Tito scores with a spinning back kick!
Tito throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayes.
Tito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayes.
Tito tries to clinch up.
Tito throws a leg kick
and Hayes counters with a three punch combo that has Tito backing up. Tito nods at Hayes to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Tito pushes Hayes up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Tito manages to break the clinch.
Tito throws a series of strikes that have Hayes backpedaling. #T3#
Hayes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tito swivels and escapes.
Hayes tries to clinch but Tito moves out of range.
Tito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hayes defends it well.
Tito throws a combination that misses
and Hayes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hayes misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Tito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tito misses with a wild combination.
Hayes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hayes somewhat.#CL#
Hayes instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Tito is trying to trip Hayes. He has hold of a leg but Hayes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tito persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T4#
Hayes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tito is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hayes is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hayes forces his way into 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!
Well, if Hayes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Chuncho Tito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuncho Tito!
Chuncho Tito tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RMMA 1 - Nyambat v Yurchon
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Kixx throws a head kick but Le Pain moves out of range.
Le Pain wants to counter the offense by Kixx and move into the clinch position.
Le Pain blocks a head kick by Kixx.
Le Pain should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kixx slips under a jab from Le Pain.
Kixx misses with a head kick.
Le Pain avoids a kick to the body.
Kixx throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Le Pain moves into the clinch.
Kixx can't find room to land a body shot as Le Pain controls the action.
Kixx wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kixx fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Le Pain looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Le Pain has eaten all the pies!
Le Pain lands an elbow inside that Kixx shrugs off. #T1#
Kixx looking to slow down the pace here.
Kixx tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Le Pain just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Kixx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Pain prevents Kixx from breaking the clinch.
Le Pain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kixx tries to pull guard but Le Pain holds him up against the cage and eventually Kixx drops back down to his feet.
Kixx swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kixx tries to stall but Le Pain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kixx really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kixx jumps guard but Le Pain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kixx blocks the elbow strike.
Le Pain lands an elbow inside that Kixx shrugs off.
Kixx tries to pull guard but Le Pain holds him up against the cage and eventually Kixx drops back down to his feet.
Kixx is trying to force a seperation but Le Pain has the dominant position.
Kixx tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kixx taking a breather.
Kixx blocks an elbow strike.
Kixx has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Le Pain after a bit of a struggle.
Le Pain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kixx tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Kixx can't break the clinch.
Kixx stalling in the clinch but Le Pain improves position.
Le Pain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kixx takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kixx avoids the elbow strike from Le Pain, against the cage.
Kixx fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Le Pain gets underhooks to prevent Kixx's takedown attempt.
Kixx dodges an elbow strike from Le Pain.
Kixx has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Le Pain after a bit of a struggle.
Le Pain prevents Kixx from breaking the clinch.
Kixx jumps guard but Le Pain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Kixx throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Pain.
Kixx blocks an elbow strike from Le Pain.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kixx just misses with a elbow thrown towards Le Pain's brow.
Kixx tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Le Pain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kixx using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Le Pain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Le Pain lands an elbow that stopped Kixx in his tracks for a moment.
Kixx wants to take the fight to the mat but Le Pain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kixx looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Pain lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kixx takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kixx blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Le Pain dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Le Pain misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Le Pain clinches up with Kixx and pushes him back against the cage.
Kixx tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Pain pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kixx blocks an elbow strike.
Kixx trying to control the position but instead, Le Pain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kixx into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pain gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Kixx dodges an elbow strike from Le Pain.
Kixx stalling in the clinch but Le Pain improves position.
Le Pain throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Le Pain.
Kixx tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kixx is trying to force a seperation but Le Pain has the dominant position.
Le Pain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kixx avoids a wild elbow strike from Le Pain.
Kixx dodges an elbow strike from Le Pain.
Kixx dodges an elbow strike from Le Pain. #T2#
Kixx tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Le Pain misses with an elbow strike.
Pierre Le Pain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kixx wants to get back to striking at distance but Le Pain won't allow it.
Le Pain looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Le Pain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Le Pain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Le Pain throws an elbow that misses.
Kixx blocks an elbow strike from Le Pain.
Kixx blocks the elbow strike.
Kixx jumps guard but Le Pain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Kixx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Pain misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Le Pain lands an elbow that stopped Kixx in his tracks for a moment.
Le Pain prevents the takedown attempt.
Le Pain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Le Pain throws an elbow but it misses.
Le Pain pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Le Pain misses with an elbow over the top.
Kixx tries to pull guard but Le Pain holds him up against the cage and eventually Kixx drops back down to his feet.
Kixx is trying to break free.
Kixx tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kixx with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Kixx dodges an elbow strike from Le Pain.
Le Pain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kixx.
Le Pain lands an elbow that stopped Kixx in his tracks for a moment.
Kixx takes an elbow to the temple.
Le Pain pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Pain lands a nice elbow.
Kixx has had enough of the clinch but Le Pain keeps him there for the moment.
Le Pain misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Le Pain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kixx throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Le Pain counters by moving into the clinch.
Kixx misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Le Pain throws an elbow but misses.
Le Pain prevents a takedown attempt there.
Le Pain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Le Pain lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kixx trying to control the position but instead, Le Pain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kixx into the cage.
Le Pain throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Kixx tries to land knees in the clinch but Le Pain avoids the damage to the body.
Kixx throws a head punch that misses.
Le Pain misses with an elbow over the top.
Le Pain stops a takedown attempt from Kixx.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Le Pain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kixx working hard to break the clinch.
Kixx is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Le Pain is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Le Pain. #T2#
Kixx is trying to break the clinch but Le Pain has him pressed against the cage.
Kixx takes an elbow to the temple.
Le Pain lands an elbow inside that Kixx shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Kai Kixx has been cut.
Kixx fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Kixx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Le Pain.
Kixx blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Le Pain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kixx's brow.
Kixx has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Le Pain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kixx wants to take the fight to the mat but Le Pain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kixx dodges an elbow strike from Le Pain.
Kixx tries to circle away but Le Pain has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Le Pain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kixx's brow.
Kixx dodges an elbow strike from Le Pain.
Le Pain creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kixx's defenses.
Le Pain lands an elbow inside that Kixx shrugs off.
Le Pain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Le Pain lands an elbow inside.
Kixx takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Le Pain.
Kixx takes an elbow to the forehead.
Le Pain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kixx blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Kixx avoids a wild elbow strike from Le Pain.
Kixx blocks an elbow strike from Le Pain.
Kixx misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kixx fails to pull guard.
Le Pain throws an elbow but it misses.
Kixx can't break the clinch.
Le Pain lands an elbow just above Kixx 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Pain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kixx blocks an elbow strike from Le Pain.
Kai Kixx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Pain lands a damaging elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Le Pain!

Event: JF 47 - Jun vs the Joker
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Maker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jay Maker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Maker clinches with his opponent.
Roser goes for a takedown attempt but Maker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maker swinging wildly here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maker!
Roser tries a head kick but it misses.
Roser takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roser takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Maker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosers head.
Maker is trying to break the clinch but Roser has him pressed against the cage.
Maker tries to break free but Roser pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Maker is trying to push Roser away but Roser has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roser is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Come on Maker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Maker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roser is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maker to keep the fight standing.
Jay Maker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolf Roser.
Maker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Roser manages to break the clinch.
Roser fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A left lands for Maker.
Maker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Roser gets tackled into the cage by Maker. Maker maintains the clinch.
Roser is trying to pull guard but Maker has him pressed against the cage.
Roser looks winded!
Roser throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Roser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Roser tries to clinch there but Maker circles away.
Roser takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maker lands with a nice combination. Roser backs away looking to recover.
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!
Roser shoots in but no luck this time.
Roser takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roser stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roser walks into a stiff left hand from Maker.
Maker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD#
Maker lands a left and a right that send Roser crashing to the mat, dazed. Maker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CL#
Roser gets tackled into the cage by Maker. Maker maintains the clinch. #BC#
Maker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maker lands a body shot. #CL#
Maker closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Maker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maker is working the combinations to good effect here.#T3#
Maker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Maker clinches with his opponent.
Maker controlling the action here for a moment.
Maker'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.
Maker stalling.
Maker is trying to break free.
Maker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roser backwards.
Roser is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maker is defending well.
Maker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Maker's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Roser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Maker has closed the distance and engaged Roser in a clinch. #T4#
Maker is trying to break the clinch but Roser is controlling him.
Roser keeps control of Maker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maker effectively controlling the action here.
Maker cracks Roser with a nice body shot.#BC#
Maker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Maker.
Nice shot by Maker.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Maker there.
Maker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roser eats them both and turns towards Maker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maker lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Maker rushes Roser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Maker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Maker dominated that round.
That's time! Maker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Maker closes the distance and pushes Roser back into the cage.
Maker stalling the fight. #TD2#
Roser gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Roser being controlled here momentarily.
Maker keeping moving, preventing Roser from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roser preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Roser won't allow Maker to sweep him here.
Maker is pulling down on Roser's head to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Roser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maker is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roser is breathing heavily.
Maker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roser tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Maker clinches up with Roser and pushes him back against the cage.
Maker working hard to break the clinch.
Maker can't break the clinch.
Maker blocks an uppercut.
Maker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roser backwards.
Maker tries to break free but Roser pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Maker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roser or not.
A bit of stalling here from Roser.
Maker working hard to break the clinch.
Roser misses with a punch on the inside.
Maker taking a breather.#BC2#
Roser breaks from the clinch.
Jay Maker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Maker connects with a single shot there.
Maker lands a glancing blow to the side of Roser's head.
Maker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roser moves forwards but Maker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roser backs up against the cage.
Roser gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roser.
Roser has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maker closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3##CL#
Maker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roser keeps control of Maker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roser wants a takedown.
Maker slows down the pace here.
Maker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maker lands an uppercut.
Maker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roser can do to turn this around?
Maker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roser backwards.
Maker is trying to force a seperation but Roser has the dominant position.#BC#
Maker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maker! #T4#
Roser takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Maker instigates a clinch.
Maker wants to take the fight to the mat but Roser manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roser backwards.
Roser is working for takedown but Maker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maker has Roser pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Maker.
Maker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roser backwards.
Jay Maker has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Maker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maker scores with a sloppy right hand. Roser should have avoided that one.
Maker 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.
Maker throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Maker closes the distance and pushes Roser back into the cage.
Maker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roser has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Maker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Roser takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Maker scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Maker closes the distance and clinches.
Maker working hard to break the clinch.
Roser has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roser tries to throw a body punch but Maker avoids it by throwing Roser back against the cage. #BC#
Maker manages to break the clinch.
Roser fails with a takedown attempt.
Maker throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roser takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Roser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roser fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maker avoids it really well and circles away.
Jay Maker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolf Roser.#T1#
Maker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roser dives in for a single leg takedown but Maker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut lands for Maker. That snapped Roser's head back. #CL#
Maker closes the distance and pushes Roser back into the cage.#BC#
Maker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Maker instigates a clinch.
Maker lands with a light punch inside.
Maker lands a right hand.
Roser letting Maker take a breather here.
Maker stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Maker for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A frustrated look appears on Maker's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2##BC#
Maker breaks from the clinch.
Roser takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maker lands with a right hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Maker. #BC#
Maker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maker.
Maker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roser doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Maker moves into the clinch.
Maker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maker stalling against the cage.
Maker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Maker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Roser breaks from the clinch.
Jay Maker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Maker moves into range and clinches up with Roser.
A bit of stalling here from Maker. #BC#
Maker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Maker gets a clinch.
Maker can't break the clinch. #BC#
Maker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Maker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roser, pushing him back against the cage.
Maker tries to circle away but Roser has him pinned against the cage.
Maker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roser up against the cage.#BC#
Maker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Maker lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Maker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maker just leaning against Roser, taking a breather.
Adolf Roser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roser is looking to control Maker's arms but Maker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roser has his back to the cage.
Roser has Maker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maker avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Roser looking for a takedown.
Maker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maker working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Maker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maker scores with a jab to the head.
Maker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maker duly obliges.
Jay Maker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice combination there by Maker.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Maker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maker, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Maker!

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