Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 194: Goodman v Mesquita 2
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Greatrix takes one to the side of the head.
Greatrix tries to bum rush Newsome with a series of wild strikes but Newsome uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newsome is looking to counter punch.
Greatrix connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Greatrix.
Newsome is looking to counter punch.
Newsome throws a big shot that misses.
Greatrix is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL#
Newsome clinches. #TD2#
Greatrix successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Newsome got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greatrix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Newsome has managed to get both his arms back between Greatrix's legs - danger averted.
Newsome is fighting to break Greatrix's control of his arms but Greatrix is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greatrix is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Greatrix 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.
Newsome keeping full guard, as Greatrix tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Greatrix drops back, looking for a kneebar! Newsome looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Newsome looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Newsome! #REVR#
Greatrix looking for a sweep but Newsome has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Greatrix is trying desperately to improve position.
Greatrix keeps trying to improve his position.
Newsome wants to control the pace but Greatrix is squirming around nicely.
Greatrix gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Greatrix looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Greatrix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greatrix wants to improve his position but Newsome is controlling well.
Newsome wants to pass to mount but Greatrix is defending the position.
Greatrix is trying to get back to full guard.
Greatrix works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Greatrix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Greatrix tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Greatrix working for submissions but it's allowed Newsome to get to half guard.
Greatrix trying to control here.
Newsome knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greatrix on the ground.
Greatrix has a hand on Newsome's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Newsome takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greatrix wants to hold on but Newsome pushes him away.
Greatrix sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Greatrix wants to control but Newsome is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Greatrix wants to improve his position but Newsome is controlling well.
Greatrix wants to sweep but Newsome has passed to side control!
Greatrix can't do much from the bottom here.
Greatrix tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greatrix is still trying to improve position.
Greatrix has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greatrix is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Newsome's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Greatrix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Homer Greatrix will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Greatrix misses with a body kick.
Greatrix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newsome takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greatrix takes a swing at Newsome's ribcage but misses.
Newsome misses with a looping left.
Jab from Newsome.
Greatrix shoots in and drives through. Newsome sprawls well.
Newsome connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been told by Newsome's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Homer Greatrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome wants to land a leg kick but Greatrix is out of range.
Greatrix moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Darrell Newsome has been cut.
Greatrix throws a poor cross that misses
and Newsome counters with a straight right hand.
Greatrix looks to land a combination but Newsome avoids it well. #T1#
Greatrix misses with a body shot.
Greatrix lands a high kick!
Greatrix connects with a solid leg kick.
Greatrix swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Newsome counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Greatrix is rocked!
Newsome lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darrell Newsome!

Event: RISE 189: Diggs vs Daan
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Greatrix closes the distance and clinches up with Dukic, looking for a takedown. Greatrix pushes Dukic against the cage but Dukic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Greatrix moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Greatrix walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Dukic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Greatrix!
Greatrix is looking for a sweep.
Greatrix manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dukic trying to control but Greatrix postures up. #SUB#
Dukic is defending against the submission attempts here by Greatrix. #SUB#
Greatrix is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greatrix wants to free his trapped foot but Dukic is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Greatrix seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Greatrix is looking for a kimura but Dukic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greatrix to get the leverage. #SUB#
Greatrix is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dukic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Greatrix.
Greatrix wants to free his trapped foot but Dukic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Greatrix is thwarting Dukic's attempts to control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Greatrix is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Greatrix is looking for a kimura here.
Dukic won't allow Greatrix to pass to mount.
Dukic trying to control but Greatrix postures up. #SUB#
Greatrix is working for a submission of some sort.
Dukic wants to control but Greatrix is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Dukic is trying to stand back up but Greatrix is controlling him
Dukic is trying to maintain the position but Greatrix is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Greatrix is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Greatrix swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dukic is now in Greatrix's guard. A big mistake from Greatrix there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Greatrix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dukic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Greatrix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dukic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dukic working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Greatrix lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4##SUB#
Greatrix drops back looking for a leg! Dukic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dukic manages to kick Greatrix off! Greatrix jumps back into Dukic's guard.
Greatrix wants to pass the guard but Dukic is keeping the position.
Greatrix will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Greatrix postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dukic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Greatrix, into his guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dukic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greatrix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dukic has managed to get both his arms back between Greatrix's legs - danger averted.
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 Homer Greatrix will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Greatrix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greatrix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dukic.
Greatrix walks into a left hand.
Dukic throws a hook but Greatrix avoids it easily.
Greatrix tries to counter with a takedown but Dukic is quick to defend against it.
Greatrix shoots for a double leg takedown but Dukic sprawls well. He's pushed Greatrix's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dukic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Greatrix counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Dukic has been cut.
Dukic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greatrix circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice jab there from Dukic. #TD2#
Dukic gets the takedown into side control.
Greatrix manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Greatrix actively working from the bottom here.
Dukic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greatrix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dukic is trying to control. Greatrix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Greatrix gets full guard.
Greatrix controlling Dukic's posture. #T1#
Greatrix is trying to control the position but Dukic postures up. #SUB#
Greatrix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Greatrix wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Greatrix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dukic defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greatrix is on top in guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dukic can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Greatrix drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greatrix jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Greatrix drops back looking for a leg! Dukic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dukic manages to kick Greatrix off! Greatrix jumps back into Dukic's guard.
Greatrix postures up. #SUB#
Greatrix 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.
Greatrix advances position into side control!
Homer Greatrix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Greatrix is trying to get an arm triangle but Dukic is defending well. #SUB#
Greatrix working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dukic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Greatrix is controlling him well.#T3##SUB#
Greatrix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dukic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Greatrix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dukic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Greatrix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dukic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Greatrix is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dukic has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Greatrix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dukic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Greatrix is trying to get an arm triangle but Dukic is defending well.
Dukic is trying to control Greatrix's posture but Greatrix avoids it. #SUB#
Greatrix tries for a kimura but Dukic is defending well. #SUB#
Greatrix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dukic is trying to control Greatrix's posture but Greatrix avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Homer Greatrix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Dukic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dukic tries to clinch but Greatrix is having none of it.
Dukic missing with a left hand there. Greatrix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greatrix walks into a left hand.
Greatrix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dukic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dukic throws a jab when Greatrix was well out of range.
Greatrix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Greatrix throws a low kick but Dukic avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dukic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Greatrix - the referee stops the clock and Dukic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Greatrix. Dukic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bruno Dukic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Dukic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greatrix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dukic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Greatrix tries for a takedown but Dukic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dukic throws out a counter right but Greatrix avoids it with no problem.
Greatrix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dukic is fending him off so far but Greatrix persists. Nope, Dukic circles away and we're back to standing.
Dukic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Greatrix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Homer Greatrix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Dukic.#T1#
Dukic cracks Greatrix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Greatrix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dukic is looking to clinch.
Dukic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Greatrix's head backwards.#TD2#
Dukic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Greatrix to the ground. Dukic is now in Greatrix's guard.#SUB#
Greatrix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Greatrix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dukic defends it easily.#SUB#
Greatrix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dukic trying to control the position from guard on top but Greatrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Greatrix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dukic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Greatrix keeping moving, preventing Dukic from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Greatrix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Greatrix looking for a sweep. Not yet Greatrix, not yet. #SUB#
Dukic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dukic stopping the sweep attempt from Greatrix.#T3##SUB#
Greatrix looking for a guillotine here but Dukic defends easily. #SUB#
Dukic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greatrix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dukic has managed to get both his arms back between Greatrix's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Greatrix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Greatrix wants to sweep here but Dukic controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Dukic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greatrix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dukic has managed to get both his arms back between Greatrix's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Greatrix has his foot on Dukic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dukic works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dukic stopping the sweep attempt from Greatrix.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donk. Dukic catches Greatrix right on the button with a cross.
Dukic moves in looking to clinch but Greatrix pushes him off.
Greatrix throws a counter high kick but Dukic was just alert enough to avoid it.
Greatrix tries a head kick but it misses.
Greatrix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Greatrix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dukic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Greatrix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dukic.
Greatrix tries to counter with a takedown but Dukic is quick to defend against it.
Dukic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Greatrix takes one to the chin there.
Nice jab there from Dukic.
Greatrix fails to land the takedown.
Bruno Dukic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Homer Greatrix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Greatrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dukic shoots in and gets a takedown into Greatrix's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Dukic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greatrix has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Greatrix!

Event: RISE 178
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
A punch combination from Greatrix misses.
Moghadam slips a jab from Greatrix.
A big right from Moghadam misses.
Greatrix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moghadam.
Greatrix shoots for a takedown but Moghadam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moghadam was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Moghadam misses with a looping right.
Moghadam misses with a few strikes there.
Moghadam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greatrix is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moghadam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greatrix.
Greatrix with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moghadam counters with a stiff right hand.
Greatrix tries for a takedown but Moghadam circles away easily
and Moghadam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Greatrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Greatrix throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Moghadam counters with a nice right hand that sends Greatrix toppling to the canvas! Greatrix scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Moghadam finish him?!#ROC2#Greatrix is rocked!
A head kick by Moghadam - that's a beauty! Greatrix is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Moghadam can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Haisam Moghadam!
An out of breath Haisam Moghadam thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 170
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Greatrix avoids the body shot from Leader.
Leader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greatrix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greatrix just misses with a punch to the body.
Greatrix misses with a combination
and Leader counters with a straight right hand.
Greatrix throws a lazy head kick
and Leader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greatrix misses with a wild combination.
Leader throwing a counter right hand but Greatrix manages to avoid it.
Greatrix tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greatrix throws a head kick that Leader semi-blocks.
Greatrix tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leader scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Greatrix misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leader feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Greatrix crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Master Leader!
A victorious Master Leader thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 160
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Brillo avoids the head kick by Greatrix.
Brillo connects with a jab.#CL#
Greatrix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Greatrix prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Brillo is trying to trip Greatrix. He has hold of a leg but Greatrix is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brillo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Greatrix pulls Brillo in close to prevent any damage.
Brillo postures up in Greatrix's guard and throws a big left but Greatrix blocks it.
Brillo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greatrix seems keen to control Brillo's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Greatrix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brillo is one step ahead there.
Brillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Greatrix seems keen to control Brillo's posture.
Greatrix continues to stall.
Brillo is working Greatrix over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Greatrix pulls Brillo in to control the position.
Brillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greatrix controlling the position.
Greatrix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brillo's guard. #REVR#
Greatrix tries to free his leg and advance position but Brillo is retaining full guard.
Brillo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Greatrix controls the pace.
Brillo has a closed guard, preventing Greatrix from standing up. #T2#
Greatrix is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brillo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greatrix manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Greatrix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brillo is one step ahead there. #T3#
Greatrix is pulling down on Brillo's head to control his posture.
Brillo throws a big elbow that misses.
Brillo is in close to Greatrix's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Greatrix controlling the position.
Brillo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greatrix's head.
Greatrix is adopting a defensive guard.
Brillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greatrix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greatrix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greatrix pulls Brillo in to control the position. #T4#
Greatrix wants to sweep but no luck.
Greatrix is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Greatrix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brillo.
Greatrix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Brillo landing small, sideways elbows.
Greatrix stalling.
Brillo wants to improve his position but Greatrix is controlling well.
Greatrix controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brillo is looking to improve his position.
Brillo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amarillo Brillo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Brillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greatrix.#CL2#
Brillo moves into the clinch.
Greatrix swings wildly with an uppercut but Brillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brillo wants a takedown.
Greatrix is leaning against Brillo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Greatrix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brillo.
Brillo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greatrix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greatrix misses with the head strike.
Greatrix prevents a body shot from Brillo.
Greatrix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greatrix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greatrix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
Greatrix tries to work over Brillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greatrix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brillo.
Homer Greatrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Greatrix lands with a right to the head.
Greatrix tries to throw a body punch but Brillo avoids it by throwing Greatrix back against the cage. #T1#
Brillo tries for a takedown but Greatrix manages to get underhooks.
Brillo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Greatrix prevents it.
Brillo looking for a takedown.
Brillo is breathing heavily.
Greatrix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
Greatrix lands a hook that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
Brillo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Greatrix lands with a left to the head.
Brillo is trying to drag Greatrix to the mat but Greatrix just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greatrix.
Greatrix stops a takedown attempt from Brillo.
Brillo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brillo tries to throw a body punch but Greatrix avoids it by throwing Brillo back against the cage.
Greatrix stops a takedown attempt from Brillo.
Greatrix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greatrix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Greatrix.
A right hand to the body from Greatrix.
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, Greatrix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Greatrix scores with a shoulder strike.
Greatrix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brillo's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Greatrix.
Greatrix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brillo can do to turn this around?
A short right from Greatrix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greatrix.
Greatrix throws a punch but it's blocked by Brillo.
A short uppercut from Greatrix.
Greatrix lands a hook that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Greatrix.
Greatrix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brillo backwards.
Greatrix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Greatrix lands with a right to the head.
Greatrix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brillo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Greatrix seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brillo can turn it around.
Greatrix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brillos head.
Greatrix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Greatrix.
Greatrix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brillos head.
Greatrix lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Brillo is rocked!
Greatrix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brillo is still on wobbly legs! Can Greatrix finish him?
Brillo wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from Greatrix.
Still in the clinch, Greatrix scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Greatrix scores with a shoulder strike.
Greatrix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greatrix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Greatrix lands a big right hand that drops Brillo! The killer instinct kicks in and Greatrix finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Greatrix!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Homer Greatrix!

Event: RISE 149
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Greatrix clobbers Takanori with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Koba Takanori has been cut.#CL#
Greatrix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takanori tries to pull guard but Greatrix won't allow it.
Greatrix throws a head punch that misses.
Greatrix doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Takanori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Takanori. #CL#
Greatrix darts in and clinches Takanori up against the cage.
Takanori fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Takanori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greatrix checks a leg kick nicely.
Greatrix tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Takanori manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Greatrix darts in and clinches Takanori up against the cage.
Takanori blocking some punches. #BC2#
Takanori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Greatrix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takanori, pushing him back against the cage.
Greatrix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greatrix misses with some punches.
Greatrix tries to work over Takanori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greatrix throws a punch but it's blocked by Takanori.
Greatrix misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Greatrix.
Takanori tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Greatrix just stands there and leans against the cage.
Homer Greatrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koba Takanori.
Takanori fails to pull guard.
Greatrix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greatrix has a couple of punches blocked by Takanori.
Greatrix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Greatrix.
Greatrix presses Takanori against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Greatrix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takanori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Greatrix working aggressively here. #BC2#
Takanori breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Greatrix clinches with his opponent.
Takanori tries to pull guard but Greatrix won't allow it.
Greatrix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takanori fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Greatrix misses with the head strike.
Greatrix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takanori backwards. #T2#
Greatrix misses with some punches.
Takanori jumps guard but Greatrix stands there with Takanori around his waist. Takanori gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takanori trying to control the position but instead, Greatrix has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takanori into the cage.
Takanori blocking some punches.
Greatrix misses with a punch to the body.
Takanori blocking some punches.
Greatrix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greatrix digs a right hand into Takanori's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takanori's gas tank.
Greatrix tries to throw a body punch but Takanori avoids it by throwing Greatrix back against the cage.
Greatrix keeps control of Takanori as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takanori jumps guard but Greatrix stands there with Takanori around his waist. Takanori gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takanori tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greatrix smiles and moves away.
Greatrix lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Greatrix 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 Takanori has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takanori and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Greatrix instigates a clinch.
Takanori blocks an uppercut.
Greatrix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takanori controlling the action here for a moment.
Takanori is trying to stall.
Greatrix misses with some punches.
Takanori tries to pull guard but Greatrix holds him up against the cage and eventually Takanori drops back down to his feet.
Greatrix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greatrix swings wildly with an uppercut but Takanori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takanori blocks an uppercut.
Takanori blocks a body shot from Greatrix.
Takanori tries to pull guard but Greatrix won't allow it. #T4#
Greatrix struggles to land a body shot inside as Takanori controls his hands.
Greatrix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greatrix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takanori tries to pull guard but Greatrix won't allow it.
Takanori wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takanori jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greatrix walks away with a smile on his face. Takanori gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Greatrix closes the distance and pushes Takanori back into the cage.
Greatrix blocks a body shot from Takanori.
Takanori is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greatrix to keep the fight standing.
Greatrix misses with some punches.
Takanori blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Greatrix.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greatrix can't find room to land a body shot as Takanori controls the action. #BC2#
Takanori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takanori misses with a kick to the body.
Takanori works the jab nicely.#CL#
Greatrix closes the distance and clinches.
Greatrix works on Takanori's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Greatrix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koba Takanori's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Greatrix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greatrix misses with a punch on the inside.
Greatrix can't find room to land a body shot as Takanori controls the action.
Takanori tries to pull guard but Greatrix won't allow it.
Greatrix misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Greatrix.
Greatrix misses with the head strike.
Greatrix scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Greatrix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takanori's efforts to push away.
Takanori gets through Greatrix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greatrix has a couple of punches blocked by Takanori.
Greatrix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takanori prevents a body shot from Greatrix.
Greatrix lands a hook that snaps the head of Takanori backwards.
Takanori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Greatrix misses with some punches. #T1#
Greatrix pushes Takanori back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Greatrix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greatrix tries to throw a body punch but Takanori avoids it by throwing Greatrix back against the cage.
Greatrix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takanori can do to turn this around?
Takanori blocks a body shot from Greatrix.
Takanori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greatrix.
Takanori blocks an uppercut.
Greatrix has a couple of punches blocked by Takanori.
A bit of stalling here from Takanori.
Greatrix swings wildly with an uppercut but Takanori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takanori can't find room to land a body shot as Greatrix controls the action.
Takanori jumps guard but Greatrix stands there with Takanori around his waist. Takanori gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Greatrix misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greatrix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Greatrix. #T2#
Takanori is trying to break the clinch but Greatrix has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Greatrix as the two fighters clinch.
Greatrix lands a body shot.
Takanori is breathing heavily.
Takanori fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Homer Greatrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koba Takanori.
Takanori tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Greatrix just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takanori.
Greatrix misses with a body punch.
Greatrix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greatrix scores with a shoulder strike.
Takanori blocks a body shot from Greatrix.
Greatrix pushes Takanori back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takanori tries to pull guard but Greatrix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Takanori is trying to pull guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Greatrix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takanoris head.
Takanori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greatrix working aggressively here.
Greatrix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
A short left from Greatrix.
Greatrix tries to work over Takanori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greatrix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takanori blocks a body shot from Greatrix.
Greatrix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greatrix has a couple of punches blocked by Takanori. #BC2#
Takanori breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Greatrix gets tackled into the cage by Takanori. Takanori maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Takanori breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Greatrix moves into the clinch.
Greatrix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greatrix throws a punch but it's blocked by Takanori.
Takanori fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Greatrix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greatrix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greatrix misses with some punches.
Takanori blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Greatrix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greatrix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Greatrix throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greatrix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takanoris head.
Greatrix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greatrix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takanori blocks an uppercut.
Greatrix has a couple of punches blocked by Takanori.
A head punch on the inside from Takanori fails to land.
Greatrix pushes Takanori back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Greatrix.
Takanori blocks a body shot from Greatrix.
A head punch on the inside from Greatrix fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takanori.
Greatrix can't find room to land a body shot as Takanori controls the action.
Greatrix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greatrix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takanori backwards.
Greatrix misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Greatrix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koba Takanori's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Takanori gets tackled into the cage by Greatrix. Greatrix maintains the clinch.
Greatrix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greatrix misses with the head strike.
Takanori is trying to pull guard but Greatrix has him pressed against the cage.
Takanori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Greatrix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takanori tries to pull guard but Greatrix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Homer Greatrix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Greatrix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takanori's elbow.
Takanori trying to control the position but instead, Greatrix has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takanori into the cage.
Greatrix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takanori prevents a body shot from Greatrix.
Greatrix tries to work over Takanori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takanori's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greatrix misses with some punches.
Takanori prevents a body shot from Greatrix.
Greatrix has a couple of punches blocked by Takanori. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Greatrix fails to land.
Takanori tries to break the clinch but Greatrix is controlling the position.
Greatrix throws a head punch that misses.
Takanori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greatrixs head.
Takanori prevents a body shot from Greatrix.
Takanori fails to pull guard.
Homer Greatrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koba Takanori.
Greatrix working aggressively here.
Takanori tries to pull guard but Greatrix won't allow it.
Takanori tries to pull guard but Greatrix holds him up against the cage and eventually Takanori drops back down to his feet.
Takanori tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Greatrix just stands there and leans against the cage.
Greatrix misses with the head strike.
Greatrix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takanori effectively controlling the action here.
Takanori jumps guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Takanori fails to pull guard.
Koba Takanori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Greatrix misses with a punch on the inside.
Greatrix has a couple of punches blocked by Takanori.
Takanori's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takanori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greatrix scores with a hook to the body.
Greatrix lands with a light punch inside.
Takanori prevents a body shot from Greatrix.
Takanori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Greatrix avoids it.
Takanori wants to break free but Greatrix has control.
Greatrix cracks Takanori with a nice body shot.
Greatrix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greatrix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takanori backwards.
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!
Greatrix lands a right hand.
Takanori is trying to pull guard but Greatrix has him pressed against the cage.
Takanori blocks an uppercut.
Greatrix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takanori's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greatrix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Greatrix swings wildly with an uppercut but Takanori uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Greatrix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greatrix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greatrix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Greatrix throws a head punch that misses.
Greatrix misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greatrix.
Greatrix swings wildly with an uppercut but Takanori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greatrix lands a hook that snaps the head of Takanori backwards.
Takanori blocks an uppercut.
Greatrix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greatrix lands with a light punch inside.
Greatrix misses with a punch to the body.
Greatrix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greatrix lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Greatrix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greatrix misses with a punch to the body.
Greatrix lands a body punch in the clinch.
Greatrix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greatrix tries to work over Takanori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greatrix.
Takanori tries to pull guard but Greatrix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Takanori tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greatrix smiles and moves away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greatrix cracks Takanori with a nice body shot.
Greatrix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takanori backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takanori.
Greatrix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Homer Greatrix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Greatrix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greatrix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Greatrix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Greatrix, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Greatrix!

Event: RISE 143
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Peramaki moves away from the strike by Greatrix. #CL#
Peramaki clinches up with Greatrix and pushes him back against the cage.
Greatrix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greatrix walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peramaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greatrix loads up on a big right hand but Peramaki slips the punch.
Peramaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Greatrix.#CL2#
Greatrix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peramaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peramaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greatrix. #TD#
Peramaki drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Peramaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greatrix defends it easily.#SUB#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greatrix trying to stand up but can't free himself from Peramaki's guard.
Greatrix wants to pass the guard but Peramaki is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Greatrix drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Peramaki dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Greatrix is looking for a triangle but Peramaki pushes his legs off easily.
Peramaki pushing down on Greatrix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Greatrix is trying to get back to full guard.
Greatrix wants to get back to full guard but Peramaki has mounted him!#SUB#
Peramaki has hold of Greatrix's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Greatrix manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Peramaki is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Greatrix can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greatrix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greatrix slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Peramaki seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Peramaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Greatrix is looking for a sweep. Peramaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Greatrix has a hand on Peramaki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Peramaki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Peramaki prevents Greatrix from getting the reversal.
Greatrix has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Greatrix gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Peramaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Greatrix is just riding it out for now. Peramaki eventually gives up the hold.
Peramaki trying to pass the guard but Greatrix defending well. #T3#
Greatrix gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Peramaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peramaki pushing down on Greatrix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Greatrix makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Greatrix.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Greatrix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Greatrix wants to sweep here but Peramaki controlling him for the moment.
Peramaki wants to pass the guard but Greatrix is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Greatrix looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Peramaki passes into half guard.
Greatrix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Peramaki advances to half guard.
Greatrix is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Peramaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Peramaki's back!
Peramaki can't escape the position.
Peramaki is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Greatrix tightening his grip on Peramaki, looking for the choke.
Peramaki tries to escape but Greatrix has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Greatrix working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Peramaki turns into Greatrix and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmo Peramaki dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Greatrix tries to clinch up but Peramaki circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Peramaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Greatrix.
A head punch on the inside from Greatrix fails to land.
Greatrix lands a body shot.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Greatrix just stands there and leans against the cage.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greatrix smiles and moves away.
Homer Greatrix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greatrix wants to land a leg kick but Peramaki is out of range.
A big left from Greatrix misses. #CL#
Peramaki closes the distance and clinches.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greatrix smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Peramaki clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greatrix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Greatrix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greatrix smiles and moves away. #T1##CL#
Peramaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peramaki jumps guard but Greatrix stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix won't allow it.
Peramaki slows down the pace here.
Greatrix working aggressively here.
Greatrix tries a body shot but Peramaki blocks it.
Peramaki pushes Greatrix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Greatrix digs a right hand underneath Peramaki's ribcage. Peramaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Greatrix misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Greatrix fails to land.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Peramaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greatrix misses with a body punch. #T2#
A hook to the body from Greatrix.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greatrix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Greatrix.
Greatrix misses with the head strike.
Peramaki misses with some punches.
Greatrix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Peramaki jumps guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greatrix misses with a punch to the body.
Homer Greatrix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Greatrix misses with some punches.
Greatrix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Peramaki pulls guard.
Greatrix has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Peramaki is proving hard to escape from.
Greatrix works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Greatrix is trying to work for a kimura but Peramaki is defending well. #SUB#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Peramaki actively working from the bottom here.
Greatrix looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Greatrix wants to work for an arm triangle but Peramaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Greatrix is working for a kimura but Peramaki is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Greatrix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peramaki defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peramaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peramaki.#SUB#
Peramaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greatrix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greatrix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greatrix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peramaki is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Greatrix drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Peramaki dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Peramaki pushing down on Greatrix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Greatrix is trying to get back to full guard.
Greatrix moves into full guard.
Kimmo Peramaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peramaki looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Greatrix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Greatrix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peramaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Greatrix throws a head kick but Peramaki moves out of range.
Greatrix misses with a looping left.
Peramaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Peramaki staying out of range there.#CL2#
Greatrix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Greatrix throws a punch but it's blocked by Peramaki.
Peramaki jumps guard but Greatrix stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peramaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greatrix working aggressively here.
Greatrix prevents a body shot from Peramaki.
Greatrix scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Greatrix fails to land.
Greatrix has a couple of punches blocked by Peramaki.
Greatrix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Greatrix working aggressively here.
Greatrix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peramaki blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Peramaki lands a body punch.
Greatrix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greatrix misses with the head strike.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Greatrix.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Peramaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greatrix working aggressively here.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greatrix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greatrix.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Peramaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Greatrix lands a hook that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Greatrix tries to throw a body punch but Peramaki avoids it by throwing Greatrix back against the cage.
Greatrix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greatrix to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Greatrix - that landed with a thud.
Peramaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greatrix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peramaki's elbow.
Greatrix tries a body shot but Peramaki blocks it.
Peramaki jumps guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Greatrix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Greatrix just stands there and leans against the cage.
Greatrix can't find room to land a body shot as Peramaki controls the action.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greatrix walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Greatrix tries to work over Peramaki's front leg with a kick but Peramaki checks it. #CL2#
Peramaki tries to keep at a distance but Greatrix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greatrix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Greatrix fails to land.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Greatrix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greatrix digs a right hand into Peramaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peramaki's gas tank.
Greatrix lands a hook that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Greatrix misses with a punch to the body.
Greatrix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peramaki's elbow.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greatrix walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Greatrix rushes Peramaki and presses him up against the cage.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greatrix smiles and moves away.
Greatrix lands with an uppercut that bounces Peramaki off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Peramaki closes the distance and clinches.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Greatrix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peramaki jumps guard but Greatrix stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Greatrix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Greatrix throws a head punch that misses.
Greatrix swings wildly with an uppercut but Peramaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greatrix lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greatrix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peramaki jumps guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Greatrix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greatrix misses with a punch on the inside.
Greatrix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peramaki jumps guard but Greatrix stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greatrix to keep the fight standing.
Peramaki takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greatrix.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peramaki blocks a body shot from Greatrix.

And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Greatrix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Greatrix has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Greatrix!

Event: RISE 136
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Jam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jam.#CL2#
Greatrix moves into the clinch.
A short right from Jam.
Jam is trying to push Greatrix away but Greatrix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Greatrix blocking some punches.
Jam tries to circle away but Greatrix has him pinned against the cage.
Greatrix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jam lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greatrix scores with a shot to the side of Jam's head.
Greatrix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Jam scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Jam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Greatrix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Greatrix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jam connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greatrix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Greatrix is rocked!#CL2#
Greatrix pushes Jam up against the cage in a clinch.
Greatrix is still on wobbly legs! Can Jam finish him?#BC#
Jam breaks the clinch.
Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Greatrix drops his hands momentarily. Jam doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Greatrix staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Greatrix doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toe Jam!
An out of breath and clearly excited Toe Jam thanked Northern Zombie for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: RISE 128
Date: Dec 23, 2022

#R1#
Greatrix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cejka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greatrix digs a good body shot into Cejka's ribs.
Cejka cracks Greatrix with an open hand slap.
Greatrix just misses with a punch to the body.
Cejka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Greatrix throws a low kick but Cejka moves out of range easily.
Cejka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cejka cracks Greatrix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Cejka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cejka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cejka stalling in the clinch but Greatrix improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Greatrix as Cejka tries to tie him up.
Greatrix working aggressively here.
Greatrix throws a punch but it's blocked by Cejka.
Cejka blocks an uppercut.
Greatrix lands an uppercut.
Cejka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cejka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greatrix digs a right hand into Cejka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cejka's gas tank. #T1#
Greatrix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greatrix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greatrix lands a nice shot to the body.
Greatrix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Cejka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Greatrix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Cejka.
Greatrix tries a body shot but Cejka blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Greatrix.
Cejka trying to control the position but instead, Greatrix has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cejka into the cage.
Greatrix has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cejka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Greatrix can turn it around.
Greatrix working aggressively here.
Greatrix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cejka stalling the fight.
Greatrix misses with a body punch.
Greatrix misses with some punches.
Greatrix tries to work over Cejka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cejka throws a head punch that misses.
Cejka misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Greatrix fails to land.
Greatrix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cejka backwards.
Cejka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cejka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greatrix misses with a punch on the inside.
Greatrix misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greatrix.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Greatrix manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cejka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cejka stopping the sweep attempt from Greatrix.#SUB2#
Cejka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greatrix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cejka has managed to get both his arms back between Greatrix's legs - danger averted.
Greatrix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cejka trying to control but Greatrix is working from the bottom.
Cejka postures up in Greatrix's guard and throws a big left but Greatrix blocks it.
Cejka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Greatrix is proving hard to escape from.
Greatrix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Greatrix is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Greatrix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cejka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cejka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cejka throwing strikes from guard but Greatrix blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Greatrix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Greatrix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Greatrix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Greatrix looking for a guillotine here but Cejka defends easily. #SUB2#
Greatrix throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cejka uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Greatrix is looking for a sweep.
Cejka staying calm.
Cejka trying to control the position but Greatrix is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cejka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Greatrix sneaks back into half guard.
Cejka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cejka stalling.
Cejka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Homer Greatrix will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Greatrix tries to land a front kick but Cejka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cejka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greatrix throws a body kick that misses.
Cejka throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Cejka.
Greatrix misses with a hook. Cejka ducked under it nicely.
Greatrix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Cejka does it's job there.
Cejka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greatrix misses with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Cejka - just one landing.
Cejka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cejka blocks a low kick nicely.
Cejka tries to close the distance and clinch but Greatrix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greatrix appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#KD2#
Greatrix throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Cejka stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Greatrix follows into mount! #ROC2#Cejka is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Greatrix working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oh Cejka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Greatrix looking to secure an arm triangle but Cejka defends it well. #SUB2#
Greatrix has control of Cejka's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cejka regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Greatrix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cejka squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T1##SUB2#
Greatrix working for a submission but Cejka is keeping him at bay.
Cejka seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Greatrix jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cejka is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cejka and Greatrix has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cejka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Greatrix tries for a kimura but Cejka is defending well. #SUB2#
Greatrix looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cejka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Greatrix has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cejka trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Greatrix tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Greatrix has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cejka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Greatrix asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Greatrix looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Greatrix is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cejka has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Greatrix is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cejka has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Cejka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Greatrix has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Greatrix is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cejka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Greatrix tries for a kimura but Cejka is defending well. #ES#
Cejka throws Greatrix to one side and escapes!
Cejka lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy body kick from Greatrix
and Cejka counters with a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cejka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cejka cracks Greatrix with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cejka connects with a jab.
Greatrix throws out a loose jab but Cejka uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Greatrix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cejka.
Greatrix throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cejka counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greatrix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Greatrix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cejka avoids the body shot from Greatrix.
Cejka scores with a jab to the head.
Greatrix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cejka throws a hook to the side of Greatrix's head but Greatrix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greatrix shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cejka, as that shot connected. #ROC#Greatrix is rocked!
Cejka connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Greatrix to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Cejka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cestmir Cejka!

Event: RISE 123
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Donk. Hakansson catches Greatrix right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Hakansson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Greatrix regains half guard.
Hakansson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Greatrix trying to control here.
Greatrix preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Hakansson wants to work for an arm triangle but Greatrix is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Greatrix is trying to maintain the position but Hakansson is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greatrix works his way to full guard. Good work.
Greatrix pulls Hakansson in close to prevent any damage.
Greatrix keeping moving, preventing Hakansson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hakansson is fighting to break Greatrix's control of his arms but Greatrix is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hakansson wants to control from the top but Greatrix keeps moving.
Greatrix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hakansson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Greatrix keeping moving, preventing Hakansson from controlling successfully.
Greatrix managing to control the position.
Hakansson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Greatrix keeping moving, preventing Hakansson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greatrix misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hakansson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Greatrix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hakansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Greatrix. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greatrix. Hakansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakansson throws an overhand right that lands on Greatrix's shoulder, as Greatrix tries to avoid the shot.
Hakansson moves away from the strike by Greatrix.
Hakansson with a poor takedown
and Greatrix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakansson scores with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Greatrix finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hakansson misses with the combination.
Homer Greatrix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greatrix misses with a head kick.
Greatrix thuds his right hand into Hakansson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Homer Greatrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greatrix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greatrix looks for the body kick but Hakansson saw that one coming. #T3#
Hakansson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Greatrix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice body kick there by Greatrix.
Greatrix misses with a hook. Hakansson ducked under it nicely.
Greatrix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Greatrix misses with a lunging right hand
and Hakansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Greatrix lands a glancing blow to the side of Hakansson's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Greatrix. That's going to slow Hakansson down.
Hakansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greatrix.
Greatrix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greatrix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Hakansson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Greatrix looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greatrix is looking for a sweep.
Greatrix is trying to control Hakansson's posture but Hakansson avoids it.
Greatrix is not content to let Hakansson control the position. #T4##SUB2#
Hakansson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Greatrix is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hakansson off and has taken his back!
Hakansson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Greatrix controlling the position well here. Hakansson rolled but Greatrix kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hakansson tries to escape the position.
Hakansson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Greatrix.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Greatrix dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hakansson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Greatrix misses with a wild combination.
Greatrix misses with a looping right.
Hakansson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Greatrix.
A swing and a miss from Greatrix.
Greatrix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Hakansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Hakansson.
Hakansson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greatrix is fending him off so far but Hakansson persists. Nope, Greatrix circles away and we're back to standing.
Greatrix with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greatrix looks for the body kick but Hakansson saw that one coming.
Hakansson misses with a body shot.
Hakansson moves out of range of the body kick from Greatrix.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greatrix. Hakansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakansson lands a really nice looking cross but Greatrix seems unphased. #T1#
Greatrix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hakansson. That did some damage!
Hakansson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Greatrix.
Greatrix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hakansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Greatrix tries to bum rush Hakansson with a series of wild strikes but Hakansson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greatrix wants to land a leg kick but Hakansson is out of range.
Hakansson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Greatrix swings widly with a right hand
and Hakansson counters with a left and a right... And another left! Greatrix is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Hakansson!

Event: RISE 118
Date: Nov 20, 2022

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

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

Event: RISE 109: Soto v Lee
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Greatrix lands a glancing blow to the side of Brillo's head.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Greatrix has knocked Brillo down with a huge combo! Greatrix steps away and waves a wobbly Brillo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Brillo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Amarillo Brillo has been cut.
Brillo staying out of range there.
Oh Brillo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greatrix misses with a left hand #TD#
and Brillo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Greatrix won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greatrix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brillo seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Brillo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Greatrix is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Brillo yanks on the arm and Greatrix is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Brillo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amarillo Brillo!

Event: RISE 98: MacAlister v Burdon
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Greatrix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blackadder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blackadder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greatrix can pounce on him.
A big left from Blackadder misses.
Blackadder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Greatrix knocks Blackadder to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#Blackadder is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackadder is not content to let Greatrix control the position.
Blackadder is still in real trouble! Can Greatrix finish him?
Greatrix throws a strike aimed at the side of Blackadder's head but Blackadder avoids it well.
Blackadder seems to have recovered his senses.
Greatrix tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Greatrix tries for a kimura but Blackadder is defending well. #SUB#
Greatrix working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
An elbow from Greatrix crashes against the mat. #T1#
Blackadder managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Greatrix.
Greatrix tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Blackadder manages to work his way to half guard, despite Greatrix's best efforts.#SUB#
Greatrix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blackadder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blackadder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Greatrix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blackadder is just riding it out for now. Greatrix eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Greatrix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blackadder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Greatrix thows a huge punch but Blackadder dodges it nicely. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Greatrix not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Greatrix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blackadder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greatrix is working away from the top position though.
Blackadder tries to roll over but Greatrix keeps him under control.#SUB#
Greatrix is looking for a kimura here.
Blackadder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blackadder can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Greatrix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blackadder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blackadder trying to control but Greatrix postures up. #T3#
Greatrix throwing shots but Blackadder is blocking nicely.
Blackadder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greatrix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greatrix thows a huge punch but Blackadder dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greatrix not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greatrix missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blackadder is looking to escape.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blackadder manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Greatrix has gone for a leg lock! Blackadder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Greatrix's guard.#REVB#
Greatrix controls Blackadder momentarily but Blackadder frees himself.
Blackadder wants to stand but Greatrix is controlling his posture from full guard.
Blackadder won't allow Greatrix to sweep him here. #T4##SUB#
Greatrix is looking for a triangle here but Blackadder uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greatrix is looking to regain half guard here but Blackadder keeps moving and retains side control.
Greatrix manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Greatrix misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Greatrix with the active half guard here but Blackadder passes nicely into side control.
Greatrix sneaks back into half guard.
Greatrix wants to improve his position but Blackadder is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Greatrix dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Blackadder just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackadder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackadder. Greatrix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackadder scores with a shot to the body.
Greatrix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackadder can do to turn this around?
Blackadder moves out of range of the body kick.
Greatrix just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackadder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Greatrix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Greatrix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blackadder's hands.
Greatrix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greatrix tries for a takedown but Blackadder circles away easily
and Blackadder counters with a nice body shot.
Blackadder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greatrix.
A big right from Greatrix misses.
Blackadder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Homer Greatrix is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greatrix thuds a left hand into Blackadder's body.
Greatrix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Blackadder avoids the head kick by Greatrix.
A big left from Blackadder misses.
Blackadder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blackadder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greatrix connects with a jab.
Greatrix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blackadder throws a shot to the body.
Blackadder lands with an overhand left.
Greatrix tries to move into range but Blackadder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Greatrix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blackadder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blackadder scores with a hook to the body. Greatrix takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blackadder misses with a looping right.
Greatrix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blackadder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackadder catches Greatrix with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Homer Greatrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greatrix scores with a nice body kick.
Homer Greatrix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greatrix looks to throw the jab but Blackadder is out of range. #T2##KD#
Greatrix lands a big uppercut and Blackadder crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Blackadder looks OK. Greatrix waves Blackadder back to his feet!
Greatrix throws a hook but Blackadder avoids it easily.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Greatrix moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Blackadder! Greatrix continues to tee off on Blackadder, landing with a left and a right! Greatrix connects with a right hand that leaves Blackadder sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Greatrix!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Homer Greatrix!

Event: RISE 94: Beckwith v McVicker
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Mesquita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greatrix jabs Mesquita right on the nose. Mesquita blinks but takes it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Greatrix looks to land a body kick but Mesquita moved away.
Greatrix misses the body punch #CL#
and Mesquita counters by clinching up.
Greatrix lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Mesquita manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Mesquita throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Greatrix escapes and throws Mesquita's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mesquita is looking to regain half guard here but Greatrix keeps moving and retains side control.
Mesquita misses with an elbow from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita tries to buck Greatrix off but Greatrix is having none of it.
Mesquita has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
A control attempt from Mesquita but he's now mounted!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greatrix tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Mesquita is trying desperately to improve position.
Greatrix tries to stand up but Mesquita grabs his leg and drags him down! Mesquita is now on top, in side control. #T2#
Mesquita scoring with punches and elbows.
The ground and pound from Mesquita seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Greatrix is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Mesquita goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Greatrix has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mesquita but great work by Greatrix.
Mesquita is looking to reverse the position.
Greatrix wants to stand but Mesquita is controlling his arm.
Mesquita is looking to reverse the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greatrix tries to stand but Mesquita is controlling his head.
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mesquita has one of Greatrix's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Mesquita is trying to work for a sweep but Greatrix has mounted him!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mesquita is trying to stand but he's just given Greatrix his back.
Mesquita trying to control but not successfully.
Mesquita is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greatrix is not going to allow Mesquita to sit and survive in this position.
Greatrix keeps control of the position as Mesquita tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Greatrix dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Mesquita gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Greatrix misses with some punches.
Mesquita jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greatrix walks away with a smile on his face. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Greatrix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Mesquita moves into the clinch successfully.
Greatrix lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Mesquita's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Greatrix is working Mesquita over against the cage.
Greatrix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mesquita blocking some punches.
Mesquita jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greatrix walks away with a smile on his face. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Greatrix slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Mesquita drives through and clinches with Greatrix against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mesquita jumps guard. #SUB#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Greatrix defends it easily. #SUB#
Mesquita has his foot on Greatrix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greatrix works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet. #SUB#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greatrix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Greatrix wanted to stand there but Mesquita had control of the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Greatrix pushes his legs off easily.
Mesquita 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.#SUB#
Mesquita has his foot on Greatrix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greatrix works his way back into a safe position though.
Mesquita is adopting a defensive guard.
Greatrix wants to stand and escape but instead Mesquita has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Greatrix wants to stand up but Mesquita is controlling him.
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Greatrix has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Mesquita is desperately trying to improve his position but Greatrix has a good base and remains in mount.
Mesquita is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Mesquita bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mesquita trying to control but Greatrix is working from the bottom.
Mesquita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greatrix keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Greatrix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Mesquita will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Mesquita drives through and clinches with Greatrix against the cage.
Mesquita's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greatrix lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greatrix.
Greatrix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mesquita is trying to drag Greatrix to the mat but Greatrix just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Greatrix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards.
Greatrix can't find room to land a body shot as Mesquita controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greatrix.
Greatrix misses with some punches.
Greatrix tries to throw a body punch but Mesquita avoids it by throwing Greatrix back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greatrix swings wildly with an uppercut but Mesquita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greatrix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greatrix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greatrix.
Mesquita takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Greatrix lands a hook that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards.
Mesquita jumps guard but Greatrix stands there with Mesquita around his waist. Mesquita gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Mesquita pulls guard effortlessly.
Greatrix stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.
Greatrix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greatrix wants to get up but he can't break Mesquita's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Greatrix controlling him for the moment.
Mesquita controls Greatrix momentarily but Greatrix frees himself.
Greatrix is looking to stand up but Mesquita won't let him.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Greatrix trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mesquita's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#KD2#
Greatrix lands a big uppercut and Mesquita crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mesquita looks OK. Greatrix waves Mesquita back to his feet!#ROC2#Mesquita is rocked!
Greatrix is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Mesquita flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mesquita is out cold! Greatrix holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Homer Greatrix!

Event: RISE X3
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Greatrix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cozad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Greatrix misses with a looping left.
Cozad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greatrix lands with an uppercut that bounces Cozad off the cage and back into range.
Greatrix throws a sloppy head kick and Cozad moves out of range easily.
Greatrix avoids a punch combination nicely.
That kick from Greatrix tenderised Cozad's leg. Cozad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Greatrix misses with a series of wild punches.
Greatrix lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cozad lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cozad moves out of range of the body kick from Greatrix.
A little feinted left hand from Cozad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Greatrix lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Greatrix misses with a body shot
and Greatrix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cozad keeps the fight on the outside.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Greatrix 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 Cozad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cozad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Greatrix looks to land a left hand but Cozad moved out of range nicely.
As Greatrix backs away, Cozad returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cozad scores with a nice strike.
Greatrix throws a low kick but Cozad moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greatrix.
Greatrix throws a combination. Cozad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Pope Cozad has been cut.
Cozad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Greatrix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cozad scores with a jab.#ROC#Greatrix is rocked!
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!
Greatrix throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cozad counters with a right hand from hell and Greatrix is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pope Cozad!

Event: RISE 67:
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Babcock looks to land a combination but Greatrix avoids it well.
Greatrix throws a leg kick but Babcock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Greatrix looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Babcock counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Greatrix!
Babcock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greatrix keeps working.
Babcock is chipping away with strikes.
Babcock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greatrix keeps working.
Babcock taking a break here but Greatrix is having none of it and regains half guard.
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.
Babcock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Greatrix knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Babcock is keen to just control but Greatrix is a slippery customer.#T1#
Babcock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Greatrix keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babcock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Greatrix defending well though.
Babcock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Babcock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Babcock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Babcock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Greatrix defending well though.
Babcock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Babcock throws a strike but Greatrix avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
Greatrix is looking to stand up but Babcock isn't so interested in that idea.
Babcock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Babcock passes Greatrix's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Babcock wants to free his trapped foot but Greatrix is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Greatrix avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babcock.
Greatrix is looking to escape.
Babcock 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.
Greatrix is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##SUB#
Babcock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Greatrix is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Babcock scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Babcock lands a nice short elbow.
Greatrix is not content to let Babcock control the position.#SUB#
Babcock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Babcock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Babcock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Babcock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greatrix keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babcock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Babcock works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Babcock dominated that round.
That's time! Babcock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jab from Babcock.
Greatrix moves into range and connects with a jab.
Babcock takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Greatrix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Greatrix misses with a head kick.
Babcock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Greatrix moves forwards but Babcock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Babcock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Homer Greatrix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babcock throws a jab but it's blocked by Greatrix.
Greatrix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greatrix misses with a wild body shot.
Greatrix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greatrix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Babcock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greatrix can do to turn this around?
Babcock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greatrix misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Good exchange - Greatrix coming out on top.
Greatrix scores with a head kick. Babcock tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Greatrix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Babcock.
Greatrix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babcock.
Greatrix misses with an attempted mid kick.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Greatrix sprawls and moves away.
Babcock slips under a jab from Greatrix.
Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Greatrix tries to move into range but Babcock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Homer Greatrix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Greatrix. Beautiful body shot.
Greatrix slips under a jab.
Greatrix looks to land a combination but Babcock avoids it well.
Babcock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Greatrix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Babcock.
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!
Greatrix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babcock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greatrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babcock moves away.
Greatrix takes a swing at Babcock's ribcage but misses.
Greatrix misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greatrix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Greatrix tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Babcock counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Babcock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Babcock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Babcock is trying to work for a kimura but Greatrix is defending well.
Babcock is keen to just control but Greatrix is a slippery customer.#T3#
Babcock throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Greatrix to regain full guard.
Babcock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greatrix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Babcock tries to free his leg and advance position but Greatrix is retaining full guard.
Babcock is working hard here to advance position.
Greatrix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babcock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Babcock stands and throws Greatrix's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Greatrix stops Babcock from passing to mount.
Babcock postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Babcock landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Babcock wants to take a breather but Greatrix manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Babcock.
Babcock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greatrix is keeping the position for now.
Babcock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greatrix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Babcock throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Babcock drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Greatrix manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Babcock has Greatrix in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Babcock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greatrix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Greatrix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Greatrix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Greatrix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greatrix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Babcock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greatrix throws a jab but it's blocked by Babcock.
Homer Greatrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babcock catches Greatrix with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Greatrix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Greatrix misses with a two punch combination.
Babcock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Greatrix throws a combination. Babcock tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Greatrix lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babcock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greatrix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babcock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Babcock thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Greatrix misses with a body kick.
Babcock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Greatrix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Babcock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Babcock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Homer Greatrix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greatrix throws a wild body kick that Babcock sees coming a mile off.
Greatrix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babcock.
Greatrix is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Greatrix throws a hook but Babcock avoids it easily.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Greatrix sprawls and moves away.
Babcock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greatrix is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Babcock throws a body punch but Greatrix moves out of range.
Greatrix is looking for the big counter here.
Babcock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Greatrix's hands.
Greatrix has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greatrix there as he acknowledges the shot.
Babcock swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Greatrix throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Babcock counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Babcock landing a few strikes.
Babcock throws an elbow but Greatrix slips to the side and avoids it well.
Greatrix takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#Greatrix is rocked!
Babcock trying to control the position but Greatrix is working away.
Greatrix is still in real trouble! Can Babcock finish him?
Babcock cracks Greatrix with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Babcock immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Greatrix is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Babcock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Babcock!

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