Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TR81
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Pote gets a clinch.
Pote can't find room to land a body shot as Uska controls the action.
Pote landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Uska tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pote smiles and moves away.
Uska scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Pote rushes Uska and presses him up against the cage.
Pote goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uska is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pote landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pote lands a nice uppercut.
Pote misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pote scores with a shot to the side of Uska's head.
Pote is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Uska misses with some punches.
Pote lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pote lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uska backwards.
Nice body punch from Pote.
Pote scores with a knee to the head.
Uska is breathing heavily.#T1#
Uska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Pote on the inside.
Pote lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uska backwards.
Pote lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Ryu Uska has been cut.
Pote lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pote lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pote softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pote creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pote lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pote lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Pote.
Pote lands a nice knee to the body.
Pote lands with a right to the head.
Pote works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pote scores with a knee to the head.
Pote scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Pote - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Pote lands a body punch in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Pote.
Pote lands a hook that snaps the head of Uska backwards.
Pote connects with a nasty looking knee right to Uska's face.
Pote landing knees to the head.
Still in the clinch, Pote scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Pote.
Pote presses Uska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pote pushes Uska back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uska takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from Pote.
A left hand lands to the body for Pote.
Pote scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Pote.
A right handed body shot lands from Pote.
A knee to the head by Pote. #T3#
A short right from Pote.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pote as Uska tries to tie him up.
Pote lands a shot to the body.
Pote gets through Uska's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pote scores with a knee to the head.
Pote landing knees to the head. #KD2#
Pote drops Uska with a big knee straight up the middle! Uska is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Uska is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Pote closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Uska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uska tries to land knees in the clinch but Pote avoids the damage to the body.
Pote lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uska seems to have got his legs back now.
Pote cracks Uska with a nice body shot.
Pote presses Uska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pote.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pote.
Nice body punch from Pote - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Pote lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pote lands a knee to the body.
Pote connects with a nasty looking knee right to Uska's face.
Pote scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pote pushes Uska back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pote.
Pote works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pote makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uska misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pote throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pote lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pote.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pote landing knees to the body.
Pote cracks Uska with a nice body shot.
Pote unloads a knee to the mid-section. Uska lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pote works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nu Pote dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Uska's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Pote clinches.
Pote digs a right hand into Uska's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Uska's gas tank.
A short right from Pote on the inside.
Pote with a knee to the head. #KD2#
Pote drops Uska with a big knee straight up the middle! Uska is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CL2#
Pote closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Pote.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pote.
Pote cracks Uska with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pote.
Pote scores with a hook to the body.
Pote lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pote working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pote lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pote lands a big knee to the head and Uska goes down! Pote pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nu Pote!

Event: TR76
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Uska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uska misses with a two punch combination.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uska as he avoids it easily.
Crazyhorse shoots in but Uska avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crazyhorse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ryu Uska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Crazyhorse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uska. Crazyhorse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uska has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown but Uska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Uska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Uska misses.
Uska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crazyhorse circles away quickly and effectively.
Crazyhorse fails to land the takedown.
Crazyhorse has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Uska is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uska as he avoids it easily.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Uska but Uska pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uska stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uska wants it to stay on the feet.
Uska lands with a nice body punch.
Crazyhorse looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crazyhorse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uska tries to avoid it but Crazyhorse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uska to the ground. Uska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crazyhorse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Crazyhorse darts in looking for a takedown but Uska gets double underhooks and turns Crazyhorse into the cage.
No luck for Crazyhorse with that takedown attempt.
Crazyhorse slips a jab and a cross from Uska.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crazyhorse.
Uska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uska lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like James Crazyhorse has been cut.
Uska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crazyhorse dodges the punch combination from Uska.
Crazyhorse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Uska is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Crazyhorse.
Ryu Uska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uska throws a sloppy head kick and Crazyhorse moves out of range easily.
Uska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crazyhorse shoots for a takedown but Uska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crazyhorse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uska throws a series of punches but Crazyhorse avoids them all with ease.
Uska keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crazyhorse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crazyhorse shoots in and drives through. Uska sprawls well.
Uska defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crazyhorse.
It looked like Uska wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Uska throws a head kick but Crazyhorse moves out of range.
And Crazyhorse tries to counter it with a takedown but Uska pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Uska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uska leaves Crazyhorse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crazyhorse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Uska defends it nicely.
Uska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uska stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uska wants it to stay on the feet.
Crazyhorse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crazyhorse.
Uska throws a jab but it's blocked by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a double leg but Uska sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch combination from Uska misses.
Uska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crazyhorse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uska.
Crazyhorse dives in for a single leg takedown but Uska sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Uska leaves Crazyhorse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Uska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crazyhorse looks for a takedown but Uska sprawls well.
Uska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crazyhorse manages to avoid it.
Uska misses with the combination.
Uska throws a body punch but Crazyhorse moves out of range.
Uska stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Crazyhorse shoots for a double leg takedown but Uska sprawls well. He's pushed Crazyhorse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Uska misses.
Crazyhorse darts in looking for a takedown but Uska gets double underhooks and turns Crazyhorse into the cage.
Uska throws a body shot but no joy.
Uska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crazyhorse or perhaps it was just good defense by Uska, which made it look bad.
As Crazyhorse looks to move away, Uska throws a big counter combo but Crazyhorse just gets out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uska throws a half hearted mid kick.
Uska misses with a two punch combination.
Crazyhorse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uska tries to avoid it but Crazyhorse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uska to the ground. Uska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crazyhorse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crazyhorse shoots in looking for a takedown. Uska tries to sprawl out of it but Crazyhorse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uska manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uska stuffs the takedown.
Uska missing with a left hand there. Crazyhorse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a double leg but Uska sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Uska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Crazyhorse's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Uska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crazyhorse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
so Uska counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uska is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crazyhorse throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uska postures up.
Uska stands and throws Crazyhorse's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Uska is staying tight to Crazyhorse's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Crazyhorse is looking to reverse the position.
Uska passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Crazyhorse!
Crazyhorse is trying desperately to improve position.
Uska takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Uska tries to control but Crazyhorse wriggling away.
Crazyhorse is trying desperately to improve position.
Uska controlling from mount. #T2##SUB#
Uska is working for a guillotine from mount but Crazyhorse frees his head quite easily.
Uska lands a couple of good shots and Crazyhorse has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Uska has the hooks in. Crazyhorse is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Uska is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Crazyhorse wants to escape the position.
Crazyhorse is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Uska's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Uska working for a choke but Crazyhorse is defending well.
Uska not allowing Crazyhorse to control his hands. #T3#
Uska biding his time, controlling Crazyhorse.
Uska missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Uska looking to break Crazyhorse's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Crazyhorse remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Uska will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Crazyhorse wants to escape the position.
Uska throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Uska looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uska gets his hands free as Crazyhorse looks to control.
Uska really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Crazyhorse.#T4##SUB#
Uska working for a choke but Crazyhorse reverses nicely into Uska 's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uska is on top in guard. #REVR#
Uska looking to pass the guard.
Crazyhorse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uska seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Uska dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Crazyhorse's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Crazyhorse shoots for a takedown but Uska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown but Uska shows good takedown defense.
Uska misses with a two punch combination.
Crazyhorse feints the counter takedown.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown but Uska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Uska swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryu Uska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crazyhorse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Uska sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crazyhorse somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crazyhorse is defended easily by Uska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse avoids the body shot from Uska.
Crazyhorse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uska pinned against the cage. Uska gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Uska misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryu Uska is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Uska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crazyhorse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crazyhorse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crazyhorse dives in and grabs Uska's left leg, looking for a takedown. Uska pushes down on Crazyhorse's head and hops out.
Uska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uska misses with a double jab.
Crazyhorse with the counter takedown but Uska avoids it easily.
James Crazyhorse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uska stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uska wants it to stay on the feet.
Uska is looking to wear down Crazyhorse with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Uska misses with a two punch combination.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown but Uska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Uska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Uska defends it well.
Uska misses with a series of wild punches.
Uska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crazyhorse manages to avoid it.
Uska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crazyhorse can do to turn this around?
Uska slaps away a takedown attempt from Crazyhorse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a double leg but Uska sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Uska is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Crazyhorse's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Uska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crazyhorse feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Crazyhorse misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Uska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crazyhorse misses with a takedown attempt - Uska sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crazyhorse circles away quickly and effectively.
Crazyhorse tries for a takedown but Uska sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse dives in and grabs Uska's left leg, looking for a takedown. Uska pushes down on Crazyhorse's head and hops out.
Crazyhorse is trying desperately to land a takedown but Uska is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Crazyhorse.
Uska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crazyhorse slips a jab and a cross from Uska.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uska sprawls well. Uska wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crazyhorse gets slowly back to his feet.
Uska misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Uska but Uska pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uska swings for the body but Crazyhorse moves out of range.
Uska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crazyhorse goes for a double leg but Uska avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Uska continues to drive forward.
Crazyhorse shoots in and drives through. Uska sprawls well.
Uska just misses with a punch to the body.
Crazyhorse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uska's waist but Uska gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crazyhorse off to one side.
As Crazyhorse looks to move away, Uska throws a big counter combo but Crazyhorse just gets out of the way.
Crazyhorse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crazyhorse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Uska sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crazyhorse somewhat.
Crazyhorse slips a straight right by Uska.
Uska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crazyhorse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uska swivels and escapes.
Uska throws a series of punches but Crazyhorse avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Crazyhorse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Uska sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uska fails to land with a series of punches.
Uska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryu Uska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uska stuffs the takedown.
Uska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crazyhorse misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Uska throws a right hand that Crazyhorse ducks under and follows up with a left that Crazyhorse also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uska stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uska wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Uska misses.
Crazyhorse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uska pinned against the cage. Uska gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Uska looks to land a combination but Crazyhorse avoids it well.
Crazyhorse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Uska was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
James Crazyhorse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryu Uska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uska keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uska throwing a counter right hand but Crazyhorse manages to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Uska!
A very excited looking Ryu Uska made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: VFC 80 Hall vs Brown
Date: May 20, 2022

#R1#
Mohammad dives in and grabs Uska's left leg, looking for a takedown. Uska pushes down on Mohammad's head and hops out.#TD#
Mohammad fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Uska to the ground. Mohammad is now in Uska's guard.#SUB2#
Uska looking for a guillotine here but Mohammad defends easily. #SUB2#
Uska throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Uska is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mohammad defends well.
Mohammad wants to control from the top but Uska keeps moving.
Mohammad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammad stopping the sweep attempt from Uska.
Mohammad wants to control from the top but Uska keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mohammad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uska has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mohammad has managed to get both his arms back between Uska's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Mohammad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mohammad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mohammad connects with a couple of short punches.
Mohammad landing with the ground and pound.
Mohammad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Uska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mohammad is working Uska over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohammad postures up and lands a big shot to Uska's brow.
Mohammad cracks Uska with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mohammad lands a couple of elbows.
Mohammad working some strikes from top position.
Uska looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Mohammad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mohammad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Uska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mohammad manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mohammad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mohammad pulls Uska in close to his closed guard and prevents Uska from doing any damage or advancing position.
Uska trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uska pushing down on Mohammad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mohammad keeping control of the position.
Uska trying to control from half guard but Mohammad is working away.
Uska prevents Mohammad from improving his position.#T3#
Mohammad is refusing to be controlled, as Uska sits in half guard.
Uska looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mohammad is trying to maintain the position but Uska is very close to passing his half guard.
Mohammad is staying active underneath Uska, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Uska is thwarting Mohammad's attempts to control the position.
Mohammad regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mohammad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Uska controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Uska has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Uska preventing the sweep.
Uska throws a big elbow that misses.
Mohammad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Uska's guard. #REVR#
Mohammad distracts Uska with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mohammad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Uska working for a triangle but Mohammad defends it easily.
Uska keeping moving, preventing Mohammad from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Uska looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aahil Mohammad 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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Uska. Mohammad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mohammad shoots in for a double leg but Uska sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Uska displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mohammad.
Mohammad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uska circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aahil Mohammad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mohammad shoots in and drives through. Uska sprawls well.
Mohammad dives in for a single leg takedown but Uska sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mohammad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Uska after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Mohammad gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Uska is looking for a triangle but Mohammad pushes his legs off easily.
Uska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mohammad manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Uska with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mohammad wants to sweep here but Uska controlling him for the moment.
Uska trying to control but Mohammad is working from the bottom. #T1#
Uska wants to pass the guard but Mohammad is keeping the position.
Mohammad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uska won't allow Mohammad to sweep him here.
Mohammad is working hard here to advance position.
Mohammad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uska.
Mohammad keeping moving, preventing Uska from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Uska 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.
Uska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aahil Mohammad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mohammad pulls Uska in to control the position. #SUB2#
Uska drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Uska jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Uska passes into half guard.
Mohammad is trying to get back to full guard.
Uska is thwarting Mohammad's attempts to control the position.
Uska is looking to take a break and control but Mohammad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uska looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Mohammad has his hands clasped together around Uska's back. He's all about the action.
Mohammad wants to get back to full guard.
Uska throws a strike but Mohammad avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Uska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mohammad seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mohammad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uska trying to control but Mohammad is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mohammad holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Uska throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mohammad was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Uska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Uska. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mohammad.
Ryu Uska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Uska. Those never looked like landing.
Mohammad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mohammad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mohammad.
Mohammad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uska tries to avoid it but Mohammad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uska to the ground. Uska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Uska misses. #TD#
Mohammad drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mohammad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mohammad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Uska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mohammad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uska is trying to control the position but Mohammad postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Uska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Uska throws a jab but it's blocked by Mohammad.
Mohammad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Uska but Uska pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uska swinging wildly here.
Ryu Uska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uska throws a nice looking combination but Mohammad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mohammad is defended easily by Uska.
Uska throws a body shot but no joy.
Uska misses with a wild body shot.
Uska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mohammad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uska goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Uska has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mohammad is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Uska misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Mohammad shoots in and bounces Uska off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Uska wants to sweep here but Mohammad controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Uska has momentary wrist control but Mohammad slips an elbow through the middle.
Mohammad looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Uska throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uska keeping moving, preventing Mohammad from controlling successfully.
Uska lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mohammad wants to sweep here but Uska controlling him for the moment.
Mohammad keeping full guard, as Uska tries to pass. #T2#
Mohammad pulls Uska in to control the position.
Uska wants to control from the top but Mohammad keeps moving.
Uska looking to pass the guard.
Mohammad controlling Uska's posture.
Mohammad looking for a sweep. Not yet Mohammad, not yet. #T3#
Uska passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Uska tries to move to mount but Mohammad blocks the move with his legs.
Mohammad regains half guard.
Mohammad wants to control but Uska is keeping busy.
Mohammad keeping hold of Uska's head, controlling as best he can.
Mohammad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uska.
Uska wants to take a breather but Mohammad is having none of it.
Mohammad tries to get to full guard but Uska has control of the leg. #T4##SUB2#
Uska is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mohammad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uska is working away from the top position though.
Mohammad is concentrating on defense, preventing Uska from advancing position.
Mohammad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uska is working away from the top position though.
Uska trying to control from half guard but Mohammad is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uska misses with a head kick. #TD#
Mohammad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Uska quickly recovers to half guard.
Uska wants to control but Mohammad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Uska really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Mohammad darts in looking for a takedown but Uska gets double underhooks and turns Mohammad into the cage. #TD#
Mohammad has clasped his hands together around Uska's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Uska is looking for a sweep.
Mohammad throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mohammad lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Uska is not content to let Mohammad control the position.
Mohammad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uska keeps Mohammad under control for a moment.
Uska gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Uska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Uska moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mohammad throws a big right hand that misses.
Mohammad content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Mohammad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uska has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mohammad has managed to get both his arms back between Uska's legs - danger averted.
Mohammad landing some decent shots from guard.
Uska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mohammad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Uska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mohammad is one step ahead there. #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.
Uska is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mohammad working some strikes from top position.
Mohammad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mohammad looking to pass the guard.
Mohammad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Uska working a defensive guard here.
Mohammad chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Uska is looking for a triangle but Mohammad pushes his legs off easily.
Uska tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uska is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T3#
Uska can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mohammad controls the pace.
Mohammad trying to control but Uska is working from the bottom.
Mohammad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Uska 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.
Uska keeping moving, preventing Mohammad from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Uska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mohammad connects with a couple of short punches.
Mohammad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Uska keeping moving, preventing Mohammad from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mohammad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mohammad landing some decent shots from guard.
Mohammad's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mohammad stopping the sweep attempt from Uska.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mohammad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mohammad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mohammad landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uska is on top in guard. #REVB#
Mohammad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aahil Mohammad had his way with Ryu Uska in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Uska misses with a few strikes there.
Uska stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uska wants it to stay on the feet.
Uska throws a shot to the body.
Mohammad shoots in for a double leg but Uska sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Uska now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mohammad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uska sprawls well. Uska wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mohammad gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aahil Mohammad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uska throws a head kick but Mohammad moves out of range.
Mohammad is looking to counter with head kicks.
Uska fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mohammad is out of range. #TD#
Uska gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mohammad to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Uska wants to sweep here but Mohammad controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammad postures up and lands a big shot to Uska's brow.
Uska is trying to control the position but Mohammad postures up. #T1#
Mohammad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uska works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Uska looking for a guillotine here but Mohammad defends easily.
Uska is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mohammad controlling from the top position.
Mohammad passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mohammad controlling from side mount.
Check out the look on Mohammad's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T2#
Uska sneaks back into half guard.
Uska works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mohammad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Uska wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Uska is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mohammad is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Uska working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mohammad has passed into half guard!
Mohammad slows the pace down in half guard.
Uska has hold of Mohammad's hands but Mohammad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Mohammad drops an elbow to the side of Uska's head.
Mohammad working over Uska with some ground and pound. Uska looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mohammad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Uska works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Uska is looking for a triangle but Mohammad pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Uska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mohammad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mohammad is in close to Uska's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Uska being controlled here, momentarily.
Mohammad lands a couple of digs.
Mohammad scoring with some ground and pound.
Mohammad content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mohammad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uska's head.
Mohammad lands a couple of digs.
Mohammad is in close to Uska's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohammad working some strikes from top position.
Uska 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.
Mohammad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uska swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aahil Mohammad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mohammad has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 48:47
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aahil Mohammad!

Event: VFC 72 Old Leg vs Feynn
Date: Apr 29, 2022

#R1#
Uska stuffs the takedown.
No joy there for Uska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uska bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Rickson Ruas has been cut.
Uska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uska seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Ruas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Uska to the mat! Uska manages to get full guard.
Ruas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uska looking for a sweep. Not yet Uska, not yet.
Ruas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Uska bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruas's guard. #REVR#
Our spies down at at HB Training center inform us that Ruas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Uska trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ruas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uska defends it easily.
Ruas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uska manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Uska might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Uska working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ruas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Ruas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruas throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruas postures up in Uska's guard and throws a big left but Uska blocks it.
Ruas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Uska looking for a guillotine here but Ruas defends easily.
Ruas looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Uska looking for a sweep. Not yet Uska, not yet. #SUB#
Uska has his foot on Ruas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruas works his way back into a safe position though.
Ruas is looking to work some ground and pound but Uska has wrist control.
Ruas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Uska keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Uska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uska is trying to keep Ruas in close.
Uska preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uska lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ruas keeping moving, preventing Uska from controlling successfully.
Uska postures up in Ruas's guard and throws a big left but Ruas blocks it. #T3#
Uska trying to control but Ruas is working from the bottom.
Uska preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ruas is looking for a triangle but Uska pushes his legs off easily.
Ruas is striking but Uska is not phased and passes to half guard.
Uska is looking to take a break and control but Ruas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruas wants to control but Uska is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ruas wants to get back to full guard.
Ruas trying to control but Uska postures up.
Ruas misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T4#
Ruas wants to control but Uska is keeping busy. #SUB#
Uska looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Uska is looking to take a break and control but Ruas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ruas is trying to control Uska's posture. Uska takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Ruas! Uska is rotating here... this could be the end... Ruas is out! Uska has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryu Uska!
After winning the bout, Ryu Uska thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: VFC 63 Dye vs Parker
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Huygens connects with a body shot.
Ryu Uska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huygens scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Uska.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uska. Huygens does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Uska.
Huygens tries to counter by clinching up but Uska breaks away and moves out of range.
Huygens lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Huygens rushes Uska and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Huygens.
Uska is looking for a takedown.
Huygens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huygens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Huygens lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huygens leaning his opponent against the cage.
Huygens scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Huygens stalling in the clinch.
Huygens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huygens gets through Uska's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Huygens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Huygens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Huygens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Uska looking to stall.
Huygens will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Uska up against the cage.
Huygens comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Huygens blocking some punches.
Huygens slows down the pace here.
Huygens stalling in the clinch.
Huygens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Huygens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Huygens lands a left hand.
Huygens is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Huygens gets through Uska's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Huygens tries to work over Uska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huygens lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Ryu Uska has been cut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Huygens - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Huygens blocks an elbow strike from Uska.
Huygens lands a nice uppercut.
Huygens misses with a punch to the body.
Huygens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uska backwards.
Huygens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Huygens is struggling to control the position.
Huygens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Uska.
Huygens scores with a shot to the side of Uska's head. #T4#
Huygens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Huygens lands a hook that snaps the head of Uska backwards.
Huygens scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huygens lands an elbow just above Uska 's eye.
A short right from Huygens.
Huygens is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Huygens displaying some good clinch control by pressing Uska up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Huygens comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christiaan Huygens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Uska'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.#R2#
Huygens avoids the head kick by Uska.
Uska tries for a takedown but Huygens circles away easily
and Huygens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Uska 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Huygens scores with a hook.
Uska misses with a takedown attempt
and Huygens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Huygens has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Huygens.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huygens.
Uska takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is keeping an eye on Huygens - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Uska letting Huygens take a breather here.#T1#
Huygens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uska backwards.
Huygens has Uska pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Huygens.
Huygens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uska backwards.
Huygens blocks an uppercut.
Huygens digs a right hand underneath Uska's ribcage. Uska let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Huygens is pushing Uska up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Huygens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uska can do to turn this around?
Huygens creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Uska's defenses.
Huygens stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
Huygens lands an elbow inside that Uska shrugs off.
Huygens lands with a short shot to the head.
Huygens lands with a short shot to the head.
Huygens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uska backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huygens is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Huygens misses with an elbow over the top.
Huygens lands a damaging elbow.
Huygens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uska taking a breather.
Uska tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Huygens smiles and moves away.
Uska has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Christiaan Huygens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Uska.#T3#
Huygens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uska throws a combination that misses
and Huygens counters with a stiff right hand.
Uska tries for a takedown but Huygens circles away easily#CL#
and Huygens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Huygens.
Huygens pushes Uska back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Uska is breathing heavily.
Huygens has Uska pushed against the cage.
Huygens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Huygens.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huygens lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Huygens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Uska.
Come on Huygens - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Huygens dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Huygens gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Huygens scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Huygens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huygens works on Uska's body with a couple of short punches.
Huygens lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christiaan Huygens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Uska's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Uska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huygens connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ryu Uska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uska misses with a takedown attempt
and Huygens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uska doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uska tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huygens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uska misses with a left hand
and Huygens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Huygens lands a right hook to the body.
Uska closes the distance looking to clinch
and Huygens counters with a crisp right that sends Uska to the canvas! Huygens follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christiaan Huygens!
Christiaan Huygens seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: VFC 51 Free Fall
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Uska tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mohammad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Uska somewhat.#TD#
Mohammad gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uska wants to improve his position but Mohammad is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Uska actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mohammad in particular looking to stall.
Mohammad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Mohammad keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mohammad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Uska trying to hold on to Mohammad's head to control him but Mohammad postures up. #SUB2#
Uska looking for submissions off his back.
Mohammad lands with a punch from half guard.
Mohammad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uska on the ground.
Uska is refusing to be controlled, as Mohammad sits in half guard.
Mohammad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Uska tries to get to full guard but Mohammad has control of the leg.
Uska is refusing to be controlled, as Mohammad sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Uska actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
Uska looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mohammad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Uska has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mohammad is working away from the top position though.
Uska blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mohammad.
Mohammad lands with a punch from half guard.
Mohammad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mohammad lands with a punch from half guard.
Mohammad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mohammad slips a nice elbow through Uska's hands, connecting with Uska's forehead.
Still in half guard, Mohammad seems content to control.#T3#
Mohammad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uska defending well though.
Uska taking some punishment here, with Mohammad in his half guard.
Mohammad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mohammad trying to control the action but Uska is working from the bottom.
Uska trying to hold on to Mohammad's head to control him but Mohammad postures up.
Mohammad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Uska is trying to get back to full guard.
Uska won't allow Mohammad to pass to mount.
Mohammad working Uska over with strikes.
Mohammad controlling the action here.
Mohammad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Uska wants to improve his position but Mohammad is controlling well. #T4#
Mohammad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mohammad is nestled in close to Uska, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mohammad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Uska is trying to get back to full guard.
Uska wants to control but Mohammad is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Uska looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mohammad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohammad is nestled in close to Uska, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Uska wants to get back to full guard.
Uska is staying active underneath Mohammad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mohammad lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aahil Mohammad dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Mohammad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Uska's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mohammad lands an elbow.
Uska is trying to get back to half guard.
Mohammad lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Uska down.
Mohammad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uska can do to turn this around?
Mohammad is chipping away with strikes.
Uska is trying to improve his position.
Uska manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammad tries to pass to full mount but Uska defends it.
Mohammad keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mohammad slips a nice elbow through Uska's hands, connecting with Uska's forehead.
Uska moves into full guard.
Mohammad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Mohammad trying to control but Uska is working from the bottom.
Uska utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mohammad.
Mohammad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Uska's guard.
Uska is trying to get back to full guard.
Mohammad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mohammad is nestled in close to Uska, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mohammad wants to control but Uska is keeping him busy.
Aahil Mohammad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mohammad tries to pass to full mount but Uska defends it. #SUB2#
Uska looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Uska tries to roll over but Mohammad keeps him under control.#T2#
Mohammad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mohammad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mohammad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mohammad is keen to just control but Uska is a slippery customer.
Uska trying to control but Mohammad postures up.
Uska is staying active underneath Mohammad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Uska is trying to control but can't.
Uska regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mohammad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mohammad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB2#
Uska has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mohammad is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Uska.
Mohammad lands a nice forearm strike.
Uska sneaks back into half guard.
Mohammad is controlling the pace.
Uska has hold of Mohammad's hands but Mohammad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mohammad lands strikes from half guard.
Mohammad looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mohammad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Mohammad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Uska wants to control but Mohammad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Uska moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mohammad slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mohammad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mohammad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Uska keeping moving, preventing Mohammad from controlling successfully.
Uska wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Uska has his foot on Mohammad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mohammad works his way back into a safe position though.
Mohammad trying to control the position from guard on top but Uska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mohammad controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aahil Mohammad dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Uska throws a head kick that misses.
Mohammad avoids the head kick by Uska.
Aahil Mohammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mohammad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Uska. #TD#
Mohammad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Uska quickly recovers to half guard.
Mohammad prevents Uska from improving his position.
Mohammad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mohammad content to control rather than advance.
Mohammad working over Uska with some ground and pound. Uska looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mohammad lands a nice short elbow.
Mohammad lands with a punch from half guard.
Mohammad winds up and cracks Uska with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#Uska is rocked!#T1#
Mohammad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Uska is still in real trouble! Can Mohammad finish him?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mohammad lands a nice short elbow.
Uska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mohammad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Uska is looking to improve his position.
Mohammad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mohammad slips a nice elbow through Uska's hands, connecting with Uska's forehead.
Mohammad is looking to take a break and control but Uska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uska seems to have recovered his senses.
Mohammad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Uska regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2##SUB2#
Uska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uska is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Uska wants to sweep but no luck.
Mohammad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mohammad postures up and lands a big shot to Uska's brow. #SUB2#
Mohammad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uska has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mohammad has managed to get both his arms back between Uska's legs - danger averted.
Mohammad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mohammad seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Uska for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Mohammad is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Uska keeping moving, preventing Mohammad from controlling successfully.
Mohammad throws a big elbow that misses.
Mohammad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mohammad trying to control the position from guard on top but Uska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mohammad is in close to Uska's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mohammad lands a couple of digs.
Mohammad landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Uska working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mohammad has passed into half guard!
Mohammad working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Mohammad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mohammad perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Uska is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mohammad pulls his head out easily.
Mohammad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mohammad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mohammad working Uska over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohammad wants to control but Uska is keeping him busy.
Mohammad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ryu Uska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aahil Mohammad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mohammad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aahil Mohammad!

Event: VFC 43 You Bleed For This
Date: Mar 09, 2022

#R1##TD#
Uska gets a takedown into half guard.

What has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Uska is on him like a limpet, forcing What back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on What's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
What pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uska shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
What lands a slapping body shot.
What avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Uska shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in What's guard.
What is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Uska dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB##SUB#
Uska is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. What knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Uska trying to control the position but What is working away. #SUB#
Uska is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but What is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
What wants to control but Uska postures up.
What tries to buck Uska off but Uska is having none of it.
Uska throws an elbow but What slips to the side and avoids it well.
Uska throws an elbow but What slips to the side and avoids it well.
What dodges the ground and pound from Uska.
Uska controls the position. #SUB#
Uska is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. What is trying to escape and Uska transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and What is forced to tap! Nice work there by Uska! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryu Uska!
Ryu Uska gave a mention to Monkey Business in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: VFC 23 Sunday Slaughter
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Christenssen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christenssen misses with the combination.
Uska misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Christenssen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uska seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Uska drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Christenssen avoids the head kick by Uska.
Uska misses with a combination
and Christenssen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uska fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christenssen checks it well.
Christenssen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Uska shoots in and bounces Christenssen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Christenssen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Uska. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uska slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Uska is pushing down on Christenssen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Christenssen is fighting to maintain full guard but Uska has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Uska in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Christenssen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Uska!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryu Uska!
Ryu Uska managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Monkey Business, into his post fight interview.

Event: VFC 12 Decapitation
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1##TD#
Uska fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Android to the ground. Uska is now in Android's guard.
Android working a defensive guard here.
Uska trying to control but Android is working from the bottom.
Uska controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Uska passes Android's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Android is in trouble now - Uska has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Uska is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Android is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryu Uska!
Ryu Uska took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Monkey Business for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: VFC Friday Fights
Date: Jan 14, 2022

#R1#
Rumbalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uska.
Rumbalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Uska checks a leg kick.
Rumbalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rumbalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Uska checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Uska misses its target.
Rumbalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rumbalo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rumbalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uska.
Uska dives in for a single leg takedown but Rumbalo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Uska tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rumbalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rumbalo misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumbalo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Rumbalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rumbalo connects with a single shot there.
Uska throws a wild body kick that Rumbalo sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumbalo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rumbalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Uska tries to counter by clinching up but Rumbalo breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Uska shoots in for a double leg but Rumbalo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Uska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Uska.
Rumbalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rumbalo. Rumbalo obviously looking to wear him down.
Uska takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rumbalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rumbalo.
Rumbalo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rumbalo misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Rumbalo.
Rumbalo throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rumbalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Uska dives in and scores a takedown into Rumbalo's guard.
Rumbalo wants to sweep but no luck.
Uska slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Uska with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Uska is looking to stand up but Rumbalo won't let him.
Uska slips nicely into half guard.
Uska controlling the action here. #T3#
Uska trying to mount his opponent but Rumbalo defends it.
Uska is trying to control the action in half guard but Rumbalo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Uska is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rumbalo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Uska shoots in for a takedown but Rumbalo shows good takedown defense.
Nice shot lands for Rumbalo.
Rumbalo looks to land a combination but Uska avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rumbalo.
Uska on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Uska seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rumbalo, as that shot connected. #T4#
Rumbalo misses with a hook #TD#
and Uska counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Uska throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rumbalo wants to get back to full guard but Uska has mounted him!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumbalo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Uska tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rumbalo tries to hold on but Uska postures up.
Uska looking to finish with strikes here!
Uska content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reese Rumbalo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rumbalo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reese Rumbalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Rumbalo. No joy for Uska on that attempt.
Rumbalo stuffs the takedown.
Reese Rumbalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uska fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Uska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uska shoots in and drives through. Rumbalo sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rumbalo! But no joy.
Rumbalo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No luck for Uska with that takedown attempt.
Uska tries to close the distance and clinch but Rumbalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rumbalo moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uska takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab from Rumbalo.
Rumbalo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rumbalo with the inside leg kick.
Rumbalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Uska checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uska gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reese Rumbalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rumbalo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Uska back to the cage. Rumbalo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rumbalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Uska takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Uska looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Rumbalo drives through and clinches with Uska against the cage.
Rumbalo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Uska tries to break the clinch but Rumbalo is controlling the position.
Rumbalo scores with a shoulder strike.
Rumbalo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Uska is trying to maintain a safe position but Rumbalo gets an underhook and turns Uska into the cage.#BC2#
Rumbalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rumbalo.
The crowd cheers as Rumbalo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Uska doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rumbalo throws a leg kick but Uska checks it.
As Rumbalo tries to get set, Uska tries to push him back and clinch up but Rumbalo manages to avoid the attempt.
Uska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rumbalo manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Rumbalo. That snapped Uska's head back.
Rumbalo connects with the punch.#T2#
Rumbalo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rumbalo tries to work over Uska's front leg with a kick but Uska checks it.
Uska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rumbalo.
Rumbalo cracks Uska with a right hand to the side of the head.
Uska fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Decent striking displayed by Rumbalo there.
Rumbalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Uska takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rumbalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uska. That did some damage!
Rumbalo lands a lovely overhand right.
Rumbalo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uska throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rumbalo avoids it.
Rumbalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rumbalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Uska on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A combination from Rumbalo does no damage.
Uska checks a leg kick nicely.
Uska takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Uska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rumbalo misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Uska counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rumbalo won't be happy with that.
Rumbalo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Uska.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Uska decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rumbalo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Uska walks into a straight right hand from Rumbalo.
Rumbalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rumbalo scores with a nice right hand.
Rumbalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uska checks a low kick from Rumbalo.#T4#
Good leg kick by Rumbalo.
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!
No luck for Uska with that takedown attempt.
Rumbalo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rumbalo lands with a shot to the body.
Rumbalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Uska gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rumbalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rumbalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uska on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rumbalo digs a good body shot into Uska's ribs.
Rumbalo's corner calls for a 1-2. Rumbalo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rumbalo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Uska counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Uska is looking to work some ground and pound but Rumbalo has wrist control.
Uska trying to control but Rumbalo is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reese Rumbalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Uska takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rumbalo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uska. Uska circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Rumbalo has closed the distance and engaged Uska in a clinch. #BC2#
Rumbalo breaks from the clinch.
Rumbalo punishes Uska's body with a nice straight punch.
Rumbalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rumbalo lands with an overhand left.
Uska has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Rumbalo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uska has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rumbalo finds it's way round the side to connect with Uska's head.
Uska looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rumbalo jabs Uska right on the nose. Uska blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Rumbalo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick lands from Rumbalo.
Rumbalo lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rumbalo. That's going to slow Uska down.
Uska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rumbalo. Rumbalo obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Uska gets tackled into the cage by Rumbalo. Rumbalo maintains the clinch.
Uska's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rumbalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Uska.
Rumbalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Rumbalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rumbalo forces Uska back against the cage and clinches.
Rumbalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Rumbalo.
Uska managing to block the knees to the body from Rumbalo.
Rumbalo is pressed up against the cage. Uska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rumbalo down to the mat. Rumbalo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Uska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rumbalo throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Uska takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rumbalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rumbalo cracks Uska with an open hand slap.
Rumbalo jabs Uska right on the nose. Uska blinks but takes it well.
Rumbalo connects with a right hand. Uska shakes it off.
Rumbalo cracks Uska with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Rumbalo as he connects with a hook.
Uska takes one to the chin there.
Uska throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rumbalo's waist but Rumbalo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Uska off to one side.
Rumbalo wants to counter the offense by Uska and move into the clinch position.
Rumbalo connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Rumbalo forces Uska back against the cage and clinches.
Rumbalo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uska blocks an uppercut.
Rumbalo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uska.
Rumbalo trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Uska blocking some punches.
Uska blocks an uppercut.
Rumbalo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rumbalo lands a good knee to the midsection. Uska won't want to take too many of those.
Reese Rumbalo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rumbalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rumbalo gets through Uska's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rumbalo lands a nice uppercut.
Uska looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Uska misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uska has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rumbalo after a bit of a struggle.
Rumbalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Rumbalo lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Rumbalo breaks from the clinch.
Rumbalo scores with a leg kick.
Uska on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rumbalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumbalo chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4##CL2#
Rumbalo closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rumbalo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Rumbalo.
Uska avoids a wild elbow strike from Rumbalo.
A short right from Rumbalo on the inside.
Uska wants to break free but Rumbalo has control.
Rumbalo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Rumbalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reese Rumbalo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rumbalo connects with a nice looking jab.
Uska on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rumbalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rumbalo lands a glancing blow to the side of Uska's head.
Rumbalo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Uska's head backwards.
A leg kick checked by Uska.
Ryu Uska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rumbalo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reese Rumbalo!

Event: VFC 2 The New Years Brawl
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Murphy gets caught napping as Uska dives in and scores a takedown. Murphy manages to retain guard.
Uska is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Uska with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uska is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uska is pushing down on Murphy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murphy is fighting to maintain full guard but Uska has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Murphy wants to control but Uska is keeping busy.
Uska is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Uska is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.
Uska not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Uska is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uska.
Uska thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Uska sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
Uska slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Uska is trying for a kimura here. Murphy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Uska wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryu Uska!

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