Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 115
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Gregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Gregor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Steel Iii.#TD#
Steel Iii shoots in and bounces Gregor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Steel Iii wants to control from the top but Gregor keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gregor looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Steel Iii has picked Gregor up and slammed him! Gregor can't keep hold of the triangle and Steel Iii manages to pass to side control!
Gregor is looking to reverse the position.
Gregor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Iii is chipping away with strikes.
Steel Iii tries to advance to mount but Gregor denies him.
Steel Iii lands some shots froms side control.
Gregor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Steel Iii working over Gregor with some ground and pound. Gregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1##SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Gregor is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Iii 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.
Steel Iii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steel Iii perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel Iii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Iii wants to control but Gregor is keeping him busy.
Gregor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Steel Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been hearing that Steel Iii has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Steel Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregor taking some punishment here, with Steel Iii in his half guard.
Gregor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steel Iii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Steel Iii takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Steel Iii landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Steel Iii is taking a breather. Gregor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Steel Iii 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.
Gregor is staying active underneath Steel Iii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gregor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Iii takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Steel Iii there.
Gregor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steel Iii scores with a couple of nice shots.
Steel Iii seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Gregor wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Iii landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gregor keeps working.
Gregor is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Iii trying to control the action but Gregor is working from the bottom.
Gregor taking some punishment here, with Steel Iii in his half guard. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Iii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Steel Iii connects with a nice short shot to Gregor's temple. #T4##SUB2#
Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Iii working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Iii trying to control from half guard but Gregor is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Steel Iii lands a nice short elbow.
Steel Iii trying to control the action but Gregor is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Iii is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Iii is looking to advance position but Gregor won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Steel Iii dominated that round.
That's time! Steel Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Steel Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steel Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gregor takes one to the chin there.
Steel Iii scores with a nice strike.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Gregor's shoulder, as Gregor tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Gregor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steel Iii misses with a looping right.
Gregor misses with a hook
and Steel Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Gregor. #T1#
A big right from Steel Iii misses.
A jab lands there for Gregor.
A combination from Gregor does no damage.
Steel Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel Iii lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Steel Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Steel Iii misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gregor! But no joy.
Steel Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alex Steel Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel Iii missing with a left hand there. Gregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Gregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Steel Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gregor ducks under a wild hook from Steel Iii.
It seemed like Gregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steel Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Gregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel Iii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD#
Steel Iii bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel Iii is putting a hurting on Gregor here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gregor regains half guard.
Steel Iii landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregor can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Steel Iii wants to control but Gregor is keeping him busy.
Steel Iii scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel Iii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Steel Iii performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steel Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steel Iii is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gregor is not content to let Steel Iii control the position.#T4#
Gregor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Iii tries to pass to full mount but Gregor defends it.
Steel Iii not doing much here. #SUB2#
Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Iii is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel Iii seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gregor for as long as he can get away with.
Steel Iii slips a nice elbow through Gregor's hands, connecting with Gregor's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Steel Iii dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Steel Iii scores with a punch to the head.
Steel Iii misses with a straight right.
Gregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steel Iii lands a nice hook to Gregor's body. Gregor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Steel Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Steel Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel Iii.#CL#
Steel Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor being controlled against the cage.
Steel Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Steel Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Iii misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Gregor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steel Iii or not.
Gregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Iii working aggressively here.
Steel Iii will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gregor up against the cage.
Gregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel Iii blocking some punches.
Steel Iii pushes off an throws an elbow but Gregor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gregor lands a right hand.
Steel Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Gregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Steel Iii.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gregor.
Steel Iii pressing his opponent against the cage.
Steel Iii misses with a knee to the head.
Jimbo Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gregor lands a shoulder strike.
Steel Iii misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Steel Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Iii loads up on a big right hand but Gregor slips the punch.
Gregor connects with the punch.
Steel Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Gregor's head.
Steel Iii lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gregor slips under a jab from Steel Iii.#CL#
Steel Iii forces Gregor back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Gregor working aggressively here.
Gregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Gregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gregor scores with a shot to the side of Steel Iii's head.
Steel Iii controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Gregor.
Gregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Gregor blocks an uppercut.
Steel Iii trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Gregor as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Iii.
Gregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steel Iii throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Steel Iii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steel Iii pushes off an throws an elbow but Gregor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jimbo Gregor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gregor digs a right hand into Steel Iii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel Iii's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steel Iii blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Gregor.
Gregor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel Iii backwards.
Gregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel Iii backwards.
Steel Iii blocking some punches.
Gregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel Iii backwards.
Gregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steel Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Gregor.
A short left from Gregor.
Gregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel Iii controls his hands.
Alex Steel Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gregor scores with a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimbo Gregor.
I think Steel Iii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Steel Iii!

Event: RISE 105: Axelsen v Cejka II
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1#
Gregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hardin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardin tries to clinch up.
Hardin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gregor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gregor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardin.
Hardin lands with a good body shot.
Hardin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hardin scores with a shot to the body.
Hardin lands a nice shot that snaps Gregor's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Hardin lands a big right hand that sends Gregor crashing to the mat! Hardin stays standing though and waves Gregor back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Jimbo Gregor has been cut.
Hardin cracks Gregor with a hook to the temple - Gregor is on wobbly legs here! Hardin swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gregor falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hardin wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Wesley Hardin!
Our winner, John Wesley Hardin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 96: Thoupos v Kaspersky
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Smif fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smif misses with a hook
and Gregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Will Smif has been cut.
Smif throws a sloppy head kick and Gregor moves out of range easily.
Gregor misses with a wild body shot.
Smif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gregor scores with a hook.
Smif bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Smif darts in and clinches Gregor up against the cage.
Smif misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gregor.
Nice body punch from Smif - that landed with a thud.
Smif working Gregor over with knees to the body.
Gregor looks winded!
Gregor takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif lands a right hand.
Smif scores with a knee to the head.
Gregor takes a shot to the head.
Smif scores with a shot to the side of Gregor's head.
Smif lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Smif pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Smif lands a big head kick that sends Gregor tumbling to the mat! Smif takes a step backwards and waves Gregor back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1#
Gregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smif misses with a body punch
and Gregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Smif closes the distance and pushes Gregor back into the cage.
Smif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smif working aggressively here.
Gregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smif can't find room to land a body shot as Gregor controls the action.
Gregor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smif lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
A shot in the inside from Smif.
Gregor tries to throw a body punch but Smif avoids it by throwing Gregor back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Smif as the two fighters clinch.
Gregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smif tries a body shot but Gregor blocks it.
Smif throws a knee to the head but misses.
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!#BC#
Smif breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
A head kick misses from Smif.
Gregor throws out a counter right but Smif avoids it with no problem.
Smif takes one to the chin there.
Gregor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smif's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gregor under the eye.
Gregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gregor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smif lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smif.
Smif throws a head kick but Gregor moves out of range.
Gregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smif lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smif with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smif feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gregors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smif lands with a nice body punch.
Smif scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smif.
Gregor throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smif.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smif darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smif scores with a nice head shot.
Smif slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smif lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Gregor goes down and covers up as Smif starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Smif!
An out of breath Will Smif thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE X4
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Gregor misses with an uppercut
and Zane counters with a nice uppercut.
Gregor misses with a right hand
and Zane counters with a stiff right hand.
Zane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gregor.
It looked like Gregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Zane misses its intended target.
Zane staying out of range there.
Zane unleashes a big counter combination but Gregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Zane.
Gregor slips a straight right by Zane.
Zane's coach down at All-Star MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Zane misses.
Zane throws a shot to the body.
Gregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zane.#T1#
Zane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zane throws a jab but it's blocked by Gregor.
Zane throws a lazy right hand but Gregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zane misses with a body punch
and Gregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zane digs a good body shot into Gregor's ribs.
Gregor scores with a punch to the head.
Zane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, jab by Zane - just one landing.
Zac Zane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Gregor lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregor ducks under a wild hook from Zane.
Zane lands a two punch combo.
Gregor misses with a hook
and Zane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gregor misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Zane counters with a big uppercut that knocks Gregor off his feet! Zane dives into side control looking to finish!
Gregor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zane is trying to control. Gregor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Zane perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Gregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zane prevents Gregor from improving his position.#SUB#
Gregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Gregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Gregor is pressing down on Zane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Zane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gregor working for a triangle but Zane defends it easily. #SUB#
Gregor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zane is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zac Zane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zane throws a lazy right hand but Gregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gregor moves out of range of the strikes.
Zane misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Gregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Zane.
Zane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zane swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Gregor counters with a crisp one two that drops Zane! Gregor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zane to his feet! Zane is in big trouble!
Zane misses with a two punch combination.
Zane misses with a jab to the body
and Zane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Zane scores with a nice strike.
Gregor lands with a straight right. Zane didn't see that one coming.
Zane lands a nice shot to the body.
Zane misses the shot to the body.
Gregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Zane misses the target.
Zane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Gregor counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zane! Gregor lets Zane back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregor throws a shot from downtown. Zane moves away and avoids it.
Zane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Gregor misses the target.
Zane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gregor.#T2#
Zane misses with a hook.#KD2#
Zane throws a left that rocks Gregor and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Zane dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Gregor regain composure! #ROC2#Gregor is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jimbo Gregor has been cut.
Zane trying to control the position but Gregor is working away.
Gregor tries to bench press Zane off him but Zane keeps the position.
Gregor is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gregor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zane's best efforts.
Zane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gregor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Zane is trying to control the action in half guard but Gregor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gregor moves into full guard. #T3##SUB#
Gregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zane defends it easily.#SUB#
Gregor is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Gregor has his foot on Zane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zane works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gregor working for a triangle but Zane defends it easily. #SUB#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Gregor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Gregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zane defends it easily.
Zane controlling from the top position.
Zane looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gregor slips under a jab from Zane.
Zane scores with a one two! Gregor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zane.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zac Zane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimbo Gregor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zane connects with a crisp jab.
Gregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Zane counters with a straight right hand.
Zane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gregor moves out of range as Zane strikes.
Zane misses with a lunging right hand
and Gregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gregor momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zane scores with a punch to the head.
Zane slips a jab from Gregor.
Gregor throws a right hand that misses
and Zane counters with a straight right hand.#T1##KD2#
Zane cracks Gregor with a big right hand and Gregor goes down!
Oh Gregor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Gregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zane defends it easily.
Gregor seems to have got his legs back now.
Zane wants to control from the top but Gregor keeps moving. #SUB#
Zane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gregor keeping moving, preventing Zane from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gregor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gregor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jimbo Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zane showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Gregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zane defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zane stays in close to Gregor's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Zane misses with an uppercut.
Gregor throws a lazy uppercut
letting Zane counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Zane there.
Gregor moves out of range of the strikes.
Zane throws a lazy uppercut
and Gregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zac Zane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zane.
Zane catches Gregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zane counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Zane cracks a nice hook into Gregor's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zane throws a shot to the body.
Zane misses with a hook
and Gregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zane misses with a double jab.
Gregor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zane throws a hook to the side of Gregor's head but Gregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Gregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gregor misses with an uppercut
and Zane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Zane.
A nice side step and Zane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gregor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zac Zane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zac Zane!

Event: RISE X28
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Madzarov throws a sloppy head kick and Gregor moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Gregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Madzarov scores with a jab. Gregor acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jimbo Gregor has been cut.
Jimbo Gregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madzarov lands a big head kick that sends Gregor to the canvas! Madzarov follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasko Madzarov!
Vasko Madzarov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RISE 62:
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
A good leg kick by Umar.
Umar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gregor doesn't seem bothered though.
Gregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Umar throws a right hand that misses
and Gregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Oba Umar has been cut.
The fighters circling - Gregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gregor defending well as Umar loads up on a big left hand.
Umar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gregor misses with a straight right.
Umar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Umar lands an overhand right.
Umar throws an off balance right hand
and Gregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umar throws a lazy uppercut
and Gregor counters with a crisp right that sends Umar to the canvas! Gregor follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimbo Gregor!

Event: RISE 54: Smith v Femme
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Spartakov catches Gregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Spartakov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spartakov lands a hook that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Spartakov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Spartakov.
Gregor takes a shot to the head.
Spartakov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Spartakov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gregor's face.
Gregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartakov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spartakov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartakov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spartakov misses with a knee to the head.
Spartakov blocking some punches.
Gregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartakov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gregor up against the cage.
Spartakov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gregor blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Spartakov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Spartakov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gregor.
Gregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gregor tries to work over Spartakov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Spartakov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spartakov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gregor misses with a body punch.
Spartakov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spartakov tries a body shot but Gregor blocks it.
Spartakov scores with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spartakov.
Gregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spartakov looking to throw knees to the head but Gregor is blocking nicely.
Spartakov tries a body shot but Gregor blocks it.
Gregor can't find room to land a body shot as Spartakov controls the action.
Spartakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spartakov.
Spartakov looking to throw knees to the head but Gregor is blocking nicely.
Spartakov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gregor. #T2#
Spartakov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gregor is keeping busy.
A knee to the head by Spartakov.
Gregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spartakov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spartakov obliges.
Spartakov misses with a body punch.
Spartakov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gregor misses with the head strike.
Spartakov effectively controlling the action here.
Gregor letting Spartakov take a breather here.
Spartakov misses with a knee strike.
Spartakov missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gregor fails to land.
Spartakov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gregor has a couple of punches blocked by Spartakov.
A left hand lands to the body for Gregor. #T3#
Spartakov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gregor's face.
Stalling in the clinch from Spartakov.
A head punch on the inside from Gregor fails to land.
Gregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spartakov tries to land a knee to the head but Gregor blocks with his arms.
Spartakov misses with a body punch.
Spartakov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spartakov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spartakov stalling the fight.
Spartakov works on Gregor's body with a couple of short punches.
Spartakov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spartakov.
Gregor misses with a punch to the body.
Spartakov lands a nice shot to the body.
Spartakov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gregor's face.
Gregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spartakov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gregor is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartakov is working Gregor over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Spartakov. #T4#
Spartakov digs a right hand underneath Gregor's ribcage. Gregor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spartakov scores with a knee to the head.
Spartakov scores with a shoulder strike.
Spartakov slowing the pace effectively.
Gregor being controlled against the cage.
Gregor working aggressively here.
Gregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Spartakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spartakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spartakov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spartakov lands with a right to the head.
Spartakov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gregor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spartakov obliges.
Spartakov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gregor up against the cage.
Spartakov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gregor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikail Spartakov 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##CL2#
Spartakov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Spartakov.
Spartakov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jimbo Gregor has been cut.
Spartakov lands a nice uppercut.
Spartakov leaning against his opponent.
Gregor scores with a shot to the side of Spartakov's head.
Spartakov connects with a knee to the head.
Spartakov lands a good knee to the midsection. Gregor won't want to take too many of those.
Gregor takes a shot to the head.
Spartakov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Spartakov scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartakov lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Spartakov - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spartakov presses Gregor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees to the body from Spartakov.
Spartakov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Spartakov lands a body shot.
Spartakov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spartakov is pushing Gregor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Spartakov works on Gregor's body with a couple of short punches.
Spartakov lands a left hand.
Spartakov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Spartakov.
Spartakov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gregor backwards. #ROC2#Gregor is rocked!
Spartakov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oh Gregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spartakov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spartakov has Gregor pressed against the cage.
Gregor seems to have got his legs back now.
Gregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spartakov lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartakov misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Spartakov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gregor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spartakov obliges.
Gregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Spartakov.
A right hand to the body from Spartakov.
Mikail Spartakov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spartakov lands a left hand.
A short right from Spartakov.
Spartakov controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spartakov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short uppercut from Spartakov.
Spartakov just leaning against Gregor, taking a breather.
Spartakov with a knee to the head.
Spartakov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spartakov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gregor takes a knee right on the jaw! #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spartakov.
Spartakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Spartakov.
Spartakov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spartakov scores with a knee to the head.
Gregor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spartakov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gregor.
Spartakov lands a shot to the body.
Spartakov scores a nice knee to the body.
Spartakov scores with a knee to the head.
Spartakov presses Gregor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spartakov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartakov is working Gregor over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spartakov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Spartakov.
A hook to the body from Spartakov.
Spartakov lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Spartakov.
Spartakov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spartakov effectively controlling the action here.
Spartakov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gregor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spartakov connects with a knee to the head.
Spartakov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spartakov lands with a right to the head.
Spartakov with a knee to the head.
Spartakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gregor misses with a punch to the body.
Spartakov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spartakov scores with a shot to the side of Gregor's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spartakov works on Gregor's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee calls for Spartakov to work.
Spartakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikail Spartakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimbo Gregor's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Spartakov lands a jab to Gregor's midsection.
Gregor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spartakov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spartakov.
Gregor misses the jab.
Spartakov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Spartakov moves away from the strike by Gregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Spartakov lands a big right hand that sends Gregor crashing to the mat! Spartakov stays standing though and waves Gregor back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Spartakov.
Spartakov throws a head kick that misses
and Spartakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Mikail Spartakov has been cut.#T1#
Spartakov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Spartakov. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2#
Spartakov drops Gregor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gregor looks back up at him and smiles so Spartakov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gregor staying out of range there.#CL2#
Spartakov has closed the distance and engaged Gregor in a clinch.
Gregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Spartakov blocks an uppercut.
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!
Gregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Gregor misses with some punches.
Spartakov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Gregor fails to land.
Jimbo Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spartakov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spartakov misses with a knee strike.
Spartakov taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spartakov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spartakov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gregor.
Gregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Gregor lands with a short shot to the head.
Spartakov lands a good knee to the midsection. Gregor won't want to take too many of those.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spartakov.
Spartakov scores with a hook to the body.
Spartakov with a knee to the head.
Spartakov lands an uppercut.
Spartakov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spartakov crunches a lovely knee into Gregor's ribcage.#T3#
Spartakov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spartakov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spartakov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Spartakov scores with a knee to the head.
Spartakov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right from Spartakov on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gregor fails to land.
Spartakov blocks an uppercut.
Spartakov tries to land a knee to the head but Gregor blocks with his arms.
Spartakov lands a knee to the head.
Gregor throws a head punch that misses.
Spartakov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spartakov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spartakov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Spartakov misses with a body punch. #T4#
Gregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spartakov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartakov connects with a knee to the head.
Spartakov blocks a body shot from Gregor.
Spartakov is looking to control Gregor's arms but Gregor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spartakov has his back to the cage.
Gregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gregor throws a head punch that misses.
Gregor throws a head punch that misses.
Spartakov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spartakov.
Gregor has a couple of punches blocked by Spartakov.
Spartakov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartakov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mikail Spartakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gregor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikail Spartakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spartakov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikail Spartakov!

Event: RISE 42: Newton v Kozlow
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Gregor throws an overhand right that lands on Fleximario's shoulder, as Fleximario tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Gregor misses its intended target.
Fleximario looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fleximario misses with a wild body shot.
Fleximario tries to move into range but Gregor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD2#
Gregor cracks Fleximario with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fleximario looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gregor finish him? #CUT2#It looks like Hawk Fleximario has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregor misses with a straight left.
Gregor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fleximario. That one must have hurt.
Fleximario with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gregor to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Fleximario ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gregor moves away.
Gregor throws an off balance right hand
and Fleximario counters with a nice body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fleximario, as that shot connected.
Fleximario slips a jab from Gregor.
Gregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gregor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fleximario lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gregor looks winded!
Fleximario changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Fleximario's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gregor under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Jimbo Gregor has been cut.
Fleximario dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fleximario scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Fleximario drops Gregor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gregor looks back up at him and smiles so Fleximario waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fleximario takes a swing at Gregor's ribcage but misses.
Gregor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gregor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fleximario is looking to wear down Gregor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gregor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD#
Fleximario drops Gregor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gregor looks back up at him and smiles so Fleximario waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Gregor is rocked!#T3#
Gregor slips a jab and a cross from Fleximario. #KD#
Fleximario drops Gregor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gregor looks back up at him and smiles so Fleximario waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #KD#
Fleximario cracks Gregor with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fleximario has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gregor to stand back up!
Gregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Fleximario finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleximario closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gregor seems to have recovered his senses.
Gregor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Fleximario does it's job there.
Fleximario misses with a hook to the body
and Gregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fleximario is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Gregor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fleximario stuns Gregor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fleximario bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gregor's head.
It looks like Fleximario has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#KD#
Fleximario drops Gregor with a beautiful combination! Gregor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fleximario is looking for the KO!
Gregor throws a nice looking combination but Fleximario bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gregor slips a jab from Fleximario.
Gregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hawk Fleximario dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Fleximario.
The crowd cheers as Fleximario lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gregor doesn't seem phased though.
Fleximario is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregor can do to turn this around?#KD#
Fleximario lands a big uppercut and Gregor crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gregor looks OK. Fleximario waves Gregor back to his feet!
Fleximario misses with a right hand
and Gregor counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregor misses with a looping left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gregor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fleximario - the referee stops the clock and Gregor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fleximario. Gregor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gregor throws a one two combo. #KD#
Fleximario lands a big right hand that sends Gregor crashing to the mat! Fleximario stays standing though and waves Gregor back to his feet!#T1#
Gregor throws a right hand that misses
and Fleximario counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Gregor out cold! What a finish! Fleximario is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hawk Fleximario!
Our winner, Hawk Fleximario, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 35: Fortythree v Kraag
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1##TD#
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there.
Black working over Gregor with some ground and pound. Gregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Black.
Black is nestled in close to Gregor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Black frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Black raining down shots from the mount!
Gregor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Black breaks from Gregor's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Black has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee warns Gregor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Black putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gregor regains half guard.
Black definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice strikes from Black there. #T1#
Black 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. #SUB2#
Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Black scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Black keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gregor is trying to get back to full guard.
Black scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Black lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Black slows the pace down in half guard.
Gregor has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ground and pound from Black.
Black lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Black working over Gregor with some ground and pound. Gregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Black is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Black 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.
Black lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Black scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gregor is refusing to be controlled, as Black sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Black moves nicely into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gregor taking punishment in the form of punches.
Black moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gregor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Black wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gregor manages to get back to half guard.
Black wants to take a breather but Gregor is having none of it.
Black passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gregor!
Black landing shots from mount.
Gregor is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
Black is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gregor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Black raining down shots from the mount!
Black controlling the position easily from mount.
Black dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Black pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Black postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gregor looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gregor is trying desperately to improve position.
Black wants to control the pace but Gregor is squirming around nicely.
Gregor can't escape the position.
Black takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gregor takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gregor working to try and regain half guard.
Black landing strikes from the mount.
Black in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Black landing strikes from the mount and Gregor is in trouble! #ROC#Gregor is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adonis Black 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#
Black is looking to clinch.
Black fails with the takedown
and Gregor counters with a nice uppercut.
Gregor lands an overhand right.
Gregor connects with a body shot that sends Black's belly button to the back.
Gregor lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimbo Gregor!

Event: RISE 28: Brand v St Stone
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1##TD#
Hadjinov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hadjinov showed some decent athleticism there.
Hadjinov is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Hadjinov wants to work for an arm triangle but Gregor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hadjinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Hadjinov is nestled in close to Gregor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Gregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hadjinov trying to control from half guard but Gregor is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor is looking for a sweep. Hadjinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hadjinov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hadjinov is looking to take a break and control but Gregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Hadjinov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gregor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gregor moves into full guard.
Hadjinov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Gregor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hadjinov defends well.
Hadjinov postures up in Gregor's guard and throws a big left but Gregor blocks it.
Hadjinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hadjinov wants to control from the top but Gregor keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hadjinov passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Hadjinov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gregor has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hadjinov working the head and body with strikes.
Gregor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hadjinov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hadjinov's back!#SUB2#
Gregor is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hadjinov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Gregor patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Gregor working for the choke. #SUB2#
Gregor working for a choke but Hadjinov is defending well.
Hadjinov wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Hadjinov fending off the submission attempt from Gregor.
Hadjinov just trying to survive but Gregor is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Hadjinov showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Gregor has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hadjinov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Gregor looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gregor working for a choke but Hadjinov is defending well. #SUB2#
Gregor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Gregor is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hadjinov is defending well though. Gregor let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Hadjinov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gregor gets his way!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gregor working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimbo Gregor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Hadjinov rushes Gregor and presses him up against the cage.
Gregor is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Hadjinov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Gregor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hadjinov escapes and throws Gregor's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gregor is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Hadjinov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gregor moves into full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Gregor is looking for a triangle here but Hadjinov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gregor is looking for a sweep.
Gregor gets back to half guard.
Hadjinov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gregor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Ive Hadjinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hadjinov is looking for a kimura but Gregor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hadjinov to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Gregor is refusing to be controlled, as Hadjinov sits in half guard. #T2#
Hadjinov is nestled in close to Gregor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hadjinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hadjinov working Gregor over with strikes. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hadjinov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gregor is breathing heavily.#T3##SUB#
Gregor is defending against the submission attempts here by Hadjinov.
Hadjinov trying to control the action but Gregor is working from the bottom.
Hadjinov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hadjinov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Hadjinov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Gregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hadjinov pulls his head out easily.
Hadjinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gregor's head.
Gregor is not content to let Hadjinov control the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hadjinov lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Hadjinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregor can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hadjinov trying to control from half guard but Gregor is working away. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hadjinov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gregor is pressing down on Hadjinov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gregor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hadjinov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gregor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ive Hadjinov dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hadjinov tries to clinch up
and Gregor counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Gregor. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hadjinov.
Gregor ducks under a wild hook from Hadjinov.
It seemed like Gregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hadjinov looks to clinch
and Hadjinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hadjinov walks into a straight right hand from Gregor.
Hadjinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gregor counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Hadjinov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gregor is trying to defend but Hadjinov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hadjinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hadjinov lands a nice short elbow.
Hadjinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gregor works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Hadjinov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gregor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hadjinov has managed to get both his arms back between Gregor's legs - danger averted.
Gregor has momentary wrist control but Hadjinov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hadjinov passes Gregor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hadjinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hadjinov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Hadjinov throwing shots but Gregor is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Gregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gregor tries to get to full guard but Hadjinov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hadjinov pulls his head out easily.
Gregor is not content to let Hadjinov control the position.
Hadjinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Hadjinov 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. #T3##SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Hadjinov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Hadjinov seems content to control.#SUB2#
Gregor actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hadjinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gregor's head.
Hadjinov working over Gregor with some ground and pound. Gregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Hadjinov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gregor is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ive Hadjinov!
A less than humble Ive Hadjinov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RISE 24: Halo v Gustavsson
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Gregor connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Dennis Greene has been cut.
Greene fails with the takedown
enabling Gregor to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Greene drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gregor is looking to reverse the position.
Greene content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Greene's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greene slows the pace down. #T1#
Gregor regains half guard.
Greene content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Greene takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Greene there.
Greene works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gregor can't escape the position. #T2#
Gregor is still trying to improve position.
Greene controlling from mount.
Gregor tries to reverse the position but Greene maintains control.
Greene has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Greene content just to control the position here.
Greene landing strikes from the mount and Gregor is in trouble!
Gregor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gregor taking shots to the head.
Gregor is looking to improve his position but Greene isn't that keen on the idea.
Gregor keeps trying to improve his position.
Greene scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Greene content just to control the position here.
Greene prevents Gregor from getting the reversal.#T3#
Greene controlling his opponent.
Greene prevents Gregor from getting the reversal.
Greene controlling the pace for now.
Gregor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Greene looking to finish Gregor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gregor!
Gregor is in all sorts of trouble here.
Greene sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gregor tries to reverse the position but Greene maintains control.#T4#
Gregor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Greene sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gregor is working to get back to half guard.
Greene tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Greene landing strikes, looking to finish!
Greene controlling his opponent.
Gregor really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gregor gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Greene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Greene's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Greene looking to score a takedown here. Gregor is defending well but Greene drives through and ends up in Gregor's guard.#SUB2#
Gregor has his foot on Greene's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greene works his way back into a safe position though.
Greene sitting in guard here, content to control.
Greene passes into half guard.
Greene controlling the action here.
Greene working the head and body with strikes.
Greene wants to free his trapped foot but Gregor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Greene trying to pass the guard but Gregor defending well.
Greene is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Gregor manages to get to full guard.
Greene passes Gregor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Greene trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions off his back.
Greene lands with a punch from half guard.
Greene perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Gregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Greene trying to control the pace. #T2##SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greene not doing much here.
Greene has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Gregor looking for subs from the bottom but Greene mounts him!
Greene controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregor takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Greene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregor can do to turn this around?
Gregor regains half guard.#T3#
Greene sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Gregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Greene stalling.
Greene seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gregor for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greene working over Gregor with some ground and pound. Gregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Gregor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gregor actively working from the bottom here.
Greene trying to control the pace.
Greene seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Gregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
Greene seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Greene dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Greene's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Greene fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Gregor counters with a crisp one two that drops Greene! Gregor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Greene to his feet! Greene is in big trouble!#ROC2#Greene is rocked!
Gregor flashes Greene a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Greene's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Greene crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Gregor punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimbo Gregor!

Event: RISE 14: Veainu v Maestre
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Ipitan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gregor avoids the head kick by Ipitan.
Ipitan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gregor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ipitan.
Ipitan tries to close the distance and clinch but Gregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ipitan scores with a push kick.#KD#
Gregor lands a big uppercut and Ipitan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ipitan looks OK. Gregor waves Ipitan back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like King Ipitan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ipitan wants to clinch up but Gregor keeps it at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ipitan.
Ipitan scores with a head kick. Gregor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ipitan lands a head kick! #T1#
Ipitan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ipitan lands with a slapping head kick.
Gregor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ipitan.
Ipitan lands a head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Ipitan.
Ipitan throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD#
Gregor cracks Ipitan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gregor has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ipitan to stand back up!#ROC#Ipitan is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up King Ipitan's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! Ipitan slams his shin into Gregor's torso.
Gregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ipitan. #T2#
Ipitan throws a sloppy head kick and Gregor moves out of range easily.
Gregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Ipitan.
Ipitan connects with a high kick.
Ipitan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gregor is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Gregor gets tackled into the cage by Ipitan. Ipitan maintains the clinch.
Ipitan misses with a punch on the inside.
Gregor working aggressively here.
Gregor lands a right hand. #CUT#The cut above King Ipitan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ipitan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gregor avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ipitan.
Gregor misses with the head strike.
Gregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#King Ipitan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ipitan.
A right handed body shot lands from Gregor.
Ipitan looks winded!
Gregor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ipitans head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at King Ipitan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimbo Gregor!

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