Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL64
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Rose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dayton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rose throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Rose misses.
A lazy body kick from Rose #TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dayton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rose is trying to keep Dayton in close. #SUB2#
Rose has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dayton should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rose has tightened it up now! Dayton should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brandon Rose!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Brandon Rose made sure he mentioned Northern Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HRL53
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Hicks scores with a hook.
Rose misses with an uppercut
and Hicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rose will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rose stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hicks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks staying out of range there.
Rose tries to move into range but Hicks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hicks connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Rose! He's out on his feet! Hicks rushes in and drops Rose with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lyman Hicks!
Lyman Hicks made sure to mention his sponsor, 30th Century Beer Store in his post fight interview.

Event: HRL47
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Rose throws a right hand that Richard ducks under and follows up with a left that Richard also avoids with ease.
Richard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rose sprawls and moves away.
Rose misses with a series of wild punches.
Richard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rose sprawls and moves away.
A head kick misses from Rose.
Rose lands a jab-cross combination.
Richard slips under a jab from Rose.
Rose throws an overhand right that lands on Richard's shoulder, as Richard tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Richard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rose's guard.#SUB#
Richard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rose is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rose has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
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!
Rose looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Richard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Richard doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Richard is looking for a triangle but Rose pushes his legs off easily.
Richard 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.
Rose wants to pass the guard but Richard is keeping the position.
Rose stays in close to Richard's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Rose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Richard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rose tries to free his leg and advance position but Richard is retaining full guard.
Richard tries to strike from the bottom.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Richard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richard wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Richard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richard is striking off his back. Rose thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Rose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Richard actively working from the bottom here.
Rose thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Richard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rose's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rose's back!
Rose turns into Richard and is now in his guard.
Rose preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Richard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richard being controlled here, momentarily.
Richard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
Rose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Richard looking for a guillotine here but Rose defends easily. #SUB#
Richard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Richard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rose trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Richard has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rose 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 Richard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Rose dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Richard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richard tries to counter with a takedown but Rose is quick to defend against it.
Rose throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Richard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rose pulls Richard in to control the position.
Rose wants to sweep but no luck.
Richard wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving. #SUB#
Richard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Rose keeping full guard, as Richard tries to pass. #T1#
Rose wants to sweep here but Richard controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rose is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richard defends well.
Richard stands up over Rose, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rose is adopting a defensive guard.
Richard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Richard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Richard is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rose has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Richard is looking to defend but Rose has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Richard! Rose pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Richard taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brandon Rose!
Brandon Rose gave a mention to Northern Zombie in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: HRL45
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Rose misses.
Richard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rose misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose misses with a wild combination.
Rose tries to bum rush Richard with a series of wild strikes but Richard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Rose misses #TD#
and Richard counters with a single leg into guard. Rose didn't expect that.
Richard pushes down on Rose's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Richard 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.
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. Richard lands a nice short elbow.
Richard throwing shots but Rose is blocking nicely.
Rose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richard. #T1#
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. Richard connects with a nice short shot to Rose's temple. #SUB#
Richard is looking for a kimura but Rose is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richard to get the leverage.
Richard prevents Rose from improving his position.#SUB#
Richard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Rose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richard pulls his head out easily.
Rose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richard is working away from the top position though.
Richard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rose has hold of Richard's hands but Richard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Richard there. #T2#
Rose gets back to full guard.
Rose wants to control the position but Richard says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rose has hold of Richard's hands but Richard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rose keeping control of the position.
Rose wants to improve his position but Richard is controlling well. #SUB#
Richard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rose defends it well.
Rose regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Rose looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Richard passes into side control. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Richard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rose knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rose 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.
You can see the frustration on Rose's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Richard is putting a hurting on Rose here, landing some big shots from side control.
Richard 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.#SUB#
Richard tries for a kimura but Rose is defending well.
Rose gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Richard is trying to control the action in half guard but Rose is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose taking some punishment here, with Richard in his half guard.
Rose trying to control but Richard postures up. #SUB#
Richard 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.
Richard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Richard 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rose swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Richard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rose's guard.#SUB#
Richard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rose manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Richard has Rose in his guard.#REVB#
Rose trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom.
Rose slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Rose is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richard actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Richard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rose pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rose seems to be working for a kimura but Richard defends the submission attempt.
Richard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Richard.
Richard working a defensive guard here.
Small Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rose trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Richard looking for a guillotine here but Rose defends easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rose advances position into side control!
Rose is looking to take a break and control but Richard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Richard tries to improve position but can't.
Richard manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rose is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Rose is keen to just control but Richard is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Rose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Richard has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Richard actively working from the bottom here.
Rose missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Richard tries to get to full guard but Rose has control of the leg.
Richard is not content to let Rose control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Richard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rose works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rose looking to control but Richard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Richard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose trying to control but Richard is having none of it.
Richard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brandon Rose will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richard tries to counter with a takedown but Rose is quick to defend against it.
Rose throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richard lands strikes from half guard.
Richard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Richard is working for a kimura but Rose is defending it quite comfortably.
Rose is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richard is looking for a kimura here.
Rose is looking to get back to full guard here but Richard has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1#
Rose tries to improve position but can't.
Rose is trying to control Richard's posture but Richard avoids it.
Rose sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Richard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rose sees it coming and defends easily.
Richard working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Rose looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rose actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Rose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rose is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Richard has latched onto it... Big trouble! Richard pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Rose is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Richard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Small Richard!
After winning the bout, Small Richard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL37
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Rose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dayton circles away quickly and effectively.
Dayton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No joy there for Rose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rose misses with a double jab #TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Dayton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dayton 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.
Dayton stands up over Rose, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rose looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dayton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Rose actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Rose slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dayton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rose working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dayton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dayton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dayton postures up and lands a big shot to Rose's brow.
Dayton 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.
Dayton cracks Rose with a solid left hand.
Dayton works over Rose with some ground and pound from guard.
Rose has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dayton has passed into side control.
Rose tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Dayton working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Dayton swings around for an armbar but Rose sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dayton 's guard.#SUB#
Rose is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dayton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rose is looking to defend but Dayton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rose! Dayton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rose taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Small Dayton !
During a confident post fight interview, Small Dayton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HRL32
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Hicks scores with a punch to the head.
Donk. Hicks catches Rose right on the button with a cross.
Hicks throws a right and a left that Rose avoids nicely.
Rose feints the counter takedown.
Rose shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hicks eats them both and turns towards Rose to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Rose forces Hicks back against the cage and clinches.
Rose blocks a body shot from Hicks.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rose jumps guard but Hicks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hicks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Hicks avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rose is stalling here.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hicks to keep the fight standing.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Rose tries to pull guard but Hicks won't allow it.
Lyman Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Rose.#T1#
Hicks gets through Rose's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Hicks tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Hicks back against the cage.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks lands with a light punch inside.
Hicks lands an uppercut.
Hicks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Hicks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
Hicks is pressed up against the cage. Rose has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hicks down to the mat. Hicks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hicks jabs Rose right on the nose. Rose blinks but takes it well.
Rose fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hicks falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Rose counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Hicks is looking for a triangle but Rose pushes his legs off easily.
Rose throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Rose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now.
Rose stopping the sweep attempt from Hicks.
Rose engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Rose is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hicks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hicks has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Rose has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hicks 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 Rose.
Rose is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Rose is not content to let Hicks control the position.
Hicks controlling the position from side mount.
Hicks trying to control the action but Rose is working from the bottom.
Rose 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.
Rose sneaks back into half guard.
Hicks is trying to control. Rose wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rose has a hand on Hicks's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hicks takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rose can't escape the position.
Hicks avoids the attempt from Rose to control.
Hicks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hicks avoids the attempt from Rose to control.
Hicks landing strikes from the mount and Rose is in trouble!
Rose is squirming around, avoiding Hicks's attempts to control the action.
Rose manages to control the position for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rose cracks Hicks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Rose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hicks defends it well.
Rose takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rose takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hicks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rose's hands.#ROC#Rose is rocked!
Hicks ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Rose's jaw. Rose's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Hicks does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lyman Hicks!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lyman Hicks waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: HRL27 Petric vs Thibodeaux
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Rose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rose missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Rose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Rose works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD#
Rose jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones postures up. #SUB#
Rose throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jones escapes and throws Rose's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Rose is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rose is trying to keep Jones in close. #SUB#
Rose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Rose is retaining full guard.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Rose is keeping the position.#T3#
Rose is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Rose wants to sweep but no luck.
Rose is working hard here to advance position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Rose throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Rose is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rose trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones wants to clinch up but Rose keeps it at a distance.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones wants to clinch but Rose slips to the side
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Rose.
Rose throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Rose swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Rose 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#
Jones is looking to clinch. #TD#
Rose closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Rose trying to move into half guard but instead Jones has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Rose wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
Rose is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rose avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rose has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Rose is trying to get back to full guard.
Rose trying to control from the bottom.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rose keeps working.
Rose is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rose avoid being mounted?
Rose moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rose is controlling Jones's posture.
Rose is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Rose actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Rose is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Jones is taking a breather. Rose 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.
Jones is pressing down on Rose's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rose is holding on for now.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a hook but Rose blocks it.
Rose was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Rose against the cage.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. #T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rose's brow.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Rose is trying to stall.
Rose misses with a body punch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Rose won't allow it. #TD#
Rose has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jones regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Rose pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Rose drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Rose off! Rose jumps back into Jones's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Caleb Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Rose connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rose sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Rose avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Rose throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Rose slips under a jab.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Caleb Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Rose in a clinch.
Rose tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Rose avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones blocking some punches.
Rose can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rose blocks it with crossed arms.
Rose prevents a body shot from Jones.
Rose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Rose slips under a jab.
It looked like Rose was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Rose.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Rose up against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rose is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land.
Rose tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Rose drops back down to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Jones jumps guard.
Rose wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #T3#
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rose advances to half guard.
Rose trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caleb Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rose trying to control the pace.
Jones trying to control here. #SUB#
Rose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caleb Jones.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: HRL19 Jackson vs Ribeiro
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Hicks cracks Rose with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hicks throws a shot to the body.
Rose throws an off balance right hand
and Hicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hicks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rose at a distance.
Rose gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hicks.
Hicks lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hicks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hicks misses with an uppercut
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Hicks scores with a shot to the body.
Hicks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hicks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rose missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Hicks lands with a right hand.
Hicks misses with a wild combination.
As Hicks backs off Rose throws a huge counter combo but Hicks manages to avoid it all.
Rose jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hicks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks throws a right hand that Rose ducks under and follows up with a left that Rose also avoids with ease.
Rose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hicks throws the left hand but Rose avoids the punch easily.
Hicks throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Rose to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Hicks misses.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hicks dips to his left and cracks Rose with an uppercut!
Hicks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Rose is rocked!
Hicks connects with a nice cross there... Rose is looking wobbly and Hicks recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Rose to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Hicks jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lyman Hicks!
Lyman Hicks took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: HFL14 Taylor vs Andolini
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Rose stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rose circles away.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Rose sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Rose counters with a straight right hand.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rose counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Rose gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Rose is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A right hand to the body from Rose.
Rose stalling the fight.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Rose. #T1#
Jones is trying to drag Rose to the mat but Rose just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rose works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones avoiding damage as Rose throws knees to the body.
Rose trying to land knees to the body.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Jones gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Rose has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rose working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily. #T2##SUB2#
Rose is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rose has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose 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.
Jones is in close to Rose's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones postures up in Rose's guard and throws a big left but Rose blocks it. #T3#
Rose wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Rose is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Rose's legs - danger averted.
Rose seems keen to control Jones's posture.
Rose not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Rose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
Rose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones trying to control the position.
Rose trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Rose dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Rose as Jones shoots in.
Rose feints the counter takedown.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Rose counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Rose shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rose throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries for a takedown but Rose circles away easily#CL2#
and Rose counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones looking to stall.
Rose working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Rose.
Rose tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Rose improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose avoiding damage.
Jones is trying to drag Rose to the mat but Rose just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rose is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones slows down the pace here.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones taking a breather.
Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Rose prevents the takedown attempt.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Rose cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Rose.
Rose missing with knees to the body.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Rose has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Rose is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones blocking some punches.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rose after a bit of a struggle.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Rose.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land. #T4##TD#
Jones is trying to trip Rose. He has hold of a leg but Rose is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rose working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Rose's brow.
Jones trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rose wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Rose.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Rose shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drake Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Rose. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rose defends it nicely.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rose sprawls well. Rose wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Rose throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots and misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rose to the mat! Rose manages to get full guard.
Rose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rose looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Drake Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Rose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Rose is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jones content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Rose has locked up a guillotine! Rose's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jones is holding on here and Rose must be using up a lot of energy. Jones has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Rose gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brandon Rose!
Brandon Rose really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Northern Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HLR8: Bruce vs Soaki
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Rose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
Hicks lands a nice shot that snaps Rose's head back.
Hicks works the jab nicely.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks misses with a right hand
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hicks throws a nice looking combination but Rose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hicks misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Hicks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rose doesn't seem phased though.
Hicks misses with a left hand
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rose walks into a straight right hand from Hicks.
Hicks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Nice defenses there by Hicks.
Hicks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Hicks.
Rose takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Hicks.
Hicks misses with a right hand
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Hicks misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hicks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hicks connects with a jab.
Rose staying out of range there.#T2#
Rose lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand
and Rose counters with a series of strikes. Hicks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Rose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rose takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hicks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks misses with a hook.
As Hicks backs off Rose throws a huge counter combo but Hicks manages to avoid it all.
Hicks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch combination from Hicks misses.
Rose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hicks.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Rose connects with a looping right hand.
Hicks with a hook.
Hicks misses with a combination #TD2#
and Rose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rose.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hicks is pulling down on Rose's head to control his posture. #T4#
Hicks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rose's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Rose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hicks is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hicks is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rose is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Hicks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hicks has managed to get both his arms back between Rose's legs - danger averted.
Hicks controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Rose moves away and avoids it.
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Hicks throws a right hand that misses
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hicks cracks Rose with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been told by Hicks's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rose throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
Rose's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hicks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rose scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Hicks misses.
Rose misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Hicks misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rose! But no joy.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Rose.#T1#
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rose in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Rose's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Hicks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rose circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rose moves away from the strike by Hicks.
Rose avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Rose throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
Hicks misses with a hook
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hicks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hicks throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hicks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Rose slips under a jab.
Rose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hicks misses with a body punch
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hicks jabs at Rose's body.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose throws out a loose jab but Hicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rose can do to turn this around?
Hicks swings widly with a right hand
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Rose takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hicks lands a nice looking body shot.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hicks throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.#T3#
Hicks misses with a hook to the body
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Lyman Hicks is winning the standup battle so far.
Hicks throws a jab when Rose was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rose! But no joy.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hicks.
Hicks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hicks cracks Rose with a good jab.
Rose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hicks throws out the jab.
Rose moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hicks misses with a straight right.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hicks misses with a hook.
Hicks swings for the body but Rose moves out of range. #T4#
Rose misses with a hook.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Rose is out of range.
Rose throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
Hicks misses with a hook to the body
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rose might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hicks throws a sloppy body shot
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rose counters with a straight right hand.
Hicks misses with a shot to the body
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Hicks throws a right and a left that Rose avoids nicely.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyman Hicks dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hicks misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rose! But no joy.
Rose avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Rose throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
Hicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hicks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
Hicks misses with a double jab.
Rose drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Rose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hicks throws out the jab.
Rose throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
Rose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Rose throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Hicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Rose slips under a jab from Hicks.
Rose throws a counter combo.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Rose throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
Hicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rose to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Hicks.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Rose.
Rose is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rose moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rose throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
Hicks misses with a left hand
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Hicks swings widly with a right hand
and Rose counters with a straight right hand.
Hicks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rose moves away from the strike by Hicks.
A punch combination from Hicks misses.
Despite the aggression on Rose's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Rose moved out of range nicely.
Hicks looks to land a right hand but Rose moved out of range.
Rose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rose avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rose has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rose takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Rose throws a hook to the side of Hicks's head but Hicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hicks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hicks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Rose gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hicks.
Hicks stalks Rose and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rose's face. Rose staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rose swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Hicks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hicks misses with a hook.
Rose throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
Rose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hicks.
Hicks slips a jab from Rose.
Rose takes one to the chin there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hicks.
Rose connects with a right hand. Hicks shakes it off.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Lyman Hicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Rose blocks a jab.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hicks swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hicks scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hicks swings widly with a right hand
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hicks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
A big left from Hicks misses.
Hicks jabs at Rose's body.
Hicks fails to land with a series of punches.
Brandon Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hicks tests Rose's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Hicks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hicks, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Hicks!
Lyman Hicks made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: The Island Season 14, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 04, 2023

#R1#
Mostakaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mostakaev.
Rose throws out a counter right but Mostakaev avoids it with no problem.
Mostakaev swings widly with a right hand
and Rose counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rose, as that shot connected.
Mostakaev throws a hook to the side of Rose's head but Rose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mostakaev throws a lazy right hand but Rose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev throws an off balance right hand
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mostakaev misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Mostakaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.#CL#
Mostakaev drives through and clinches with Rose against the cage.
Mostakaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Rose turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rose has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Mostakaev.
Rose misses with some punches.
Rose scores with a shoulder strike.
Rose scores with a shoulder strike.
Rose is pushing Mostakaev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mostakaev misses with a body punch.
Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mostakaev backwards.
Rose tries a body shot but Mostakaev blocks it.
Mostakaev has been working on his balance at PhoQus Island Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rose.
Rose landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mostakaev throws a head punch that misses.
Rose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mostakaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rose just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Mostakaev fails to land.
Rose lands a left hand.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Mostakaev avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage. #TD#
Mostakaev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rose uses from the top position.
Rose trying to control but Mostakaev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mostakaev has his foot on Rose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rose works his way back into a safe position though.
Rose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Mostakaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mostakaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Rose preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mostakaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mostakaev is tightening it up a little... Rose has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rose reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rose taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mostakaev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kyril Mostakaev!
A less than humble Kyril Mostakaev misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: The Island Season 14, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1#
Rose lands a really nice looking cross but Chinaski seems unphased.
Chinaski's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chinaski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Rose clinches up with Chinaski and pushes him back against the cage.
Chinaski blocking some punches.
Rose drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chinaski.
Chinaski is trying to break free.
Rose misses with a punch to the body.
Rose scores with a hook to the body.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by Chinaski. #TD#
Rose has Chinaski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rose pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Chinaski tumbling to the mat - Rose dives into Chinaski's guard.#SUB#
Rose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rose stopping the sweep attempt from Chinaski.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Chinaski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chinaski wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Chinaski controlling the position.
Rose slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Rose is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chinaski is just riding it out for now. Rose eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Rose is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chinaski is trying to stand back up but Rose is controlling him
Chinaski is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rose is looking for a kimura but Chinaski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rose to get the leverage.
Chinaski is trying to get back to full guard.
Rose is keen to just control but Chinaski is a slippery customer.
Rose is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chinaski!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rose quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Rose but it's paid off an Chinaski is forced to tap! Nice work by Rose.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Rose!
In his post fight interview, Brandon Rose started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: The Island Season 14, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Ferriera dives in for a single leg takedown but Rose sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferriera smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Rose clinches up with Ferriera and pushes him back against the cage.
Rose tries for a takedown but Ferriera manages to get underhooks.
Rose tries a body shot but Ferriera blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rose has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ferriera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose tries to pull guard but Ferriera won't allow it.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Rose.
Ferriera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferriera gets underhooks to prevent Rose's takedown attempt.
Rose letting Ferriera take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferriera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rose will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferriera up against the cage.
Rose tries to pull guard but Ferriera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Rose letting Ferriera take a breather here.
Ferriera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferriera trying to stall but Rose improves his position.
Rose goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferriera prevents it.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferriera walks away with a smile on his face. Rose gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rose missing with a left hand there. Ferriera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Rose has closed the distance and engaged Ferriera in a clinch.
Ferriera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rose takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ferriera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rose lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferriera backwards.
Ferriera looking to stall. #T2#
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Ferriera avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage.
Rose misses with some punches.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ferriera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ferriera struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Rose fails to pull guard.
Ferriera throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land.
Ferriera blocking some punches.
Ferriera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferriera misses with a body punch.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
Ferriera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rose takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ferriera is working Rose over against the cage.#T3#
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferriera is pressed up against the cage. Rose has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ferriera down to the mat. Ferriera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Rose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferriera.
Ferriera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ferriera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow. #TD2#
Rose pulls guard effortlessly.
Ferriera trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rose had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferriera defends it easily.
Ferriera trying to move into half guard but instead Rose has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Rose sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ferriera's guard. #T4#
Rose landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Rose is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rose wants to free his trapped foot but Ferriera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rose 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.
Rose is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ferriera!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Rose dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Rose closes the distance and pushes Ferriera back into the cage.
Rose stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferriera misses with some punches.
Rose goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferriera prevents it.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Rose throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ferrieras head.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Ferriera avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rose.
Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Ferriera is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rose is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ferriera to the mat. Ferriera regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Ferriera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferriera tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferriera working a defensive guard here.
Ferriera keeping full guard, as Rose tries to pass.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferriera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferriera is keeping the position for now.
Rose is pushing down on Ferriera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferriera is fighting to maintain full guard but Rose has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferriera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rose. #SUB2#
Rose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferriera has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rose working Ferriera over with strikes.
Brandon Rose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rose trying to control from half guard but Ferriera is working away.
Ferriera wants to get back to full guard.
Ferriera wants to get back to full guard but Rose has passed into side control.
Ferriera wants to control but Rose postures up.
Rose tries to move to mount but Ferriera blocks the move with his legs.
Rose advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
Rose tries to control but Ferriera wriggling away.
Rose controlling the position easily from mount.
Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rose wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferriera avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rose. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Rose swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ferriera is now in Rose's guard. A big mistake from Rose there, giving up the dominant position!
Ferriera trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rose is looking for a triangle but Ferriera pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Rose 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ferriera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferriera wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Rose closes the distance and pushes Ferriera back into the cage.
Ferriera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rose.
Ferriera looking to slow down the pace here.
Ferriera tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Rose fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rose is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferriera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ferriera to keep the fight standing.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Rose.
Ferriera misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose is trying to pull guard but Ferriera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ferriera fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Rose clinches up with Ferriera and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Rose jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ferriera walks away with a smile on his face. Rose gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Ferriera.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rose throws a hook but Ferriera blocks it.
Ferriera tries to counter with a takedown but Rose is quick to defend against it.
Rose looks to land a left hand but Ferriera moved out of range nicely.
Rose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferriera slips a straight right by Rose.
Rose tries to clinch but Ferriera is having none of it.
Ferriera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose.
Brandon Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferriera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rose misses with an uppercut. Ferriera saw that one coming.
Ferriera misses with a straight left.
Ferriera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rose sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferriera somewhat.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ferriera tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Ferriera back against the cage.
Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferriera backwards.
Rose tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferriera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferriera can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
The referee calls for Ferriera to work.
Ferriera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rose. #T3##TD2#
Rose manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Rose has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferriera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rose is trying to control the position but Ferriera postures up.
Ferriera throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Rose looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ferriera is defending well. Rose quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ferriera has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rose celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Rose!
Brandon Rose bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: KIFC 95-
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Rose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to avoid it but Rose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakamura to the ground. Nakamura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Nakamura gets tackled into the cage by Rose. Rose maintains the clinch.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakamura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Rose pulls guard successfully.
Rose trying to control the position.
Rose 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.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is working Rose over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nakamura trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rose looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've been hearing good reports from Rose's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rose utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rose tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Rose is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakamura is aware though and is defending well.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakamura trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Rose blocks nicely.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Rose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakamura's guard. #REVR#
Nakamura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rose. #T2#
Rose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakamura is trying to control the position but Rose postures up.
Rose wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rose looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura is trying to keep Rose in close. #SUB2#
Nakamura is looking for a triangle but Rose pushes his legs off easily.
Rose trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Nakamura looking for a triangle here. Rose is fighting it but it looks tight! Nakamura pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rose is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hajime Nakamura!
A victorious Hajime Nakamura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KIFC 84
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Vonnegut there.
Rose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vonnegut sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rose somewhat.#TD#
Rose gets a double leg takedown into Vonnegut's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose wants to control from the top but Vonnegut keeps moving. #SUB#
Rose drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rose as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Vonnegut screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rose! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Brandon Rose!
An out of breath and clearly excited Brandon Rose thanked Island clothing lite for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: KIFC 72
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Rose clinches. #TD#
Downe pulls Rose into guard.
Downe keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
Rose works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rose is trying to work for a kimura but Downe is defending well. #SUB2#
Rose wants to work for an arm triangle but Downe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Downe is looking for a sweep. Rose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Downe actively working from the bottom here.
Rose prevents Downe from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rose is working for a submission of some sort.
Rose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Downe's coaches at PhoQus Island Training have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Downe wants to get back to full guard but Rose has mounted him!#SUB2#
Rose has hold of Downe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Downe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Downe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rose wants to pass to mount but Downe is defending the position.
Rose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Downe keeps working.
Downe trying to control from the bottom.
Rose passes to full mount!
Downe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rose wants to control the pace but Downe is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Rose looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rose seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Downe is holding on tight. #T2#
Downe has given up his back here. Will Rose look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Downe tries to escape but Rose has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Rose looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Rose is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Downe defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Rose is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Downe taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Rose.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Rose!
Brandon Rose really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Island clothing lite logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Tukya Downe stepped up to the mic, saying 'What a scam!!!'.

Event: KIFC 67
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Rose closes the distance and clinches.
Rose keeps control of Vonnegut as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Vonnegut breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Vonnegut. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vonnegut.
Vonnegut throws out a powerful jab.
Vonnegut definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sikke Vonnegut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vonnegut lands with a nice body punch.
Vonnegut circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vonnegut, as that shot connected.
Vonnegut scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vonnegut lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rose takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Rose tries to clinch up.
Rose closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vonnegut counters with a left to the body.
Vonnegut thuds his right hand into Rose's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Rose looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Vonnegut keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
Vonnegut really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose passes Vonnegut's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Rose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vonnegut doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rose. #SUB2#
Rose is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vonnegut sees it coming and defends easily.
Vonnegut is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Rose seems to be looking for submissions.
Rose trying to control from half guard but Vonnegut is working away. #SUB2#
Rose is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vonnegut is just riding it out for now. Rose eventually gives up the hold.
Rose controlling the action here.#T2#
Vonnegut is not content to let Rose control the position.
Vonnegut is controlling Rose's trapped leg to prevent Rose from advancing to side control.
Rose keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vonnegut is looking to improve his position.
Rose perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Rose is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vonnegut sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rose is trying to work for a kimura but Vonnegut is defending well.
Vonnegut knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rose on the ground.
Vonnegut trying to control but Rose postures up. #T3#
Vonnegut wants to get back to full guard.
Rose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Rose is working for a submission of some sort.
Vonnegut is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Rose wants to work for an arm triangle but Vonnegut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rose looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Rose is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vonnegut sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vonnegut doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rose.
Vonnegut trying to control but Rose postures up. #T4#
Vonnegut tries to roll over but Rose keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rose is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vonnegut sees it coming and defends easily.
Rose works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rose punching from mount but Vonnegut doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Vonnegut avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rose.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Rose looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rose fails to take his opponent's back.
Rose unloads with some shots from mount but Vonnegut bucks and avoids them well.
Rose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vonnegut is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Rose dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rose fails with the takedown
and Vonnegut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Vonnegut lands.
Vonnegut thuds his right hand into Rose's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rose wants to clinch but Vonnegut slips to the side
and Vonnegut counters with a stiff right hand.
Rose doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rose misses with a left hand
and Vonnegut counters with a nice body shot.
Sikke Vonnegut is winning the standup battle so far.
Rose gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vonnegut.
Rose misses with a combination
and Vonnegut makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vonnegut keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rose on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Vonnegut digs a good body shot into Rose's ribs.
Vonnegut catches Rose with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rose gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#Rose is rocked!
Vonnegut moves in close and cracks Rose with a massive right hand! Rose, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Vonnegut!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sikke Vonnegut!

Event: KIFC 54
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Rose moves into the clinch successfully.
Bat trying to stall but Rose improves his position. #TD2#
Rose drags the fight down to the ground.
Bat throws an elbow that misses. Rose uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bat's guard. Nice move by Rose!#REVB#
Bat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rose wants to control from the top but Bat keeps moving.
Rose controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bat trying to control the position.
Rose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose slips nicely into half guard.
Rose is thwarting Bat's attempts to control the position.
Rose passes to side control.
Bat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB2#
Rose has hold of Bat's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bat tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rose cranks the arm and Bat screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bat, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brandon Rose!
Brandon Rose gave a mention to Island clothing lite in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: KIFC 38
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Rose clinches. #TD#
Nakamura tightens his grip and picks Rose up, before dumping him to the ground. Rose manages to land in guard.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Rose is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rose had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rose working for a triangle but Nakamura defends it easily. #SUB2#
Rose has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nakamura drops back looking for a leg! Rose is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rose manages to kick Nakamura off! Nakamura jumps back into Rose's guard.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB2#
Rose looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nakamura passes into side control.
Rose is looking for a sweep.
Rose keeps trying to improve his position.
Rose managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nakamura.
The strikes coming from Nakamura are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rose tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakamura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rose is trying to control Nakamura's posture but Nakamura avoids it.
Rose is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Nakamura is trying to get an arm triangle but Rose is defending well.
Rose is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Nakamura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nakamura is chipping away with strikes.
Rose 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.
Nakamura trying to control the position but Rose is working away. #SUB#
Nakamura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rose has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Rose tries to improve position but can't.
Nakamura working the ground and pound but Rose is defending the strikes.
Rose tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nakamura easily slips into full mount!
Rose is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura throws a strike there. Rose manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Rose actively working from the bottom here.
Rose is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Nakamura 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. #T4#
Rose is looking to improve his position.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rose's head. #SUB2#
Nakamura moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rose.
Nakamura fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Nakamura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rose, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura wants to control for a moment but Rose uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hajime Nakamura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Rose has managed to clinch.
Nakamura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakamura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rose scores with a shot to the side of Nakamura's head.
Nakamura prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rose jumps guard but Nakamura stands there with Rose around his waist. Rose gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rose misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Rose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rose slows down the pace here. #TD#
Nakamura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nakamura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Nakamura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rose is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Rose wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Rose passes Nakamura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakamura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rose can do to turn this around?
Rose wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Rose passes Nakamura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nakamura wants to control but Rose is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rose is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakamura is just riding it out for now. Rose eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Rose is looking for a kimura but Nakamura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rose to get the leverage. #T2##SUB#
Nakamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rose throwing shots but Nakamura is blocking nicely.
Rose seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakamura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Nakamura actively working from the bottom here.
Rose wants to take a breather but Nakamura is having none of it.
Hajime Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Rose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nakamura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rose. #T3#
Rose trying to control from Nakamura's half guard. Nakamura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rose postures up.
Rose trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Rose won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Nakamura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rose was covering up waiting for the punch and Nakamura finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Rose is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Rose tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rose had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nakamura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakamura has managed to get both his arms back between Rose's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakamura's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Nakamura clinches up with Rose and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Nakamura has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rose regains guard immediately.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Rose 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.
Nakamura trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Rose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakamura is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Rose looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily.
Nakamura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rose's guard.
Rose tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nakamura is trying for a kimura here. Rose looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nakamura wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hajime Nakamura!
Hajime Nakamura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KIFC 27
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1##TD#
Rose is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Noland's half guard.
Rose works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Rose wants to finish this one by submission but Noland is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rose.
Noland tries to buck Rose off but Rose takes his back! #SUB#
Noland preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Noland fending off the submission attempt from Rose. #SUB#
Noland is trying to defend against the choke here but Rose has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Rose Tightens the hold and Noland taps out furiously! Rose displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brandon Rose!
After the big win, Brandon Rose made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Island clothing lite and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Chuck Noland spoke after the fight, saying 'Been struggling with mental health lately, going to get that fixed now and hopefully I'll be back stronger. '.

Event: KIFC 10
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Rose shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reynolds napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Rose tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rose has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rose thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Rose is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Reynolds is trying to escape and Rose transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Reynolds is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rose! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Rose!
After the big win, Brandon Rose made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Island clothing lite and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: KIFC 6
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Rose drives through and clinches with Merinashvili against the cage. #TD2#
Rose works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Merinashvili pushes a forearm under Rose's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rose is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zirko Merinashvili!

Event: KIFC 2
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1##CL#
Rose drives through and clinches with Mostakaev against the cage. #TD#
Rose gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mostakaev regains guard. #SUB2#
Rose is posturing up here but Mostakaev has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rose tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rose has to tap! Slick submission there by Mostakaev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyril Mostakaev!

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