Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 75:
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
Monroe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lahey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body kick from Monroe.
Lahey misses with a two punch combination.
Lahey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lahey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monroe.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
A big left from Monroe misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Monroe has knocked Lahey down with a huge combo! Monroe steps away and waves a wobbly Lahey back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Lahey is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jim Lahey has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahey get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Lahey stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Monroe runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francesco Monroe!
Francesco Monroe spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Norling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Hun does it's job there.
Hun avoids the body shot from Norling.
Norling scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Attila Hun has been cut.
Hun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norling doesn't seem bothered though.
Norling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hun has knocked Norling down with a huge combo! Hun steps away and waves a wobbly Norling back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Norling is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
We've been told by Hun's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norling throws a leg kick
letting Hun counter with a right hand.
Norling is still on wobbly legs! Can Hun finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Norling.
Norling seems to have recovered his senses.
Norling scores with a jab. Hun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Hun.#T1#
Hun stuns Norling with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hun.
Hun throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hun darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Norling misses with a body punch
and Hun counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Norling is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Attila Hun!
During a confident post fight interview, Attila Hun thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RSE 66: Funeral Fog
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Lahey throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Al Dariush on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Dariush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Lahey misses.
Jim Lahey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lahey scores with a jab to the body.
Lahey throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Al Dariush counters with a crisp one two that drops Lahey! Al Dariush thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lahey to his feet! Lahey is in big trouble!#ROC#Lahey is rocked!
Al Dariush drops Lahey with a straight right hand, right on the button! Al Dariush follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgars Al Dariush!
Edgars Al Dariush is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Edgars Al Dariush thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF Fight Night 25
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Tatum misses with a body shot.
Jaxon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Jaxon shoots in and bounces Tatum off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jaxon throwing strikes from guard but Tatum blocks nicely.
Jaxon wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
Jaxon controlling from the top position.
Tatum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jaxon on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum has Jaxon pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Tatum is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jaxon distracts Tatum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jaxon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tatum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaxon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jaxon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jaxon stopping the sweep attempt from Tatum.
Tatum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tatum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jaxon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tatum has Jaxon pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jaxon shoots in and drives through. Tatum sprawls well.
Jaxon misses with a takedown attempt - Tatum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tatum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jaxon shoots in but Tatum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tatum is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jayson Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Jaxon.#T3#
Tatum wants to clinch.
Jaxon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tatum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Frank Jaxon has been cut.
Tatum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaxon on the side of the head.
Jayson Tatum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatum tries to bum rush Jaxon with a series of wild strikes but Jaxon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jaxon tries to counter with a clinch but Tatum shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Tatum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaxon doesn't seem bothered though.
Tatum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tatum scores with a hook to the body. Jaxon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tatum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jaxon.
Tatum goes for a small jab and connects. Now Tatum goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Jaxon stumbles back but Tatum runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Jaxon to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Jaxon will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jayson Tatum!
Jayson Tatum thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barboza
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Norling slips under a jab.
Costeau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Costeau tries to clinch but Norling moves out of range.
Norling throws out a counter right but Costeau avoids it with no problem.
Costeau delivers a nice body kick.
Costeau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champion Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Good leg kick by Costeau.
A head kick from Costeau lands but Norling takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Norling takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Norling tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Norling misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Costeau moves into the clinch.
Norling tries to circle away but Costeau has him pinned against the cage.
Norling lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Norling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norling dodges the punch combination from Costeau.
RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costeau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Norling at a distance. #T1#
Costeau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Costeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Costeau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Costeau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Costeau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norling will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Costeau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norling.
Norling throws the left hand but Costeau avoids the punch easily.
Costeau was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Costeau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Norling lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Norling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costeau throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
Costeau looks to throw the jab but Norling is out of range.
Costeau misses with an uppercut. Norling saw that one coming.
Norling misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Costeau misses its target.
Norling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Costeau. Costeau obviously looking to wear him down.
Costeau with the inside leg kick. #T2##CL#
Costeau gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Costeau breaks the clinch.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Costeau.
Costeau misses with an uppercut.
Norling lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Norling scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Costeau takes a swing at Norling's ribcage but misses.
Costeau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Costeau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Costeau.
Costeau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norling rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costeau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Costeau misses.
Costeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costeau cracks a nice hook into Norling's ribs.#T3#
Costeau throws a lazy body kick #KD2#
and Norling counters with a crisp one two that drops Costeau! Norling thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Costeau to his feet! Costeau is in big trouble!
Costeau tries to land a front kick but Norling steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Costeau scores with a shot to the body.
Costeau lands with a nice combination. Norling backs away looking to recover.
Norling lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Norling fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Costeau to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Costeau looks to clinch but Norling throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Costeau taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nils Norling!
Nils Norling bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RSE 57: Thorns Of Desolation
Date: Mar 06, 2024

#R1#
Lahey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cifaretto swings for the body but Lahey moves out of range.
Lahey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lahey!
Cifaretto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lahey.
We've been told by Cifaretto's head coaches at Top of Food Chain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lahey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as Cifaretto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lahey doesn't seem phased though.
Cifaretto needs to keep his hands up - Lahey had a free shot at his head there.
Lahey plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Cifaretto to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Cifaretto just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Lahey!
An out of breath Jim Lahey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SUPREME 14
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Bjorkman slips a jab from Franks.
Good exchange - Franks coming out on top.
Bjorkman moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjorkman. Franks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaxon Franks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjorkman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bjorkman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bjorkman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Franks.
Bjorkman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Franks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bjorkman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bjorkman looks to land a left hand but Franks moved out of range nicely.
Franks stuns Bjorkman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Bjorkman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Franks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjorkman.
A combination from Franks does no damage.
Franks misses with a double jab.
Bjorkman wants to clinch.
Franks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bjorkman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franks scores with the left hand. Bjorkman knows he should have avoided that one.
Bjorkman lands the left hand.#T1#
Franks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bjorkman on the side of the head.
Bjorkman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Franks throws the left hand but Bjorkman avoids the punch easily.
Bjorkman fails to land with a series of punches.
Franks misses with a double jab.
Bjorkman throws a jab but it's blocked by Franks.
Bjorkman defending well as Franks loads up on a big left hand.
A nice combination there by Bjorkman.
Bjorkman misses with a wild body shot.
Franks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Bjorkman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Franks needs to keep his hands up - Bjorkman had a free shot at his head there.
Bjorkman stuns Franks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjorkman scores with a body shot.
Franks scores with a nice head shot.
Franks takes a swing at Bjorkman's ribcage but misses.
Bjorkman lands the left hand.
Bjorkman cracks Franks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bjorkman tries to clinch but Franks moves out of range.
Franks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Franks. #T2#
Franks defending well as Bjorkman loads up on a big left hand.
Bjorkman moves away from the strike by Franks.
Bjorkman with a nice cross.
Franks lands with a shot to the body.
Bjorkman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bjorkman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franks.
A little feinted left hand from Bjorkman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bjorkman doesn't manage to clinch there - Franks circles away.
Franks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bjorkman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Franks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bjorkman connects with a jab.
Franks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bjorkman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franks.
Bjorkman is looking for a counter combo.
Franks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice shot by Bjorkman.#KD#
Bjorkman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Franks sprawling to the canvas! Franks rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bjorkman finish him?! #ROC#Franks is rocked!
Franks looks to land a left hand but Bjorkman moved out of range nicely.
Franks is still on wobbly legs! Can Bjorkman finish him?
Franks lands with a nice combination. Bjorkman backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Bjorkman has been cut.
Franks misses with a double jab.
Franks seems to have recovered his senses.
Bjorkman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bjorkman lands the left hand.#T3#
Franks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bjorkman connects with a single shot there.
Bjorkman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Franks momentarily.
Franks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bjorkman plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Franks to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Franks just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Bjorkman!

Event: NYF 55: Makoba vs Crusher
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Chase as Jaxon shoots in.
Chase throws a jab when Jaxon was well out of range.
It seemed like Jaxon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chase tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaxon was well out of range. Poor timing from Chase.
Jaxon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jaxon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No luck for Jaxon with that takedown attempt.
Chase throws a head kick that Jaxon semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Frank Jaxon has been cut.
Chase lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Jaxon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chase quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chase is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jaxon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jaxon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Jaxon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chase has worked his arm free - good work by Chase!
Chase is looking to get back to his feet here but Jaxon is keeping cool and he's managed to take Chase's back.
Chase trying to get back to his feet but Jaxon is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Jaxon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Our spies down at at Jim Gym inform us that Jaxon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jaxon looking to hold on to the position here but Chase rolls and ends up regaining guard. #T2#
Jaxon is in close to Chase's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaxon trying to control the position from guard on top but Chase is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaxon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chase keeping moving, preventing Jaxon from controlling successfully.
Jaxon postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.
Jaxon stops Chase from standing up.
Jaxon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chase being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Jaxon throws a strike but Chase rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Jaxon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chase looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jaxon wants to improve his position but instead Chase has moved into half guard.
Chase is trying to control. Jaxon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chase will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Chase wants to get back to his feet.
Jaxon gets full guard.
Jaxon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chase trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaxon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chase throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chase lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaxon shoots in and drives through. Chase sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Chase on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Chase dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Jaxon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Chase as he connects with a hook.
Jaxon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaxon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chase.
A shot to the liver by Chase. Beautiful body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Chase. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chase.
Chase scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaxon doesn't seem bothered though.
Chase paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Frank Jaxon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chase scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jaxon in his tracks.
Chase takes a swing at Jaxon's ribcage but misses.
Jaxon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Jaxon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chase throws an overhand right that lands on Jaxon's shoulder, as Jaxon tries to avoid the shot.
Chase looks to throw the jab but Jaxon is out of range.
A cross from Chase lands.#T1#
Chase throws a sloppy head kick and Jaxon moves out of range easily.
Chase misses with a looping right.
Jaxon looks for a takedown but Chase sprawls well.
Danny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaxon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chase to score with a decent uppercut.
Jaxon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Chase lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jaxon doesn't seem phased though.
Decent striking displayed by Chase there.
Chase takes a swing at Jaxon's ribcage but misses.
Chase is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A slow jab from Chase misses its intended target.
Jaxon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jaxon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Chase counter with a right hand. #T2#
Jaxon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chase tries to avoid it but Jaxon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chase to the ground. Chase escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Danny Chase has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Jaxon.
Good exchange - Chase coming out on top.#ROC#Jaxon is rocked!
Chase misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaxon.
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!
Jaxon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jaxon is still on wobbly legs! Can Chase finish him?
Chase drops Jaxon with a straight right hand, right on the button! Chase follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Chase!
A relieved looking Danny Chase thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH:Tryastsyn v Dankovich 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Silver gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Norling throws a wild body kick that Silver sees coming a mile off.
Norling throws a leg kick but Silver sees it coming and moves out of range.
Norling misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Norling, as that shot connected.
Silver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Norling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Terry Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Silver.
Norling throws a lazy right hand but Silver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silver has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Norling takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silver lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silver cracks Norling with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Silver misses with a right hand
and Norling counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Silver takes the fight into the clinch.
Silver doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Norling blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Norling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silver tries to bum rush Norling with a series of wild strikes but Norling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Norling pushes him off.
Silver throws a jab when Norling was well out of range.
Norling throws out a counter right but Silver avoids it with no problem.
Good work by Silver as he checks the leg kick.
Silver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silver lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silver with a hook.
Silver throws a right hand that misses
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silver misses with a body shot.
Norling's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Norling duly obliges. #T2#
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!
Norling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silver lands a nice hook to Norling's body. Norling takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silver throws a poor cross that misses
letting Norling counter with a right hand.
Silver slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silver misses the jab.
Silver throws a poor cross that misses
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norling on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice straight punches there by Norling. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norling.
Silver misses with a double jab.
Silver wants to clinch.#T3#
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norling was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
Norling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Norling lands a nice shot that snaps Silver's head back.
Silver throws a leg kick but Norling moved away.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Norling circles away. #CL#
Silver closes the distance and pushes Norling back into the cage.
Silver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norling backwards. #BC2#
Norling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silver lands a nice shot to the body.
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norling was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
Silver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norling.
Silver misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Norling takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Norling throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver swings widly with a right hand
and Norling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silver takes one on the button.
Silver misses with a hook. Norling ducked under it nicely.
Silver throws a low kick, looking for Norling's leg but Norling calmly moves out of range.
Silver lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Silver throws a jab but it's blocked by Norling.
Silver backing away here, and Norling unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Silver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norling throws out the jab.
Norling buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Norling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver scores with a hook to the body. Norling takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nils Norling will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Silver takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Norling breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Silver.
Silver wants to clinch up but Norling keeps it at a distance.
Norling only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Silver cracks Norling with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silver scores with a nice head shot.
Silver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver misses the body punch
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silver fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Norling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silver throws out the jab.
Silver misses with a double jab
and Norling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Silver tests Norling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Norling walks into a stiff left hand from Silver.
Left hook, right uppercut from Norling.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norling.
Silver blocks a leg kick.
Silver misses with a straight left.
Silver blocks a head kick by Norling.
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norling was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
Silver misses with a lunging right hand
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norling throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silver misses the body punch
enabling Norling to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Silver.
Silver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norling.
Silver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silver lands a leg kick that knocks Norling off balance momentarily.
Norling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silver throws out a leg kick but Norling moves out of range and Silver only half commits.
Silver tries to clinch up but Norling circles away and keeps his distance.
Norling has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Norling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silver shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Norling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silver.
Silver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Silver clinches.
Silver tries a knee to the head but Norling blocks it.
Silver blocking some punches.
Norling is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Norling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norling scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Norling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Silver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silver putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Norling in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Norling working aggressively here.
Silver gets through Norling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norling lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Silver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Norling blocks it with crossed arms.
Norling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Silver struggles to land a body shot inside as Norling controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Norling.
Norling lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Norling blocks a body shot from Silver. #BC2#
Norling breaks from the clinch.
Norling darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Norling throws a hook to the side of Silver's head but Silver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norling tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silver misses with a body shot.
Silver misses with a kick to the body.
Jab from Norling.
Silver throws a right and a left that Norling avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Terry Silver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Norling throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silver.
Silver swings for the body but Norling moves out of range.
Norling was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nils Norling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Norling circles away.
Norling takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norling throws a head kick but Silver moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver lands with a nice body punch.
Silver tries to clinch
and Norling counters with a nice uppercut.
Norling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silver finds it's way round the side to connect with Norling's head.
Norling throws an off balance right hand
and Silver counters with a good, hard body kick but Norling shrugs it off.
Norling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Silver thows a leg kick but Norling checks it
and Norling counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norling. #CL#
Norling gets tackled into the cage by Silver. Silver maintains the clinch.
Silver keeps control of Norling as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norling blocks an uppercut.
Silver lands a good knee to the midsection. Norling won't want to take too many of those.
Norling misses with a punch to the body.
Norling blocks a body shot from Silver.
Norling has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Silver tries to throw a body punch but Norling avoids it by throwing Silver back against the cage.
Silver lands with a right to the head.
Norling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Norling prevents a body shot from Silver. #T2#
Silver landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for Silver.
Silver tries a body shot but Norling blocks it.
Silver tries a body shot but Norling blocks it.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norling blocks a body shot from Silver.
Norling misses with a punch on the inside.
Norling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norling misses with a punch on the inside.
Silver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silver pushes Norling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Norling breaks from the clinch.
Norling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Silver.
Norling misses with a low kick.#T3#
A jab from Silver finds it's way through Norling's defenses.
Silver moves out of range of the strikes.
Silver misses with a looping left.#KD#
Silver steps into range and cracks Norling with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Norling flops backwards and Silver dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Norling is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Nils Norling's cut even more.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Norling is still in real trouble! Can Silver finish him?
Silver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Norling on the ground.
Norling keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully.
Silver looking to pass the guard.
Silver is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Norling seems to have recovered his senses.
Silver has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Silver looking to sit in guard and control but Norling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver working a defensive guard but Norling manages to pass into side control anyway.
Silver is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Norling is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silver is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Silver!
After the big win, Terry Silver made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sakura Style and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RSE 48: Vengeance
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Lahey connects with the punch.
Lahey stuffs the takedown attempt from Levesque. Levesque gets slowly back to his feet.
Lahey dips to his left and cracks Levesque with an uppercut!
Levesque has a takedown stuffed.
Nice shot by Lahey.
Levesque on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lahey wobbles Levesque with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Lahey dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Levesque to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Lahey!
Jim Lahey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF 52 Carter vs Dujardin II
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Zigaro tries to clinch but Jaxon is having none of it.
Zigaro works Jaxon's body with a nice hook.
Zigaro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jaxon gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Frank Jaxon has been cut.
Zigaro moves in looking to clinch but Jaxon pushes him off.
Zigaro connects with a solid leg kick.
Jaxon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Jaxon gets a double leg takedown into Zigaro's guard.
Zigaro pulls Jaxon in close to prevent any damage.
Jaxon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zigaro keeping moving, preventing Jaxon from controlling successfully.
Zigaro working a defensive guard but Jaxon manages to pass into side control anyway. #T1#
Zigaro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaxon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jaxon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zigaro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zigaro tries to bench press Jaxon off him but Jaxon keeps the position.
Zigaro is not content to let Jaxon control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zigaro pushes Jaxon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jaxon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jaxon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jaxon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Zigaro!
Zigaro is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T2#
Jaxon sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zigaro tries to hold on but Jaxon pushes him away.
Zigaro is desperately trying to improve his position but Jaxon has a good base and remains in mount.
Zigaro tries to lock up and control but Jaxon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zigaro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jaxon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Jaxon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zigaro to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zigaro shrugs it off.
Zigaro is squirming around, avoiding Jaxon's attempts to control the action.
Zigaro wants to control but Jaxon is having none of it.
Zigaro is looking to improve his position but Jaxon isn't that keen on the idea.
Zigaro is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T3#
Zigaro is squirming around, avoiding Jaxon's attempts to control the action.
Zigaro wants to hold on but Jaxon pushes him away.
Jaxon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zigaro's face.
Zigaro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zigaro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zigaro wants to improve his position but Jaxon is controlling well.
Jaxon stops Zigaro from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jaxon in particular looking to stall.
Jaxon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zigaro trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Jaxon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jaxon wants to control but Zigaro is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Jaxon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zigaro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zigaro is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zigaro is staying active underneath Jaxon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zigaro wants to improve his position but Jaxon is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zigaro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zigaro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zigaro is holding on to half guard well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Jaxon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Jaxon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zigaro lands a leg kick that knocks Jaxon off balance momentarily.
Tristan Zigaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaxon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zigaro counters with a straight right hand.
Jaxon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zigaro defends it nicely.
Jaxon moves out of range as Zigaro throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaxon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Jaxon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zigaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jaxon. That did some damage!
Zigaro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zigaro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaxon.#T1#
Jaxon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaxon moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZigaro.
Zigaro moves in looking to clinch but Jaxon pushes him off.
Jaxon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zigaro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice sprawl there from Zigaro as Jaxon shoots in.
Jaxon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zigaro tries to clinch but Jaxon moves out of range.
Jaxon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zigaro scores with a spinning back kick!
Zigaro keeps Jaxon at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Jaxon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zigaro's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaxon trying to control but Zigaro is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jaxon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jaxon trying to control but Zigaro is working from the bottom.
Jaxon stops Zigaro from standing up.
Jaxon trying to control but Zigaro is working from the bottom.
Jaxon throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Zigaro scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zigaro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zigaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zigaro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jaxon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Jaxon looks for a takedown but Zigaro sprawls well.
Zigaro delivers a nice body kick.
Zigaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jaxon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zigaro.
Zigaro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jaxon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zigaro tries to avoid it but Jaxon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zigaro to the ground. Zigaro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Zigaro moves into the clinch successfully.
Zigaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaxon backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zigaro.
Zigaro lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Zigaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zigaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zigaro lands a left hand. #BC2#
Zigaro breaks the clinch.
Jaxon walks into a left hand.
Frank Jaxon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zigaro. Jaxon shrugs it off though.
Zigaro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zigaro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zigaro thuds his shin into the meat of Jaxon's side.
Tristan Zigaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zigaro thuds a left hand into Jaxon's body.#CL2#
Jaxon gets tackled into the cage by Zigaro. Zigaro maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zigaro.
Zigaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Zigaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Jaxon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zigaro tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaxon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaxon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zigaro manages to circle out of the way.
Zigaro lands a jab.
Zigaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zigaro keeps Jaxon at a distance using the push kick.
Zigaro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaxon.
Jaxon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Jaxon is rocked!
Zigaro lands a big head kick that sends Jaxon to the canvas! Zigaro follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristan Zigaro!

Event: SUPREME 9
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Franks throws a right hand that Toda ducks under and follows up with a left that Toda also avoids with ease.
Franks lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Makoto Toda has been cut.#CL2#
Toda forces Franks back against the cage and clinches.
Toda throws a head punch that misses. #KD#
Franks drops Toda onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Toda is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Toda is rocked!
Nice body punch from Franks.
Toda is still on wobbly legs! Can Franks finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franks throws a big uppercut that drops Toda! More strikes from Franks and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Toda lies dazed against the cage as Franks celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxon Franks!
Jaxon Franks thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C272: Payer vs Albatross
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Magrath fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norling connects with a nice looking jab.
Magrath takes a swing at Norling's ribcage but misses.
Norling scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magrath in his tracks.
Magrath seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Magrath swings for the body but Norling moves out of range.
Magrath misses the jab.
Magrath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magrath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magrath connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magrath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norling throws out the jab.
Norling with the inside leg kick.
Magrath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norling.
Norling works Magrath's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norling thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Norling swings away with a body shot that misses
and Magrath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magrath ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
Magrath digs a good body shot into Norling's ribs.
Magrath smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magrath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norling.
Norling defending well as Magrath loads up on a big left hand.
Magrath connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Magrath.
Magrath bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Norling is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magrath misses with an uppercut. Norling saw that one coming.
Norling has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Norling walks into a straight right hand from Magrath.
A swing and a miss from Magrath.
Despite the aggression on Norling's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Norling misses the body punch
and Magrath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magrath throws a push kick but Norling slaps the foot to one side.
Norling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norling connects with a body shot.
Magrath throws a jab but it's blocked by Norling.
Norling throws a poor cross that misses
letting Magrath counter with a right hand.
Magrath slips a jab from Norling.
Magrath looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Norling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magrath is breathing heavily.
Norling throws a right hand that Magrath ducks under and follows up with a left that Magrath also avoids with ease.
Jab by Magrath.
Magrath connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Norling. That snapped Magrath's head back.
Norling throws a chopping leg kick but Magrath manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Norling avoids the body shot from Magrath.
A shot to the liver by Norling. Beautiful body shot.
Norling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magrath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Norling avoids the body shot from Magrath.
Magrath dodges the punch combination from Norling.
Magrath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magrath. Magrath obviously looking to wear him down.
Norling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Norling stalks Magrath and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Magrath's face. Magrath staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Jaxon Magrath has been cut.
Nice body punch from Norling. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Norling misses.
Magrath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magrath ducks right into an uppercut from Norling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magrath throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Norling throws out a loose jab but Magrath uses good head movement to avoid it.
It appears Magrath was looking to counter with a kick there.
Norling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Norling misses the shot to the body.
Magrath moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magrath moves out of range of the leg kick from Norling.
Norling waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magrath.
It looked like Magrath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magrath misses with a jab to the body
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Norling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Magrath's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Magrath moves out of range of the strikes.
Magrath ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Norling misses with a double jab.
Norling throws a wild body kick that Magrath sees coming a mile off.
Magrath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Norling looks to land a left hand but Magrath moved out of range nicely.
Magrath misses the shot to the body.
Magrath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Norling checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Norling misses.
Norling misses with the combination.
Magrath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Magrath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magrath misses with a wild body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Magrath might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Norling bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magrath's head backwards.
A jab from Magrath finds it's way through Norling's defenses.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Norling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norling tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magrath.
Norling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Magrath.
Magrath takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Magrath throws a leg kick but Norling checks it.
It seemed like Norling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magrath throws a low kick but Norling moves out of range easily. #T2#
Norling throws a nice looking combination but Magrath bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magrath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
As Magrath backs off Norling throws a huge counter combo but Magrath manages to avoid it all.
Magrath slips under a jab from Norling.
Magrath cracks a nice hook into Norling's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magrath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magrath looks to throw the jab but Norling is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Magrath. That snapped Norling's head back.
Magrath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norling is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magrath connects with the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magrath throws a jab when Norling was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Norling missing with a left hand there. Magrath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Magrath.#T3#
A low kick from Magrath misses
and Norling counters with a stiff right hand.
Magrath takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magrath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Magrath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norling manages to avoid it.
Norling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Magrath.
Norling misses with a looping left.
Magrath moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magrath throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Magrath.
Magrath scores with a nice strike.
Magrath misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norling! But no joy.#T4#
Magrath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Norling throws a jab when Magrath was well out of range.
Norling swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Magrath connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Norling momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norling lands with an uppercut that bounces Magrath off the cage and back into range.
Norling swings for the body but Magrath moves out of range.
Magrath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norling.
Norling misses the jab.
A slow jab from Norling misses its intended target.
Norling takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Norling shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Norling misses.
Magrath misses with a looping right.
Norling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jaxon Magrath will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Magrath's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Norling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magrath.
Magrath misses with a hook. Norling ducked under it nicely.
Norling throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magrath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Norling does no damage.
Magrath connects with a good right hand that stumbles Norling. Norling circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Norling misses with a left hand
and Magrath counters with a straight right hand.
Magrath throws a lazy right hand but Norling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norling slips a straight right by Magrath.
Magrath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magrath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Norling takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Norling shapes to counter with a head kick.
Magrath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magrath.#T1#
Magrath throws an overhand right that lands on Norling's shoulder, as Norling tries to avoid the shot.
Nils Norling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magrath stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magrath lands with a shot to the body.
Norling throws a body punch but Magrath moves out of range.
Magrath moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Norling misses its intended target.
Norling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magrath was well out of range. Poor timing from Norling.
Magrath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magrath throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Magrath looks to throw the jab but Norling is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Norling on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magrath swings widly with a right hand
and Magrath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magrath defending well as Norling loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Norling connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magrath momentarily.
Norling throws a low kick, looking for Magrath's leg but Magrath calmly moves out of range.
Norling tries to score with a low kick but Magrath moves his leg out of the way.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Norling! Magrath is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Norling!
Nils Norling spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: NYF Fight Night 19
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Dandrakulo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Frank Jaxon has been cut.
Dandrakulo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dandrakulo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dandrakulo duly obliges.
Dandrakulo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#Jaxon is rocked!
Dandrakulo fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Jaxon square on the jaw! Damn, Jaxon is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Dandrakulo!
Samson Dandrakulo made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

Event: RSE 39: Homicidal Ecstacy
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Lahey misses with a double jab
and Reddick counters with a good low kick that Lahey was not able to check.
Reddick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reddick lands with a hook. Lahey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lahey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reddick.
Lahey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reddick eats them both and turns towards Lahey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Calico Reddick has been cut.
The fighters circling - Lahey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lahey walks into a stiff left hand from Reddick.
Lahey just misses with a punch to the body.
Lahey takes a swing at Reddick's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Reddick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lahey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Reddick.
Lahey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lahey lands the left hand.#KD2#
Reddick feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lahey sprawling to the canvas! Lahey rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Reddick finish him?! #ROC2#Lahey is rocked!
Lahey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Reddick thumps Lahey with a low kick.
Lahey blocks a head kick by Reddick.
Lahey misses with a double jab.
Lahey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reddick moves away.
Lahey lands a hook that stumbles Reddick back into the cage. Lahey follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Reddick to the canvas! Lahey pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Reddick has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jim Lahey!
After winning the bout, Jim Lahey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C267: Matsuzaka vs Talvela
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Marciano thuds his shin into the meat of Norling's side.
Norling throws a leg kick that misses.
Norling throws a poor cross that misses
and Marciano counters with a low kick, right behind Norling 's knee.
Norling looks to land a combination but Marciano avoids it well.
Marciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Norling throws a lazy uppercut
and Norling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick
and Norling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.
A low kick lands for Norling.
Norling misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
Marciano throws a quick counter kick to the body but Norling avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Marciano takes the fight into the clinch.
Marciano lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano missing with knees to the body. #T1#
A short right from Marciano on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
Norling can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside.
Marciano lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Marciano.
Norling looks winded!
Marciano lands a shoulder strike.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marciano lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Marciano.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Norling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
Marciano lands with a left to the head.
Marciano lands a nice knee to the body.
Norling working aggressively here.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Marciano. #T2#
Norling can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
Marciano crunches a lovely knee into Norling's ribcage.
A body shot lands from Marciano.
Marciano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norling is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marciano.
Marciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norling wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Norling avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Norling controls the action.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Marciano.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
Norling is looking to break free of the clinch but Marciano has double underhooks.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norling lands a left hand.
Marciano landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Norling's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Marciano. #T3#
Marciano landing knees to the body.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees to the body from Marciano.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano scores with a shot to the side of Norling's head.
Norling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano's elbow.
Marciano is working Norling over against the cage.
Marciano lands a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
Marciano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Norling lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
A short left from Marciano.
Marciano working Norling over with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marciano.
Norling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marciano swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Norling can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano controls the action.
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Norling is rocked!
Marciano scores a nice knee to the body.
Norling is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norling.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.
Marciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norling takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Marciano.
Marciano lands with a light punch inside.
Marciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norling backwards.
Marciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marciano landing knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marciano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Marciano.
Marciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Marciano working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Marciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Norling takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD#
Marciano lands a big right hand that sends Norling crashing to the mat! Marciano stays standing though and waves Norling back to his feet!
Norling is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Marciano doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Norling crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Norling's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikey Marciano!
Mikey Marciano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RSE 35: Dawn No More Rises
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Holmes. #CL#
Holmes clinches with his opponent.
Holmes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lahey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Jim Lahey has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmes.
Holmes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lahey.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holmes.
Holmes scores with a shoulder strike.
Lahey managing to block the knees to the body from Holmes.
Lahey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lahey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lahey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holmes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holmes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lahey wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmes won't allow it. #T1#
Lahey taking a breather.
Holmes lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Holmes.
Holmes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lahey blocks it with crossed arms.
Lahey can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes controls the action.
Holmes missing with knees to the body.
Holmes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lahey's face.
Lahey misses with some punches.
Holmes scores with a shot to the side of Lahey's head.
Holmes scores with a hook to the body.
Holmes tries a body shot but Lahey blocks it.
Holmes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lahey misses with a punch to the body.
Lahey blocks a body shot from Holmes.
Holmes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holmes digs a right hand into Lahey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lahey's gas tank. #T2#
Holmes tries to work over Lahey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes misses with a punch to the body.
Lahey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahey tries to break free but Holmes pushes him back against the cage.
Lahey misses with some punches.
Holmes scores with a nice hook to the head.#KD#
Holmes drops Lahey with a big knee straight up the middle! Lahey is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Lahey is rocked!
Nice body punch from Holmes.
Lahey is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
Lahey looks winded!#CL#
Holmes takes the fight into the clinch.
Holmes digs a right hand into Lahey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lahey's gas tank.
Lahey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holmes lands a left hand.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holmes jerks Lahey's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Lahey drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Holmes goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Holmes because Lahey was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Michael Holmes!
Michael Holmes retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Michael Holmes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: NYF Fight Night 18
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1#
Jaxon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Jaxon has been cut.#KD2#
Frasheri lands a big shot that drops Jaxon! Can he finish him? #ROC2#Jaxon is rocked!
Frasheri postures up.
Oh Jaxon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaxon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frasheri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jaxon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frasheri wants to pass the guard but Jaxon is keeping the position.
Frasheri trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jaxon's guard.
Jaxon seems to have got his legs back now.#SU2#
Frasheri stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jaxon walks into a stiff left hand from Frasheri.
Frasheri looks to throw the jab but Jaxon is out of range.
Emiljan Frasheri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaxon takes one to the side of the head.
Frasheri throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Jaxon counters by clinching up.
Frasheri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jaxon is keeping busy.
Jaxon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frasheri gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1##BC2#
Frasheri breaks the clinch.
Frasheri has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Frasheri and Jaxon goes tumbling to the canvas! Frasheri follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Jaxon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frasheri.
Jaxon is trying to maintain the position but Frasheri is very close to passing his half guard.
Jaxon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frasheri.
Jaxon wants to improve his position but Frasheri is controlling well.
Frasheri is thwarting Jaxon's attempts to control the position.
Jaxon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frasheri. #T2##SUB#
Jaxon actively working from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frasheri trying to control from Jaxon's half guard. Jaxon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jaxon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Frasheri wants to control from the top but Jaxon keeps moving.
Jaxon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frasheri tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaxon is retaining full guard.
Frasheri looking to sit in guard and control but Jaxon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Jaxon passes Frasheri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Frasheri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frasheri is trying to control but can't.
Jaxon wants to take a breather but Frasheri is having none of it.
Jaxon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Frasheri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jaxon scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frasheri wants to get back to his feet.
Jaxon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT#It looks like Emiljan Frasheri has been cut.
Frasheri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jaxon wants to pass the guard but Frasheri is defending well. #T4#
Jaxon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frasheri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jaxon stops Frasheri from getting back to his feet.
Frasheri throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Frasheri is refusing to be controlled, as Jaxon sits in half guard. #SUB#
Jaxon is working for a kimura but Frasheri is defending it quite comfortably.
Frasheri is looking for a sweep. Jaxon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiljan Frasheri dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Nice shot lands for Frasheri.#KD2#
Frasheri bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Jaxon! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #CUT2#Frank Jaxon's cut is getting worse.
Frasheri trying to control but Jaxon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jaxon is looking for a triangle but Frasheri pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaxon being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jaxon is on top in guard. #REVR#
Frasheri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Frasheri looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jaxon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Frasheri is looking to get back to full guard here but Jaxon has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jaxon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jaxon trying to control the position but Frasheri is working away.
Frasheri is looking for a sweep.
Jaxon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frasheri keeps working. #T2#
Jaxon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jaxon is putting a hurting on Frasheri here, landing some big shots from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frasheri can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jaxon is looking to take a break and control but Frasheri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frasheri tries to buck Jaxon off but Jaxon is having none of it.
Jaxon tries to score with some ground and pound. Frasheri controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Jaxon tries for a kimura but Frasheri is defending well.
Frasheri is trying to control Jaxon's posture but Jaxon avoids it. #T3##SUB#
Jaxon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jaxon landing a few strikes. #CUT#The cut above Emiljan Frasheri's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Frasheri parries the strikes from Jaxon easily there. Jaxon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Frasheri to escape.
Jaxon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frasheri keeps working.
Jaxon cracks Frasheri with a big elbow. #T4#
Frasheri tries to bench press Jaxon off him but Jaxon keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Frasheri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frank Jaxon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frasheri taking punishment in the form of punches. #CUT#Emiljan Frasheri's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Jaxon!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Jaxon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C261: Matsuzaka vs Perkele II
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Norling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Talvela's sensitive parts.
Norling misses with a leg kick
enabling Talvela to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Talvela has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Talvela there as he acknowledges the shot.
Norling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norling connects with a good right hand that stumbles Talvela. Talvela circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Talvela lands with an uppercut that bounces Norling off the cage and back into range.
Talvela smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD2#
Talvela cracks Norling with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Norling looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Talvela finish him? #ROC2#Norling is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Talvela drops Norling with a straight right hand, right on the button! Talvela follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Talvela!
After winning the bout, Paavo Talvela thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C257: Lehto vs Inhanamoto II
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Norling scores with a body shot.
Wright fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Norling on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Norling moves out of range of the body kick.
Norling has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jim Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Norling. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norling.#CUT#It looks like Carter Wright has been cut.
Wright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Norling misses with a two punch combination.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright slips a jab and a cross from Norling.
Norling moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Norling misses with a wild combination.
Wright tries a quick counter leg kick but Norling is wise to it.#T1#
Norling dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage!
We've been informed that Wright has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nils Norling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norling lands with an overhand left.
Norling throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norling slips a straight right by Wright.
Norling misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Norling thumps Wright with a low kick.#T2#
Wright walks into a straight right hand from Norling.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norling counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norling falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Norling scores with a nice strike.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Wright lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Norling misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Norling is rocked!
Wright takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Norling throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Wright counters with a crisp right hand that drops Norling! Wright lets Norling back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Norling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Nils Norling's cut is getting worse.
Wright gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Norling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright sizes up Norling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wright takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Norling seems to have got his legs back now.#CUT#That has opened up Carter Wright's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norling scores with a decent looking hook.
Norling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Norling scores with a jab. Wright acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Norling walks into a stiff left hand from Wright.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Norling moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Wright doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Norling lands a jab to Wright's midsection.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norling.
Wright is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Norling with a body shot.
Wright defending well as Norling loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Norling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Norling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Norling
and Wright counters with a huge head kick that drops Norling! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carter Wright!
Our winner, Carter Wright, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: H32
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Elizondo lands with an uppercut that bounces Abner off the ropes and back into range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a big shot that misses.
Abner steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Abner cracks Elizondo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abner works the jab nicely.
Abner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Elizondo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elizondo misses with a few strikes there.
Elizondo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
A nice side step and Abner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circling - Elizondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elizondo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Elizondo throws a head kick but Abner moves out of range.
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses
and Abner counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Elizondo throws a head kick but Abner moves out of range.
Abner throws out a counter right but Elizondo avoids it with no problem.
Abner takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Elizondo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abner is trying to maintain a safe position but Elizondo gets an underhook and turns Abner into the ropes.
Elizondo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Abner trying to stall but Elizondo improves his position.
Abner is struggling to control the position.
Elizondo looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Elizondo as Abner tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cayden Abner.
Abner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Elizondo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abner.
Abner blocks a head kick by Elizondo. #T2#
Abner staying out of range there.
Elizondo with a jab.
Abner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Elizondo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Elizondo catches Abner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Abner 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elizondo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abner's head backwards.
Abner throws a shot from downtown. Elizondo moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Elizondo misses its intended target.
Elizondo slips a jab from Abner.
Elizondo moves in looking to clinch but Abner pushes him off.
It seemed like Abner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elizondo throws a hook but Abner blocks it.
Abner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Elizondo misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round.
That's time! Elizondo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Elizondo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Elizondo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Elizondo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abner can do to turn this around?
Elizondo lands with an overhand left.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abner misses with a wild combination.
Abner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Elizondo can pounce on him.
Elizondo misses with a head kick.
Abner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
Gaizka Elizondo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo throws an off balance right hand
and Abner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elizondo misses the jab.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
It seemed like Abner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elizondo throws a poor cross that misses
and Elizondo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abner misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Elizondo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elizondo scores with a jab.
Elizondo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abner.
Elizondo misses with a body kick.
Abner throws a shot from downtown. Elizondo moves away and avoids it.
Elizondo connects with a body shot.
Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Elizondo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abner.
Abner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abner looks to throw the jab but Elizondo is out of range. #T2#
Elizondo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Elizondo swinging wildly here.
Abner throws out a counter right but Elizondo avoids it with no problem.
Abner checks a leg kick nicely.
Abner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abner throws a lazy uppercut
and Elizondo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abner's knee momentarily.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
Abner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Elizondo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Elizondo misses with a looping left.
Elizondo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Elizondo misses its intended target.
Abner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Elizondo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abner throws a nice looking combination but Elizondo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Elizondo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abner swinging wildly here.
Elizondo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elizondo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Elizondo doesn't manage to clinch there - Abner circles away.
A little jabbing left from Abner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elizondo pushes Abner away with a front kick.
Abner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Elizondo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo wants to land a leg kick but Abner is out of range.
Elizondo lunges at Abner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abner's hand.
Abner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Abner is trying to counter with his kicks.
Elizondo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abner. That did some damage!#T1#
Elizondo misses with a hook.
Elizondo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Elizondo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Elizondo throws a right hand that misses
and Abner counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Elizondo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Elizondo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Abner.
Abner blocks a head kick by Elizondo.
Abner with a jab.
Abner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Elizondo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elizondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abner was well out of range. Poor timing from Elizondo.
Cayden Abner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abner scores with a body shot. #T2#
Elizondo looks for the body kick but Abner saw that one coming.
Abner throws a hook to the side of Elizondo's head but Elizondo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Abner lands.#ROC2#Elizondo is rocked!
Elizondo tries to get into range but Abner steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Elizondo! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Abner scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cayden Abner!
Cayden Abner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Gaizka Elizondo was interviewed post fight and said 'gonna take some time off '.

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