Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 97
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1#
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Wolf. Beautiful body shot.
Wolf throws a hook but Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C blocks it.
Wolf throws a big shot that misses.
Wolf misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Wolf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C quickly recovers to half guard.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wolf.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C is trying to stand.
Wolf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES2#
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wolf keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C breaks the clinch. #T1#
Wolf misses the jab.
Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C.
Wolf swings for the body but Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C moves out of range.
Wolf throws a lazy uppercut
and Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C.
Good standup being displayed there by Wolf as he connects with a hook.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wolf looks to land a right hand but Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C moved out of range.
Wolf throws a body shot but no joy.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C lands a glancing blow to the side of Wolf's head.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Wolf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolf throws the left hand but Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C avoids the punch easily.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C lands a jab to the nose.
Wolf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C.
It seemed like Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
Wolf tries to counter by clinching up but Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C breaks away and moves out of range.
Wolf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C's head backwards.
Wolf takes one to the side of the head.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C throws a leg kick which misses Wolf's front leg but catches the back leg as Wolf tries to avoid it. #T3#
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C scores with a sloppy right hand. Wolf should have avoided that one.
Wolf misses with a hook
and Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Wolf is rocked!
BOOM! Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C lands a beautiful left hook that drops Wolf. Wolf tries to recover but Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Wolf lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C!
Juan Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DC 140: Wife v Ruyjini
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Horton lands with a hook. Oh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oh.
Oh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A left lands for Oh.
Oh walks into a jab.
Horton misses with a double jab.
Horton's corner calls for a 1-2. Horton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That kick from Horton tenderised Oh's leg. Oh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh throws a sloppy head kick and Horton moves out of range easily.
Jisoo Oh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oh finds it's way round the side to connect with Horton's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oh scores with a sloppy right hand. Horton should have avoided that one.
Horton lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Jisoo Oh has been cut.
Horton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oh.
Horton moves away from the strike by Oh.
Horton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oh.
Horton defending well as Oh loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Horton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh throws out a counter right but Horton avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Horton scores with a shot to the body.
Oh tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Horton sprawls well. Horton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oh gets slowly back to his feet.
Oh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Horton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Oh there.
Oh misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Horton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horton misses with a few strikes there.
Oh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Oh eats them both and turns towards Horton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Horton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Horton.
Horton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot by Oh.
Oh with a poor takedown
and Horton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tim Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.
Horton connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh lands with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Horton, as that shot connected.
Oh misses with a straight left.
Horton jabs Oh right on the nose. Oh blinks but takes it well.
Tim Horton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horton blocks a jab.
Horton throws a looping overhand right but Oh ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Horton misses.
Horton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oh.
Horton moves away from the strike by Oh.
Horton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Horton misses with a hook.#T3#
Horton throws a sloppy head kick and Oh moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Horton.
Oh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Horton.
Oh slips a jab from Horton.
Oh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horton.#TD2#
Oh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Horton is trying to escape the position but Oh is controlling the position.
Oh working the head and body with strikes.
Horton dodges the ground and pound from Oh.#SUB2#
Oh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horton keeps working.
Horton dodges the ground and pound from Oh.#T4##SUB2#
Oh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Horton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Oh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oh controlling from side mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oh fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Horton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jisoo Oh's cut.
That's time! Horton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Oh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horton was well out of range. Poor timing from Oh.
Oh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Horton misses with a body shot.
Horton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oh can do to turn this around?
Horton tests Oh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Horton. Horton obviously looking to wear him down.
Horton connects with a right hand. Oh shakes it off.
Horton lands a lovely overhand right.
Horton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oh throws a series of punches but Horton moves out of range.
Oh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horton.
Horton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oh.
Nice body punch from Oh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Horton.
Oh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horton can pounce on him.
Oh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horton.
Horton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oh on the side of the head.
Horton stuns Oh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Horton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Horton cracks Oh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oh misses with a double jab.
Tim Horton is winning the standup battle so far.
Horton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oh.
Oh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horton avoids the body shot from Oh.
Horton thuds his right hand into Oh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Horton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tim Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.
Oh is breathing heavily.
Horton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oh.
Horton connects with a crisp jab.
Horton throws a good cross that connects.
Oh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horton with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Horton lands a glancing blow to the side of Oh's head.
Horton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh misses with a body shot
and Horton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Horton - just one landing.
Horton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Horton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oh.
Horton misses with a wild body shot.
Oh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horton jabs Oh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Oh catches Horton right on the button with a cross.
Oh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Horton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh misses with a straight right.
Horton scores with a leg kick.
No joy there for Oh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horton throws a leg kick which misses Oh's front leg but catches the back leg as Oh tries to avoid it. #T3#
Oh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horton scores with a leg kick.
Oh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Horton. Horton obviously looking to wear him down.
Oh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Horton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oh.
Horton scores with a punch to the head.
Horton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oh or perhaps it was just good defense by Horton, which made it look bad.
Horton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horton lands a head kick. Oh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Horton lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#That has opened up Jisoo Oh's cut even more.
Oh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horton.
Horton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Horton.
Horton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Horton scores with a jab. Oh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick lands for Horton.
Horton avoids the body shot from Oh.
Oh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Oh backs away, Horton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Horton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab lands there for Horton.#ROC#Oh is rocked!
BOOM! Horton lands a beautiful left hook that drops Oh. Oh tries to recover but Horton is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Oh lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Horton!
Tim Horton very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DC 135: Wife v Nagasaki
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Oh.
Romano lands with a good body shot.
Oh misses with a two punch combination.
Oh scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Romano pushes Oh up against the cage in a clinch.
Romano tries a body shot but Oh blocks it.
Romano is pressed up against the cage. Oh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romano down to the mat. Romano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oh throws a jab when Romano was well out of range.
Oh fails with the takedown
and Romano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oh.
Muenster Romano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.
Romano jabs Oh right on the nose. Oh blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Jisoo Oh has been cut.#T1#
Oh throws a hook to the side of Romano's head but Romano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Romano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oh under the eye.
Oh moves out of range of the strikes.
Romano tries to clinch but Oh moves out of range.
Romano clobbers Oh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch lands to the side of Oh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Romano.
Romano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Romano stuffs the takedown.
Jisoo Oh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oh under the eye.#CUT#That has opened up Jisoo Oh's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romano manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Romano misses the target.#T2#
Oh fails with the takedown
and Romano counters with a big right hand! Oh Oh is in trouble here! Romano follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muenster Romano!
Muenster Romano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2024

#R1#
Uche keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Uche decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Uche seems content to control.
Uche stops McGee from getting back to his feet.
Uche with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McGee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uche on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uche passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1##SU2#
Uche stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Uche wants to clinch.
McGee wants to clinch up but Uche keeps it at a distance.
McGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Uche clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Uche blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uche is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
McGee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uche has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGee stops a takedown attempt from Uche.
Cash McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Uche.
McGee is looking to break free of the clinch but Uche has double underhooks.
McGee digs a right hand underneath Uche's ribcage. Uche let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Uche blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for McGee.
Uche blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGee is looking to break free of the clinch but Uche has double underhooks.
Uche is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGee gets through Uche's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee.
McGee wants to stall.
Uche jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGee walks away with a smile on his face. Uche gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Uche misses with a body kick.
McGee goes for a double leg but Uche avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Uche continues to drive forward.#BC#
McGee manages to break the clinch.
Uche is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
McGee instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Uche has clasped his hands together around McGee's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Uche working the ground and pound but McGee is defending the strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Uche throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4##SUB2#
Uche working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Uche politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Uche prefers to stall for the moment though.
McGee bucks up and tries to throw Uche off but instead Uche has got his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Uche is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged McGee with him. McGee is trying to defend but Uche has an arm under the chin now! McGee grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Uche!

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

#R1#
Rios misses with a low kick.
Osiris is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Osiris's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rios misses with an uppercut. Osiris saw that one coming.
Rios throws a sloppy head kick and Osiris moves out of range easily.
And Osiris counters with a quick kick to the body but Rios blocks it.
Osiris thuds his right hand into Rios's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Diego Rios has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Rios.
Rios misses with a double jab
and Osiris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Osiris pushes Rios away with a front kick.
Rios takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osiris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rios only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Osiris moves into range and clinches up with Rios.
Osiris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rios wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Osiris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Osiris tries a body shot but Rios blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Rios's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Osiris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Osiris misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Osiris - that landed with a thud.
Osiris keeps control of Rios as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Rios's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Osiris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osiris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osiris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rios tries to break the clinch but Osiris is controlling the position.
Osiris struggles to land a body shot inside as Rios controls his hands.
Rios has had enough of the clinch but Osiris keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Osiris pushes off an throws an elbow but Rios leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Osiris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rios looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rios blocking some punches.
Osiris is working Rios over against the cage.
Osiris lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Osiris.
Osiris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Osiris.
Rios's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Osiris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osiris tries to work over Rios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Osiris. #T3#
Rios takes a shot to the head.
Osiris can't find room to land a body shot as Rios controls the action.
Osiris throws a punch but it's blocked by Rios.
Rios wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Osiris has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Osiris on the inside.
Osiris misses with a body punch.
Rios takes a shot to the head.
Osiris tries a body shot but Rios blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Osiris.
Osiris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Osiris - that landed with a thud.
Osiris throws a punch but it's blocked by Rios.
Osiris tries to work over Rios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Osiris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Rios wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Osiris presses Rios against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Osiris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Osiris scores with a shot to the side of Rios's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osiris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Osiris tries to work over Rios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Osiris.
Rios avoids the elbow strike from Osiris, against the cage.
Osiris working aggressively here.
Osiris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Osiris tries to throw a body punch but Rios avoids it by throwing Osiris back against the cage.
Rios is trying to break the clinch but Osiris is controlling him.
Rios blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Osiris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Osiris throws an off balance right hand
and Rios counters with a head kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rios in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Osiris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rios walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rios throws a body punch but Osiris moves out of range.
Osiris looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Osiris 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 Rios has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rios and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rios will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rios misses with a hook.
Osiris fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rios just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios throws a nice looking combination but Osiris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A leg kick checked by Osiris.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Osiris 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 Rios has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rios and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Osiris looks to clinch
and Rios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Osiris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rios throws a head kick but Osiris moves out of range.
Rios throws a poor cross that misses
and Osiris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Diego Rios's cut even more.
Rios misses with a body punch #KD#
and Osiris counters with a head kick that drops Rios to the mat! Rios scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Rios is rocked!
Rios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rios misses with a right hand
and Osiris counters with a big right hand! Oh Rios is in trouble here! Osiris follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Osiris!
A very excited looking Eric Osiris rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TOF 79
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Harrison misses with a shot to the body
and Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C connects with a right hand. Harrison shakes it off.
Harrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harrison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harrison definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C throws an overhand right that lands on Harrison's shoulder, as Harrison tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body kick from Harrison.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C checks a leg kick.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C lands a jab to the nose.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harrison.#CL2#
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C forces Harrison back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Harrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C controls his hands. #BC2#
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C clinches with his opponent.
Harrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harrison tries to pull guard but Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C won't allow it. #BC2#
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C manages to break the clinch.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C tries to clinch there but Harrison circles away.
A nice combination there by Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harrison's head.
Harrison looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C ducks under a wild hook from Harrison.#T2#
Harrison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harrison keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison throws a punch but it's blocked by Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C.
Harrison stalling against the cage.
Harrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C breaks the clinch.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrison.#T3#
A low kick from Harrison misses
and Harrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C drives through and clinches with Harrison against the cage.
Harrison tries to pull guard but Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C holds him up against the cage and eventually Harrison drops back down to his feet.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C has had enough of the clinch but Harrison keeps him there for the moment.
Harrison is trying to pull guard but Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lito Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harrison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harrison throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harrison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C's sensitive parts.
A lazy body kick from Harrison
and Harrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4##CL2#
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harrison, pushing him back against the cage.
Harrison throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harrison misses with a low kick as Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C jumps back.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Harrison had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrison throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C slips a straight right by Harrison.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harrison with a body shot.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C drops his hands momentarily and Harrison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C connects with a right hand. Harrison shakes it off.
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C wants to clinch.#T5#
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some bone on bone action there as Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harrison throws a head kick that misses.
Harrison thows a body kick. Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C has closed the distance and engaged Harrison in a clinch.
Harrison lands an uppercut.#TD#
Harrison pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Harrison has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C doesn't defend quickly enough and Harrison has managed to lock this one up! Can Manuel Miguel Angel Chavez Sanchez Doritos De La C escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Harrison on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lito Harrison!
An out of breath Lito Harrison thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 128: Colamarino v Harris
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Oh has his takedown stuffed
enabling Rolls to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Rolls moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Rolls pulls guard effortlessly.
Rolls trying to keep a closed guard but Oh is proving a slippery customer.
Oh being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Oh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oh trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolls avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rolls pulls Oh in close to prevent any damage.
Oh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Oh tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolls is retaining full guard.
Rolls seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rolls working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Oh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oh stands up over Rolls, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rolls pulls Oh in close to prevent any damage.
Oh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rolls works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rolls is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolls swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Oh wants to control from the top but Rolls keeps moving. #SUB2#
Oh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rolls manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oh manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rolls wants to pass the guard but Oh is keeping the position.
Oh is wriggling around but Rolls manages to pass to half guard. #T3#
Rolls throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Rolls is looking for a kimura here.
Oh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oh wants to sweep here but Rolls controlling him for the moment.
Oh trying to control the position.
Rolls missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rolls preventing the sweep.
Oh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Oh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rolls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oh is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Rolls escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Rolls dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rolls throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Rolls finds it's way through Oh's defenses.
Oh misses with a body shot.
Oh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rolls lands a jab to the head.
Bubba Rolls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolls misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Oh counters with a shoot takedown. Rolls fights it but they end up in guard.
Oh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rolls trying to keep a closed guard but Oh is proving a slippery customer.
Oh throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh distracts Rolls with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rolls looking to control.
Oh lands a couple of digs.
Rolls wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB#
Rolls escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Oh working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Oh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oh won't allow Rolls to sweep him here.
Oh lands a couple of elbows.
Oh stopping the sweep attempt from Rolls.
Rolls is trying to control the position but Oh postures up.
Jisoo Oh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rolls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Rolls looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rolls avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Oh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oh stands up over Rolls, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rolls working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oh.
Oh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rolls looking to control.
Oh stands up over Rolls, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh is looking to work some ground and pound but Rolls has wrist control.
Oh preventing the sweep.
Rolls bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oh's guard. #REVR#
Oh controlling the position.#T3#
Oh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolls with a nice head shot there.
Rolls pushes down on Oh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Rolls is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rolls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oh keeps working.
Oh keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oh is looking for a sweep. Rolls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oh trying to hold on to Rolls's head to control him but Rolls postures up.
Oh tries to roll over but Rolls keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oh won't allow Rolls to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jisoo Oh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rolls throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rolls throws a lazy right hand but Oh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rolls scores with a hook to the body. Oh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh misses with an uppercut. Rolls saw that one coming.
Rolls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rolls stuns Oh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh throws a jab when Rolls was well out of range.
Good exchange - Rolls coming out on top.
Rolls lands with a right hand. #CL#
Rolls rushes Oh and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolls lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Rolls lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh blocks a body shot from Rolls.
Oh fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Oh gets control of Rolls's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rolls throws a big elbow that misses.
Rolls is fighting to break Oh's control of his arms but Oh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Oh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rolls controls the pace.
Rolls trying to control the position from guard on top but Oh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oh is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Oh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rolls is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh throws a strike but Rolls rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Oh trying to control the position.
Rolls wants to pass the guard but Oh is keeping the position.#T3#
Oh pulls Rolls in close to prevent any damage.
Oh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolls is one step ahead there.
Rolls has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oh being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Rolls got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rolls has managed to get both his arms back between Oh's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rolls accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Oh is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rolls lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rolls punishes Oh's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rolls looks to land a left hand but Oh moved out of range nicely.
Bubba Rolls is winning the standup battle so far.
Oh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rolls was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Rolls showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rolls 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Rolls!
Our winner, Bubba Rolls, 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: SMASH: Khan vs Barkley
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Rios jabs Kelly right on the nose. Kelly blinks but takes it well.
Rios looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rios with a body shot.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rios moves away.
Rios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rios fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kelly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Rios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly misses with a hook to the body
and Kelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Rios throwing a counter right hand but Kelly manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rios doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Rios connects with a body shot that sends Kelly's belly button to the back.
Rios throws a sloppy head kick
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rios on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rios scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target.
Rios was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kelly lands a slapping body shot.
Rios avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rios was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly.
Rios misses with a few strikes there.
Kelly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Rios takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kelly slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kelly! But no joy.
Kelly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rios misses with a body shot.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rios moves away.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelly misses the target.
Rios works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Pat Kelly has been cut.
Kelly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rios lands a head shot.#T3#
Rios slips a straight right by Kelly.
Kelly tests Rios's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rios swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kelly.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Rios misses with a lunging right hand
and Kelly counters with a right hand to the body.
Kelly is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rios rather than just go for the knockout.
Kelly staying out of range there.
Kelly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rios misses with a low kick.
Kelly misses with a looping left.
Rios lands with a straight right. Kelly didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Kelly as he connects with a hook.
Rios takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rios blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelly misses the target.
Good leg kick by Rios.
Rios throws a head kick that misses.
Rios is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rios thumps Kelly with a low kick.
Rios misses the shot to the body.
Rios steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rios counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Rios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pat Kelly's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelly.
Kelly misses the body punch
and Rios counters with a right hand to the body.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rios manages to avoid it.
Rios moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#KD#
Rios drops Kelly with a beautiful combination! Kelly stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rios is looking for the KO!#ROC#Kelly is rocked!
Rios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly missing with a left hand there. Rios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Rios finish him?
Rios takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kelly seems to have recovered his senses.
Rios misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming.
Kelly misses with a hook
and Rios comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Kelly stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Rios is on him like rabid pit bull! Kelly slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Rios!
In his post fight interview, Diego Rios started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DC 125: Queiroz v Nagasaki
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Big Foot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Big Foot.
Oh misses with a hook.#CL2#
Oh tries to keep at a distance but Big Foot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Oh has hold of one of Big Foot's legs. Big Foot is fighting the takedown attempt but Oh gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Oh postures up in Big Foot's guard and throws a big left but Big Foot blocks it.
Oh throws a strike but Big Foot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Big Foot postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Oh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Big Foot, into his guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Big Foot is controlling Oh's posture.
Oh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1##SUB#
Oh drops back looking for a leg! Big Foot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Big Foot manages to kick Oh off! Oh jumps back into Big Foot's guard.
Oh scoring with some ground and pound.
Big Foot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oh's guard. #REVB#
Oh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Big Foot is one step ahead there.
Oh seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh pulls Big Foot in close to prevent any damage. #SU2#
Big Foot stands and steps away. Oh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Big Foot connects with a body shot.
Big Foot lands with a straight right. Oh didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#It looks like Jisoo Oh has been cut.#T2#
Big Foot clobbers Oh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Big Foot shoots in looking for a takedown but Oh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Big Foot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Big Foot is looking to clinch but Oh is avoiding it.
Big Foot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Big Foot looks to throw a body kick
and Oh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Big Foot is looking to clinch but Oh is avoiding it.
It looked like Oh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Big Foot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oh.
Oh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh throws a low kick but Big Foot avoids it.
Big Foot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Big Foot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Big Foot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Big Foot misses with an uppercut
enabling Oh to counter with a crisp jab.
Big Foot scores with a jab. Oh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Big Foot misses the body punch
and Oh counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Big Foot! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jisoo Oh!
Jisoo Oh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH:Barkley v Kowalkiewicz 2
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Ecker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ecker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ecker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ecker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ecker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rios can't break the clinch.
Ecker connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Diego Rios has been cut.
Ecker misses with an elbow strike.
Ecker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ecker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ecker tries to work over Rios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ecker has a couple of punches blocked by Rios.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rios dodges an elbow strike from Ecker.
Ecker misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Rios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Ecker misses with a kick to the body
and Rios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rios swats away the attempt to clinch by Ecker.
Ecker misses with a takedown
and Rios counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ecker throws a head kick but Rios moves out of range.
Diego Rios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ecker throws the left hand but Rios avoids the punch easily.
Rios feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ecker darts in trying to clinch
and Rios counters with a nice body shot.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rios as he avoids it easily.
Diego Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.#TD2#
Ecker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ecker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rios sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Ecker crashes against the mat.
Ecker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rios is avoiding damage well. #T2#
Rios is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ecker is controlling him well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ecker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ecker prevents Rios from escaping the position.
Ecker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rios is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ecker has just dragged him back down to the mat.#ES#
Rios throws Ecker to one side and escapes!
Ecker 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.
Rios moves out of range of the strikes.
Ecker cracks Rios with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ecker misses with a lunging right hand
and Rios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Rios circles away easily
and Rios counters with a straight right hand.
Rios staying out of range there.
Rios lands a body shot. #T3##CL2#
Ecker has Rios up against the cage in a clinch.
Rios is looking to break free of the clinch but Ecker has double underhooks.
Ecker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rios wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Ecker.
Rios is trying to break the clinch but Ecker is controlling him.
Ecker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ecker has Rios pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rios manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rios is trying to force a seperation but Ecker has the dominant position.#BC#
Rios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ecker looks to clinch
and Rios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ecker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Ecker has managed to clinch. #T4#
Ecker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rios avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Rios blocks with his arms.
Rios is trying to break free.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rios blocks it with crossed arms.
Rios blocking some punches.
Ecker misses with some punches.
Ecker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rios stops a takedown attempt from Ecker.
A head punch on the inside from Ecker fails to land.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ecker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rios's defenses.
Rios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ecker stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Ecker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios'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.#R2#
Ecker doesn't manage to clinch there - Rios circles away.
Ecker has his takedown stuffed
and Rios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rios lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Ecker has managed to clinch.
Ecker throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Rios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rios swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rios is trying to push Ecker away but Ecker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker throws a punch but it's blocked by Rios.
Ecker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ecker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Ecker throws an elbow that misses.
Ecker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rios prevents it.
Ecker keeps control of Rios as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ecker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ecker lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#Diego Rios's cut is getting worse.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Rios blocks with his arms.
Ecker just leaning against Rios, taking a breather.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rios's face.
Ecker scores with a knee to the head.
Ecker working aggressively here.
Rios is looking to break free of the clinch but Ecker has double underhooks.
Rios is looking to break free of the clinch but Ecker has double underhooks. #T2#
Ecker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ecker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rios avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diego Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Ecker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rios blocks it with crossed arms.
Rios is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Rios blocks it.
Ecker is breathing heavily.#BC#
Rios breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Ecker misses
and Rios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rios looks to land a combination but Ecker avoids it well.
Rios misses with a hook. Ecker ducked under it nicely.
Rios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ecker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rios manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ecker throws a low kick but Rios moves out of range easily.
Rios quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T3#
Rios fails to land with a series of punches.
Ecker darts in trying to clinch
and Rios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rios connects with a body shot.
Rios paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rios moves away from the strike by Ecker.
Ecker avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Ecker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ecker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ecker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rios prevents it.
Devin Ecker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rios prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Ecker is working for takedown but Rios is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rios has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rios is trying to push Ecker away but Ecker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Ecker.
Ecker misses with a knee to the head.
Rios blocks an elbow strike from Ecker.
Ecker lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ecker looking to throw knees to the head but Rios is blocking nicely.
Ecker throws an elbow that misses.
Rios blocks an elbow strike.
Ecker throws a punch but it's blocked by Rios.
Rios blocks an elbow strike from Ecker.
Ecker wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Rios's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Ecker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ecker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rios counters with a one-two to the body.
Ecker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ecker tries to clinch up but Rios circles away and keeps his distance.
Ecker throws a lazy uppercut
and Rios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rios slips a jab from Ecker.
As Ecker looks to move away, Rios throws a big counter combo but Ecker just gets out of the way.
Ecker avoids the head kick by Rios.
Ecker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt
and Rios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rios avoids the head kick by Ecker.
Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ecker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rios with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rios scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios throws a head kick that half lands.
Rios stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Ecker misses with an uppercut. Rios saw that one coming.
Ecker throws a big shot that misses.
Rios went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ecker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rios throws a solid leg kick but Ecker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rios.
Good standup being displayed there by Rios as he connects with a hook.
Rios lands with a hook. Ecker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ecker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rios.
Ecker misses with the body kick
enabling Rios to counter with a crisp jab.
Ecker blocks a head kick by Rios.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rios paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rios misses with a low kick.
Rios drops his hands momentarily and Ecker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ecker wants to clinch up but Rios keeps it at a distance.
Ecker shoots in and drives through. Rios sprawls well.
It looked like Rios was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diego Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.#T2#
Rios lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A low kick from Ecker misses
and Rios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ecker throws a jab but it's blocked by Rios.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ecker throws a right hand that misses
and Rios counters with a straight right hand.
Ecker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rios bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ecker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rios scores with a jab to the body.
Ecker tries to clinch but Rios is having none of it.
Ecker shoots and misses
letting Rios counter with a right hand.
Ecker throws a poor cross that misses
and Rios counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Ecker is rocked!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ecker is defended easily by Rios.#T3#
Rios scores with a hook to the body. Ecker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rios.
Ecker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rios counters with a nice uppercut.
Devin Ecker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ecker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ecker misses with a kick to the body.
Ecker fails with the takedown
and Rios counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ecker thinking.
Rios just misses with a punch to the body.
Ecker takes one on the button.
Rios fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ecker manages to avoid it.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Rios.
Rios throws a leg kick which misses Ecker's front leg but catches the back leg as Ecker tries to avoid it.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Rios circles away easily
and Rios counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rios throws a right hand that Ecker ducks under and follows up with a left that Ecker also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Ecker clinches up against the cage.
Rios has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ecker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ecker trying to land knees to the body.
Rios wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Rios showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ecker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Ecker!
Devin Ecker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 118 Christmas Eve II
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Romano. Oh does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Romano backs off Oh throws a huge counter combo but Romano manages to avoid it all.
Romano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Romano gets caught flat footed, as Oh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oh told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Oh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romano keeping moving, preventing Oh from controlling successfully.
Oh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oh looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Romano is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Oh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Romano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oh postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T1#
Oh scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Oh is looking to take a break and control but Romano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Oh swings around for an armbar but Romano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Oh's guard.
Oh controls Romano momentarily but Romano frees himself.
Oh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Oh thows a huge punch but Romano dodges it nicely. #T2#
Romano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oh.
Oh trying to control the action but Romano is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Oh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Romano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oh on the ground.
Oh thows a huge punch but Romano dodges it nicely.
Oh stalling.
Oh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Oh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romano is controlling Oh's trapped leg to prevent Oh from advancing to side control.
Oh thows a huge punch but Romano dodges it nicely.
Oh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Romano defending well though.
Oh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Romano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oh lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oh moves into full mount! Romano won't be happy about that! #T4#
Oh looking to control but Romano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oh sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Oh thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB2#
Oh has hold of Romano's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Romano manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Oh wants to control the pace but Romano is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oh thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Oh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jisoo Oh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Oh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romano.
Romano is looking to clinch.
Romano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oh.
Oh looks to throw the jab but Romano is out of range.
Romano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oh misses with a body shot.
It looked like Romano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Oh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano missing with a left hand there. Oh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh throws a big shot that misses.
Oh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Romano lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Jisoo Oh has been cut.
Romano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh moves out of range of the strikes.
Romano just misses with a punch to the body.
Romano takes a swing at Oh's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Romano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Oh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano is pressed up against the cage. Oh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romano down to the mat. Romano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Romano misses with a body shot.
Oh is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Oh throws a sloppy body shot
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romano.
Romano tries to clinch but Oh moves out of range.
Romano doesn't manage to clinch there - Oh circles away.
Romano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oh's head backwards.
Oh shoots in and drives through. Romano sprawls well.
Muenster Romano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.#CL#
Romano rushes Oh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oh blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Romano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romano swings wildly with an uppercut but Oh uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##TD2#
Oh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oh wants to sweep but no luck.
Oh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oh is pulling down on Romano's head to control his posture.
Oh being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh wants to sweep here but Romano controlling him for the moment.
Oh has Romano pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Romano won't allow Oh to sweep him here.
Oh has control of Romano's left arm, preventing Romano from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oh fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muenster Romano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jisoo Oh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Romano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oh.
Romano misses with a looping left.
Romano wants to clinch.
Nice shot by Oh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Oh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Romano misses the target.
Romano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oh to score with a decent uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oh.#T1##TD2#
Oh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Romano defending against the ground and pound.
Romano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Romano tries to get out of the position.
Oh is looking to take a break and control but Romano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oh tries to score with some ground and pound. Romano controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Oh scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh wants to control but Romano is keeping him busy.
Oh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
Oh in side control lands a decent elbow.
Romano on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Romano dodges the ground and pound from Oh.
Oh trying to control the position but Romano is working away.
Oh lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Romano managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Oh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Oh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oh throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Oh scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Romano to see if he's OK.
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!#SUB2#
Oh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Romano, who protects the arm well.
Romano is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Romano seems a little lost for a moment, as Oh dominates the positioning.
Romano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Oh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Romano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oh tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Oh throwing strikes but Romano manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Romano working away.
Oh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Oh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
Nice strikes from Oh there.
Oh wants to control but Romano is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Oh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Romano wants to improve his position but Oh is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jisoo Oh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jisoo Oh!
A victorious Jisoo Oh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Khan
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Rios circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rios lands the left hand.#CL#
Day closes the distance and pushes Rios back into the cage.
Day scores a nice knee to the body.
Rios avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Rios avoids the damage to the body.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Rios avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body. #T1#
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rios avoids it.
Rios tries to break the clinch but Day is controlling the position.
Rios wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Day with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Day with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Diego Rios has been cut.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Rios avoids the damage to the body.
Rios working hard to break the clinch.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rios.
Day missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Day tries a knee to the head but Rios blocks it.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rios.
Day with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
Day landing knees to the body.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Day's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rios tries to circle away but Day has him pinned against the cage.
Rios on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Rios is trying to break free.
Rios looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rios managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
Day lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rios managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Rios has had enough of the clinch but Day keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Rios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Rios moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Rios on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Day bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Day tries to land a body kick
and Rios counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab by Rios.
Day misses with a body kick.
Day lands a leg kick that knocks Rios off balance momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Day!
Day is looking to slow Rios down with leg kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Day clinches up with Rios and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leg Day dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rios chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Day can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Day.
Good work by Day as he checks the leg kick.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rios can do to turn this around?
Rios fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Day checks it well.
Day looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rios paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day misses with a head kick.
Rios appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Day closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Rios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Day tries to clinch there but Rios circles away. #CL#
Day moves into the clinch successfully.
Day lands a knee to the head.
Day with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but Rios blocks with his arms.
Rios managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Rios wants to get back to striking at distance but Day won't allow it. #BC2#
Rios breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Day throws a lazy head kick
and Rios counters with a three punch combo that has Day backing up. Day nods at Rios to acknowledge the strikes.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Day backs off Rios throws a huge counter combo but Day manages to avoid it all.
Day tries to clinch but Rios moves away
and Rios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice combination there by Rios.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rios with a nice cross.
Leg Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day throws a head kick that Rios semi-blocks.
Nice body kick there by Day.
Diego Rios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Day throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rios counters with a stiff right hand.
Day throws the kick towards the body but Rios avoids it.
Rios flicks out a counter leg kick but Day steps away.#T3#
Rios takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Day looks to throw a body kick
and Rios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rios tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rios tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Day takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rios has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rios misses with a lunging right hand
and Day counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rios's knee momentarily.#CL#
Day forces Rios back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Rios working hard to break the clinch.
Rios wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rios is defending well for now.
Leg Day has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rios blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Rios breaks the clinch.
Day misses with a low kick.
Rios swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Day looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rios is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Day with a body shot.
Day looking to land some kicks to the body 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 Leg Day will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
That's time! Day's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Day moves into range and clinches up with Rios.
Rios is trying to break the clinch but Day has him pressed against the cage.
Day prevents Rios from breaking the clinch.
Rios has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rios managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Rios avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rios's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rios on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rios wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Day with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rios blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rios avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
Rios avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Rios avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Rios manages to break the clinch.
Day connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Rios scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rios fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick by Day misses
and Rios counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Day finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rios scores with a crisp jab that stopped Day in his tracks.
Rios takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rios is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Day with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Rios blocks the low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Day! #T3#
Rios throws out a powerful jab.
Day lands a nice looking body kick.
Rios swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Day
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Rios.
Rios blocks the body kick.
Rios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day tries to clinch but Rios is having none of it. #T4#
Rios stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Day.
Day looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Day tries to clinch there but Rios circles away.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Rios moves out of range easily.
Leg Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Day throws a leg kick
and Rios counters with a left and a right that stings Day.
Day connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day wants to clinch but Rios slips to the side
and Rios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Rios.
I think Day 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leg Day!
An out of breath Leg Day thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 111: Farman v Dux
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Oh lands with a nice body punch.
Fedorov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh looks to land a combination. Fedorov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fedorov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fedorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fedorov momentarily.
Oh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedorov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fedorov misses with a straight left.
And Oh tries to counter it with a takedown but Fedorov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov lands with an uppercut that bounces Oh off the cage and back into range.
Oh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedorov.
Fedorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fedorov.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Fedorov ducks under a wild hook from Oh.
Oh shoots in looking for a takedown. Fedorov tries to sprawl out of it but Oh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fedorov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fedorov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oh just manages to avoid it.
Fedorov throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Fedorov misses.
Oh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedorov. Oh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fedorov.
Oh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fedorov defends it well.
Fedorov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Fedorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oh.
Oh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fedorov defends it well.
Fedorov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fedorov.
Oh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fedorov scores with the left hand. Oh knows he should have avoided that one.
Fedorov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oh's hands.
A big left from Fedorov misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedorov throws a hook but Oh avoids it easily.
Oh throws a combination that misses
and Fedorov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fedorov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oh's sensitive parts. #T3#
Oh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fedorov avoids it really well and circles away.
Nathan Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.
Fedorov lands a head shot.
Fedorov misses with a straight right.
Fedorov looks for the body kick but Oh saw that one coming.
Oh throws an overhand right that lands on Fedorov's shoulder, as Fedorov tries to avoid the shot.
Fedorov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oh checks it well.
Nathan Fedorov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Fedorov tries a head kick but it misses.
Fedorov tries to work over Oh's front leg with a kick but Oh checks it.
Oh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fedorov throws a hook to the side of Oh's head but Oh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh blocks a jab.
Oh slips under a jab from Fedorov.
Despite the aggression on Oh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oh scores with a jab. Fedorov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh misses with a straight right.
Fedorov avoids the body shot from Oh.
Fedorov looks to land a left hand but Oh moved out of range nicely.
Fedorov connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Oh.
Oh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fedorov defends it well.
A low kick lands for Fedorov.
Fedorov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fedorov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fedorov scrambles back to his feet.
Fedorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oh can do to turn this around?
A big right from Fedorov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oh is defended easily by Fedorov.#T1#
Fedorov throws a poor cross that misses
and Oh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fedorov takes a swing at Oh's ribcage but misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Oh might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fedorov has got the better of the exchanges.
Oh misses with a straight right.
Fedorov scores with a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Fedorov - just one landing.
Oh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh staying out of range there.
Oh with the counter takedown but Fedorov avoids it easily.
Fedorov misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Oh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fedorov.
Fedorov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Fedorov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oh on the side of the head. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fedorov enables Oh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fedorov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedorov wants to sweep here but Oh controlling him for the moment.
Oh with a nice head shot there.
Oh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Oh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fedorov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oh lands a couple of elbows.
Oh trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Fedorov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Oh presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Oh looking for a takedown.
Nathan Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.#T3#
A short right from Fedorov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oh as Fedorov tries to tie him up.
Come on Fedorov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oh blocks an uppercut.
Fedorov has a couple of punches blocked by Oh.
Fedorov prevents the takedown attempt.
Oh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh being controlled against the cage.
Oh blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Oh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fedorov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fedorov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fedorov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fedorov looking to slow down the pace here.
Fedorov throws a head punch that misses.
Fedorov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedorov lands a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jisoo Oh has been cut.
Fedorov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Fedorov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jisoo Oh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fedorov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oh.
Oh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fedorov defends it well.
Fedorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh staying out of range there.
Oh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fedorov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Fedorov.
Oh blocks a jab.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov looks to throw the jab but Oh is out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Oh scores with a four punch combination!
Oh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Oh has a takedown stuffed.
Oh slips a jab from Fedorov.
Oh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fedorov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fedorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Oh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fedorov throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Oh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oh.
Fedorov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Oh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fedorov is working away from the top position though.
Fedorov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Oh is trying to control but can't.
Fedorov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Oh controls his leg.
Fedorov stalling.
Fedorov prevents Oh from improving his position.
Nathan Fedorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Fedorov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fedorov prevents Oh from improving his position.
Oh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oh.
Our spies down at at Besta-Fera Training Center inform us that Oh has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Oh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oh looking for a sweep. Not yet Oh, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fedorov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jisoo Oh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the body from Oh misses
and Fedorov counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh shoots in for a double leg but Fedorov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nathan Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.
Oh throws a looping overhand right but Fedorov ducks down to avoid it.
Jisoo Oh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Fedorov misses
and Oh counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh throws a hook but Fedorov avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fedorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Fedorov!
After the fight, Nathan Fedorov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH:219
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Rios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Rios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.#CUT#It looks like Diego Rios has been cut.
Rios falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rios's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rios's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rios ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
And Rios responds with a good body kick, but Smith manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Rios connects with a looping right hand.
Rios tries a head kick but it misses.
Rios throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rios counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith lands with a right hand.
Rios misses with a looping left.
Rios throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Rios scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rios throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Rios manages to avoid it.
Rios misses with a looping right.
Rios lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with an uppercut
enabling Rios to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Rios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rios throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Rios.
Rios fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Rios throws a sloppy head kick
and Rios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rios.
Rios looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Rios lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rios takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Diego Rios's cut even more.#T4#
Rios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rios throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
As Rios looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Rios just gets out of the way.
A jab lands there for Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Rios is out of range.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Rios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rios lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Rios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rios with a nice cross.
Rios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rios.
Rios throws a counter combo.
Rios ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Rios looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Rios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rios throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Rios scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick by Rios misses
and Smith counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Rios takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rios throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Rios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rios counter with a right hand.
Rios slips under a jab from Smith.
Rios lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A lazy left from Rios finds it's target.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Rios ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Rios misses with an uppercut.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Rios.
Rios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith avoids the body shot from Rios.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rios bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Rios throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Rios manages to avoid it.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Rios throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Rios lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Rios throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Rios scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Rios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rios throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rios missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Rios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rios counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith lands a nice hook to Rios's body. Rios takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Rios does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Rios misses.
Rios looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Diego Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith avoids the head kick by Rios.
As Rios looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Rios just gets out of the way.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Rios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Diego Rios will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
No joy there for Rios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Rios does no damage.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rios tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith thows a leg kick but Rios checks it
and Rios counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rios to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rios.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Rios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rios swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rios tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith moves away from the strike by Rios.
Smith cracks Rios with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rios takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rios throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Rios lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Rios misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rios misses the target.
Rios's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Rios throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rios to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith avoids the head kick by Rios. #T3#
Rios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rios lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rios misses with a shot to the body
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Diego Rios's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Leon Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rios stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Rios slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Rios on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Rios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRios.#T4#
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rios throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Rios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rios throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Rios backs away looking to recover.
Diego Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Rios.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Rios!
Diego Rios bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DC 102: Farman v McVicker
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Wallace is predictable there #TD2#
and Oh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wallace wants to stand and escape but Oh is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh is working Wallace over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wallace wants to stand and escape but Oh is having none of it.
Oh lands a couple of digs.
Oh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oh postures up and lands a big shot to Wallace's brow.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Oh from controlling successfully.
Oh landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh is working Wallace over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Oh working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Oh landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Oh with a nice head shot there.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Oh from controlling successfully.
Oh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Oh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ES#
Wallace has his feet on Oh's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
Oh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wallace as he avoids it easily.
Oh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace. #T2#
Wallace throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Oh counters with a takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wallace is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Oh working the ground and pound.
Wallace wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wallace is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oh trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Oh cracks Wallace with a big right hand but Wallace just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oh prevents Wallace from escaping the position.
Oh working the ground and pound. #T3#
Oh is working Wallace over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC2#Wallace is rocked!
A big shot lands for Oh! That's hurt Wallace! Will he recover? Oh fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jisoo Oh!
A relieved looking Jisoo Oh 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: Barbosa vs Lee
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Rios shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rios looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hall misses with a looping left.
Rios shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hall lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Rios misses.
Hall thuds his right hand into Rios's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Diego Rios has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Rios doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall lands a head kick! #T1#
Rios pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Rios misses.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Hall coming out on top.
Rios throws a head kick that misses
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rios scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rios's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rios's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Rios moved out of range.
A big right from Rios misses.
Hall is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hall throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Rios.
Hall throws a body punch but Rios moves out of range.
Rios misses with a looping right.
Crunch! Hall slams his shin into Rios's torso.
Rios throws a nice looking combination but Hall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donk. Hall catches Rios right on the button with a cross.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rios is looking for the big counter here.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rios lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rios throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
Hall misses with a body kick.
Rios throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Rios throws a head kick that misses
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Rios throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rios misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rios misses with a low kick.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hall, as that shot connected.
Hall throws a hook but Rios blocks it.
Hall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rios.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Rios swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hall!
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Rios.
Rios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Rios moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Rios misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rios.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rios unleashes a big counter combination but Hall bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rios might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Rios is out of range.
Rios throws a counter combo.
Rios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Hall throws a push kick but Rios slaps the foot to one side.
Rios dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rios looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rios.
Hall blocks a jab.
Rios throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hall swings for the body but Rios moves out of range.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Rios is out of range.
Hall lunges at Rios with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rios's hand.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rios can do to turn this around?
Rios checks a leg kick.
Diego Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rios staying out of range there.
Rios fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Rios misses with a wild combination.
Hall with a jab.
A punch combination from Rios misses.
A combination from Rios does no damage.
Rios goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hall 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.
Rios takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#That has opened up Diego Rios's cut even more.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Rios.
Hall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hall feints and then cracks Rios's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rios down. #T2#
Hall connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Rios 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Rios.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rios might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hall has got the better of the exchanges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rios unleashes a big counter combination but Hall bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hall cracks Rios with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rios with a nice calf kick.
Rios showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Rios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rios on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rios in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rios is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rios throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Rios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall swings for the body but Rios moves out of range.
Rios swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hall lunges at Rios with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rios's hand.
Rios has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hall finds it's way round the side to connect with Rios's head.
Rios misses with a hook. Hall ducked under it nicely.
Hall lands with a cross.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Rios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
Rios takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Rios closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#The cut above Diego Rios's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall blocks a head kick by Rios. #T4#
Rios's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rios scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Hall.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Rios moves away and avoids it.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Rios counters with a low kick, right behind Hall 's knee.
Rios takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Rios does no damage.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rios throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hall.
Rios has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rios misses with a combination
and Hall counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rios missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hall throws a right hand that Rios ducks under and follows up with a left that Rios also avoids with ease.
Rios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henry Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Rios misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hall blocks a head kick by Rios.
Hall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hall lands with a shot to the body.
Rios ducks right into an uppercut from Hall.
Rios throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rios avoids the head kick by Hall.
Rios throws a counter combo.
Hall misses with a shot to the body
and Rios counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rios lands with a nice combination. Hall backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Hall works the jab nicely.
Rios drops his hands momentarily and Hall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hall throws a body punch but Rios moves out of range.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rios counters with a stiff right hand.
Rios throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall works over Rios's head and body with a nice combination.
Hall lands a body shot.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rios. #T2#
Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#Diego Rios's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rios takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Henry Hall!
A relieved looking Henry Hall 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: DC 97: Burdon v Ratt
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Oh stuffs the takedown.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Oh slips the punch.
It looked like Oh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
Oh lands a jab to the nose.
Oh scores with a jab.
Oh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Oh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Oh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wilson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Oh managing to control the position.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oh managing to control the position.
Wilson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Oh seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson trying to control but Oh is working from the bottom.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Oh has wrist control.
Wilson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oh wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Wilson postures up in Oh's guard and throws a big left but Oh blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Wilson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Wade Wilson has been cut.
Oh defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Oh stuffs the takedown.
Jisoo Oh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Wilson.#TD#
Wilson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Oh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Oh with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Oh stands and throws Wilson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Oh stalls from top position.
Wilson is looking to reverse the position.
Wilson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson tries to improve position but can't.
Oh is staying tight to Wilson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Oh trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB#
Oh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oh lands a nice forearm strike.
Wilson is trying to control Oh's posture but Oh avoids it.
Wilson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wilson prevents Oh from improving position.
Oh is working Wilson over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jisoo Oh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wade Wilson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Wilson. No joy for Oh on that attempt.
Oh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilson momentarily.
Oh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oh circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Oh moves out of range.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Oh circles away and keeps his distance.
Oh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oh.
Oh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
letting Oh counter with a right hand.
Oh connects with a single shot there.
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!
Wilson misses with a hook
and Oh counters with a left and a right that stings Wilson.
Oh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wilson throws a sloppy body shot
letting Oh counter with a right hand. #T1##TD#
Wilson gets caught napping as Oh dives in and scores a takedown. Wilson manages to retain guard.
Wilson controls Oh momentarily but Oh frees himself.
Oh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oh manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Oh pulls Wilson in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oh is on top in guard. #REVR#
Oh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oh distracts Wilson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2##SUB#
Oh drops back looking for a leg! Wilson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilson manages to kick Oh off! Oh jumps back into Wilson's guard.
Oh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oh wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Oh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Oh postures up and lands a big shot to Wilson's brow.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Oh controlling him for the moment.
Oh cracks Wilson with a solid left hand.
Oh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilson can't keep his opponent in guard - Oh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh working over Wilson with some ground and pound. Wilson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilson is looking to control Oh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilson avoid being mounted?#T4#
Oh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh slips a nice elbow through Wilson's hands, connecting with Wilson's forehead.
Wilson trying to get back to full guard but Oh takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Wilson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh is landing with some decent strikes but Wilson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Wilson has left one of his arms exposed and Oh doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Wilson screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jisoo Oh!
A very excited looking Jisoo Oh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Musashi has closed the distance and engaged Cordova in a clinch.
Cordova tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Musashi smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Musashi instigates a clinch.
Cordova is trying to pull guard but Musashi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Cordova tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Musashi smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Cordova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cordova circles away from the clinch attempt.
A quick step to the side and Cordova tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Musashi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cordova is trying to push Musashi away but Musashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cordova misses with some punches.
Cordova is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Musashi is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordova blocks an uppercut.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cordova jumps guard but Musashi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cordova.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Cordova.
Cordova tries to break the clinch but Musashi is controlling the position. #T1#
Musashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Cordova backwards.
Musashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Musashi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cordova.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Cordova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cordova stalling the fight.
Cordova wants a takedown.
Cordova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi stops a takedown attempt from Cordova.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Cordova.
Cordova effectively controlling the action here.
Musashi scores with a shot to the side of Cordova's head.
Musashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cordova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi lands with a left to the head.
Musashi scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cordova.
Musashi misses with some punches.
Cordova changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Musashi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cordova swats away the attempt to clinch by Musashi.#CL2#
Cordova gets tackled into the cage by Musashi. Musashi maintains the clinch.
Musashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cordova controlling the action here for a moment.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Musashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cordovas head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cordova.
Cordova tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Musashi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Cordova.
Musashi dodges an elbow strike from Cordova.
Musashi misses with some punches.
Musashi working aggressively here.
Musashi keeps control of Cordova as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Musashi.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Cordova pulls Musashi into guard.
Musashi wants to pass the guard but Cordova is keeping the position.
Musashi passes Cordova's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Cordova is trying to get back to full guard.
Cordova on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cordova tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Musashi is working for a kimura but Cordova is defending it quite comfortably.
Cordova works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cordova trying to keep a closed guard but Musashi is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miyamoto Musashi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cordova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Musashi tries to clinch but Cordova is having none of it.
Cordova was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Musashi tries to clinch but Cordova moves out of range.
Musashi is looking to clinch.
Cordova is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cordova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cordova is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Musashi wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Cordova misses its target.
Musashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Musashi is looking to clinch but Cordova is avoiding it.
Cordova swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordova swats away the attempt to clinch by Musashi.
Musashi tries to clinch but Cordova moves out of range.
Cordova throwing a counter right hand but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi wants to clinch up but Cordova keeps it at a distance.
Cordova appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Musashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cordova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Musashi tries to clinch up but Cordova circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Cordova misses its target.
Cordova swats away the attempt to clinch by Musashi.
Musashi tries to clinch there but Cordova circles away.
Musashi is looking to clinch but Cordova is avoiding it.
Musashi tries to clinch up but Cordova circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Cordova misses its target.
Musashi moves in looking to clinch but Cordova pushes him off.
Musashi tries to clinch but Cordova moves out of range.
Cordova throwing a counter right hand but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi tries to clinch but Cordova is having none of it.
Cordova is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cordova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cordova is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Musashi is looking to clinch.
Cordova is looking to wear down Musashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Musashi tries to clinch but Cordova moves out of range.
Cordova was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cordova swats away the attempt to clinch by Musashi.#CL2#
Musashi gets a clinch.
Cordova wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cordova changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Musashi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cordova circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Cordova was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Musashi.
Musashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Musashi tries to clinch up but Cordova circles away and keeps his distance.
Musashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Musashi is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Cordova on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Musashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cordova manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Cordova was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Musashi.#CL2#
Musashi clinches. #T3#
Cordova missing with knees to the body.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cordova.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Musashi.
Musashi misses with some punches.
Cordova tries to circle away but Musashi has him pinned against the cage.
Cordova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cordova throws an elbow but misses.
Cordova is pushing Musashi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cordova wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cordova goes for a takedown in the clinch but Musashi prevents it.
Musashi lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Cordova jumps guard but Musashi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Cordova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cordova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cordova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cordova drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Musashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Musashi misses with some punches. #TD#
Cordova pulls guard.
Cordova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cordova pulls Musashi in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Musashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Cordova circles away.
Cordova swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Musashi is looking to clinch but Cordova is avoiding it. #CL2#
Musashi closes the distance and clinches.
Musashi misses with some punches.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Cordova.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi misses with some punches.
Cordova blocking some punches.
Musashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Cordova tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Musashi just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Musashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cordova.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Cordova uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Musashi working aggressively here.
Musashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Musashi working aggressively here.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Cordova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cordova has Musashi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Musashi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cordova blocking some punches.
Cordova is trying to break the clinch but Musashi is controlling him.
Cordova tries to pull guard but Musashi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Cordova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Musashi misses with some punches.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Musashi.
Cordova takes a shot to the head.
Cordova wants a takedown.
Musashi misses with some punches.
Musashi gets through Cordova's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Cordova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cordova wants to break free but Musashi has control.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi scores with a shot to the side of Cordova's head.
Cordova tries to pull guard but Musashi holds him up against the cage and eventually Cordova drops back down to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Cordova is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Musashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Musashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cordova throws a punch but it's blocked by Musashi.
Cordova blocks an uppercut.
Cordova can't break the clinch.
Musashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cordova tries a knee to the head but Musashi blocks it.
Cordova is working for takedown but Musashi is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Musashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cordova blocking some punches.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Cordova's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Musashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Musashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cordova backwards.
Cordova misses with the head strike.
Cordova is pushing Musashi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Musashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cordova's efforts to push away.
Musashi lands a right hand.
Cordova is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Musashi is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Musashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Musashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cordova backwards. #T4#
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Musashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cordovas head.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cordova blocks an uppercut.
Musashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cordova backwards.
Musashi has Cordova pressed against the cage, preventing Cordova from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Cordova with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Musashi.
Cordova working hard to break the clinch.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Musashi misses with the head strike. #TD#
Cordova successfully pulls guard.
Cordova wants to stand and escape but Musashi is having none of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyamoto Musashi!
A relieved looking Miyamoto Musashi 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 vs Nascimento
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Rios ducks under a wild hook from Dancer.
Rios's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rios's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dancer throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dancer.
Dancer misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rios! But no joy.
Dancer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rios.
Dancer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rios lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rios fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dancer on the side of the head.
Dancer misses with a kick to the body
and Rios counters with a nice uppercut.
Dancer throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Diego Rios has been cut.
Dancer misses with a low kick as Rios jumps back.
Rios takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dancer ducks under a wild hook from Rios.
Dancer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rios misses with a double jab.
Dancer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rios misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Rios finds it's way through Dancer's defenses. #T1#
Rios lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rios takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dancer.
A low kick lands for Dancer.
Dancer misses with a leg kick
and Dancer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dancer throws a poor cross that misses
and Rios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dancer throws a sloppy head kick
and Dancer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dancer throws out the jab.
A jab from Rios finds it's way through Dancer's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dancer misses with a body kick.
Rios is looking for the big counter here.
Rios is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dancer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rios misses with a straight right.
Dancer ducks under a wild hook from Rios.
Dancer misses with a leg kick
and Rios counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Dancer misses
and Dancer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rios connects with a right hand. Dancer shakes it off.#ROC2#Dancer is rocked!#T2#
Rios tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rios bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dancer's head.
Oh Dancer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dancer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A punch combination from Rios misses.
Dancer throws a sloppy head kick and Rios moves out of range easily.
Dancer seems to have got his legs back now.
Dancer misses with a body kick.
Dancer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Rios.
Rios cracks a nice hook into Dancer's ribs.
Dancer throws a head kick that misses.
Rios checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rios checks a leg kick.
Dancer slips under a jab.
A combination from Rios does no damage.
Rios keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Dancer throws a leg kick but Rios checks it.
Rios lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dancer lands with an uppercut that bounces Rios off the cage and back into range.
Rios blocks the body kick.
Rios might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rios lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Dancer can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Rios and Dancer drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Rios.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Rios!
Diego Rios bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DC 89: Sitsongrit v Battleby
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Oh throws a series of punches but Maxwell avoids them all with ease.
Oh dives in for a single leg takedown but Maxwell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Oh feints and as Maxwell raises his hands in defense, Oh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Maxwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maxwell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Maxwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oh landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell keeping moving, preventing Oh from controlling successfully.
Oh postures up. #T1##SUB#
Maxwell is looking for a triangle but Oh pushes his legs off easily.
Oh stands and throws Maxwell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maxwell down.
Maxwell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Maxwell tries to buck Oh off but Oh is having none of it.
Maxwell is working hard here to advance position.
Maxwell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Oh wants to free his trapped foot but Maxwell is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Maxwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily.
Maxwell is looking to get back to full guard here but Oh has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on Maxwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Oh working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T2#
Maxwell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oh's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh controlling the action here.
Oh working the head and body with strikes.
Oh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maxwell wants to get back to full guard.
Oh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maxwell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oh scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Oh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maxwell is looking for a sweep. Oh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Maxwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Maxwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Maxwell looking for a kimura from the bottom but Oh passes into side control!
Oh staying calm.
Maxwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Oh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Maxwell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Maxwell is looking to regain half guard here but Oh keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Oh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maxwell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maxwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oh cracks Maxwell with a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maxwell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maxwell wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maxwell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maxwell wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jisoo Oh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Oh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jisoo Oh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxwell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maxwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oh is fending him off so far but Maxwell persists. Nope, Oh circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh dives in and grabs Maxwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maxwell pushes down on Oh's head and hops out.
Maxwell tries to counter by clinching up but Oh breaks away and moves out of range.
Oh shoots in but no luck this time.
Oh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Klinx Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.#TD2#
Oh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maxwell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oh is in Maxwell's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Maxwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oh pushes down on Maxwell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jisoo Oh has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Maxwell tries to get to full guard but Oh has control of the leg.
Oh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maxwell tries to get to full guard but Oh has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oh lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Maxwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oh pulls his head out easily.
Oh is nestled in close to Maxwell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maxwell is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sydney Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Oh is keen to just control but Maxwell is a slippery customer.#T2#
Oh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maxwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oh works his way into side control.
Maxwell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maxwell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oh off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Maxwell patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Maxwell looking for the choke but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Oh defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Oh rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Maxwell tries to pass to full mount but Oh defends it.
Oh wants to improve his position but Maxwell is controlling well.
Oh wants to control but Maxwell is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Maxwell is trying to work for a kimura but Oh is defending well.
Oh is positioning himself well to prevent Maxwell advancing to mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oh is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Maxwell is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Oh is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Klinx Maxwell!

Event: SMASH: Kentas vs Materlak
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Masvidal throws an off balance right hand
and Rios counters with a nice uppercut.
Rios lands a head shot.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Masvidal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rios's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rios's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rios throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rios manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal fails with the takedown
and Rios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rios scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masvidal has a takedown stuffed.
Rios misses with an uppercut. Masvidal saw that one coming.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
Masvidal tries to clinch up but Rios circles away and keeps his distance.
Rios with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Rios with a nice calf kick.
Masvidal walks into a straight right hand from Rios.
Rios swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masvidal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Masvidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal slips a jab and a cross from Rios.
Rios catches Masvidal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masvidal dives in for a single leg takedown but Rios sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Rios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rios walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Diego Rios has been cut.#T2##TD#
Masvidal gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rios pushes Masvidal off looking to stand but Masvidal dives back in and keeps control.
Masvidal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Masvidal slows the pace down in half guard.
Rios blocking the ground and pound attempt from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rios to regain full guard.
Rios keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully. #T3##ES2#
Rios has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Masvidal is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Masvidal gets through Rios's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Masvidal there.
Rios throws a leg kick
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rios plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Masvidal ducks under a wild hook from Rios.
Rios staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Rios finds it's way through Masvidal's defenses.
Rios moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Rios fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masvidal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rios throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rios throws a combination that misses
letting Masvidal counter with a right hand.
Diego Rios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rios ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Rios misses with a hook.
Masvidal moves out of range of the strikes.
Masvidal tries to clinch there but Rios circles away.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Rios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Rios misses the target. #TD#
Masvidal dives in and scores a takedown into Rios's guard.

Rios wriggles free and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Rios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rios misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Masvidal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rios's guard.
Masvidal trying to control but Rios is working from the bottom.
Masvidal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Masvidal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masvidal prevents Rios from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal trying to control but Rios is working from the bottom.
Masvidal looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Masvidal throwing strikes from guard but Rios blocks nicely.
Rios keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diego Rios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rios ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rios lands a nice looking kick to the body. Masvidal takes a step back to recover.
Diego Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut.
Rios stalks Masvidal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Masvidal's face. Masvidal staggers backwards, shaken.
Masvidal connects with a nice looking jab.
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rios as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Rios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masvidal lands a head shot.
Masvidal walks into a jab.
Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masvidal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rios stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masvidal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Rios's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masvidal tries to clinch but Rios moves out of range.
Masvidal shoots in but no luck this time.
Rios circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Rios.
Rios ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Rios lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rios throws a low kick but Masvidal moves out of range easily.
Masvidal pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Rios misses with a few strikes there.
Masvidal misses with a takedown attempt - Rios sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Masvidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Rios counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Masvidal coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Rios.
Rios lands an overhand right.
Masvidal avoids the head kick by Rios.
Masvidal lands an overhand right.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rios throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Masvidal darts in looking for a takedown but Rios gets double underhooks and turns Masvidal into the cage.
Masvidal is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Rios is trying to push Masvidal away but Masvidal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rios scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Rios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rios misses with a double jab.
Masvidal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rios lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rios defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
Rios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Rios.
Masvidal tries to counter by clinching up but Rios breaks away and moves out of range.
Masvidal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Rios. No joy for Masvidal on that attempt.
Rios is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Rios showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rios scores with a head kick. Masvidal tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Masvidal clinches up with Rios and pushes him back against the cage.
Masvidal fails to pull guard.
Masvidal landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC2#
Rios breaks from the clinch.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Rios.
Rios throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Masvidal clinches with his opponent.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Rios.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masvidal.
Masvidal scores with a shoulder strike.
Rios has had enough of the clinch but Masvidal keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Rios is trying to push Masvidal away but Masvidal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Masvidal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rios gets underhooks to prevent Masvidal's takedown attempt.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Masvidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masvidal tries for a takedown but Rios sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Masvidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rios dodges the punch combination from Masvidal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masvidal.
Rios punishes Masvidal's body with a nice straight punch.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Masvidal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A countering left hand to the body from Rios misses.
Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masvidal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masvidal thinks about countering with a head kick.
Masvidal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rios to score with a decent uppercut.
Rios throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masvidal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rios throws a combination. Masvidal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rios fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Masvidal.
Masvidal tries to clinch but Rios moves out of range. #CL#
Rios tries to keep at a distance but Masvidal has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Rios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal fails with the takedown.
Rios throws out a counter right but Masvidal avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Masvidal tries to clinch there but Rios circles away.
Masvidal throws a body punch but Rios moves out of range.
Masvidal tries to close the distance and clinch but Rios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masvidal scores with a jab. Rios acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch combination from Rios misses.
Masvidal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masvidal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masvidal shoots and misses
and Rios counters with a stiff right hand.
Rios digs a good hook to Masvidal's body.
A punch lands to the side of Masvidal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masvidal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rios counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Masvidal is rocked!
Masvidal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Masvidal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Masvidal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rios manages to avoid it.
Rios looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masvidal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rios lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Masvidal falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rios dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Rios!
Diego Rios 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.

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