Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL - 24
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Adesanya doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardoso circles away.
Cardoso throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cardoso.
Adesanya throws a shot to the body.
Adesanya tries to clinch there but Cardoso circles away.
Adesanya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cardoso misses the body punch
enabling Adesanya to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
Adesanya's coach down at Tappelukerho was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Adesanya's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A jab from Adesanya misses. #CL2#
Adesanya closes the distance and clinches.
Cardoso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adesanya works on Cardoso's body with a couple of short punches.
Cardoso blocking some punches.
Cardoso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adesanya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cardoso avoids it.
Cardoso works on Adesanya's body with a couple of short punches.
Adesanya prevents Cardoso from breaking the clinch.
Adesanya stalling in the clinch but Cardoso improves position. #T1##BC#
Cardoso breaks the clinch.
Cardoso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adesanya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adesanya throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Cardoso counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Adesanya!
Cardoso working away.
Adesanya avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cardoso.
Adesanya tries to escape but Cardoso is in control.
Adesanya manages to get back to half guard.
Cardoso with the ground and pound but Adesanya uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Adesanya has his hands on Cardoso's head, controlling the position.
Adesanya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Cardoso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adesanya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Adesanya is trying to keep Cardoso in close.
Cardoso trying to control but Adesanya is working from the bottom.
Adesanya is looking to stand up but Cardoso isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cardoso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adesanya is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Cardoso shoots for a takedown but Adesanya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adesanya wants to clinch up but Cardoso keeps it at a distance.
Cardoso fails to land with a series of punches.
Adesanya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cardoso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardoso circles away.
Cardoso misses with a straight left.
Adesanya slips a jab and a cross from Cardoso.
Cardoso misses with a hook.
Adesanya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cardoso throws an overhand right that lands on Adesanya's shoulder, as Adesanya tries to avoid the shot.
Adesanya jabs at Cardoso's body.
Cardoso misses with a left hand
and Adesanya counters with a nice body kick.
Cardoso just misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Adesanya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cardoso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cardoso walks into a straight right hand from Adesanya.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch but Cardoso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adesanya bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from Cardoso.
Adesanya connects with a solid leg kick.
Adesanya avoids the body shot from Cardoso.
Adesanya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Adesanya slaps away a takedown attempt from Cardoso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Cardoso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adesanya with the inside leg kick.
Adesanya cracks Cardoso with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Adesanya moves in looking to clinch but Cardoso pushes him off.
Cardoso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adesanya as he jumps to the side.
Adesanya steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cardoso.
Cardoso misses with a body shot.
Adesanya leaves Cardoso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Adesanya dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cardoso tries a body shot but Adesanya blocks it.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cardoso blocks it with crossed arms.
Cardoso digs a right hand into Adesanya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adesanya's gas tank.
Cardoso is trying to break the clinch but Adesanya is controlling him.
Adesanya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cardoso blocks it with crossed arms.
Cardoso is looking to take this one to the mat.
A knee to the head by Adesanya.
Adesanya lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Cardoso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya wants to clinch up but Cardoso keeps it at a distance.
Good shot there by Adesanya.
Cardoso misses the body punch #CL2#
and Adesanya counters by moving into the clinch.
Cardoso blocks an elbow strike.
Cardoso is working for takedown but Adesanya is calmly controlling the position for now.
Adesanya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardoso changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Adesanya fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Cardoso. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A combination from Cardoso does no damage.
Adesanya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cardoso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adesanya.
Cardoso takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cardoso dives in for a single leg takedown but Adesanya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Adesanya has a couple of punches blocked by Cardoso.
Cardoso drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adesanya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adesanya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adesanya.
Adesanya stalling in the clinch.
Cardoso looking for a takedown.
Adesanya prevents a body shot from Cardoso.
Adesanya connects with a knee to the head.
Cardoso drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adesanya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cardoso takes a knee right on the jaw! #T2#
Adesanya tries to stall but Cardoso uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cardoso lands with a left to the head.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya with a knee to the head.
Cardoso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardoso tries for a takedown but Adesanya manages to get underhooks.
Cardoso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cardoso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Adesanya slowing the pace effectively.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cardoso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson Adesanya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Cardoso wants to get back to striking at distance but Adesanya won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adesanya.
A short uppercut from Cardoso.
Adesanya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cardoso lands with a light punch inside.
Cardoso looking to stall.
Cardoso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cardoso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head.
Cardoso is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Adesanya is defending well.
Cardoso tries to land a knee to the head but Adesanya blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cardoso as Adesanya tries to tie him up.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but Cardoso blocks it.
Adesanya gets underhooks to prevent Cardoso's takedown attempt.
Cardoso lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cardoso blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Adesanya.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adesanya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cardoso.
Cardoso creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Adesanya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cardoso is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Adesanya is defending well.
Cardoso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adesanya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adesanya misses with a knee strike.
Cardoso is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adesanya with a knee to the head.
Adesanya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but Cardoso blocks it.
Cardoso is looking for a takedown.
A knee to the head by Adesanya.
Cardoso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cardoso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adesanya pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Adesanya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Adesanya.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Adesanya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adesanya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adesanya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardosos head.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cardoso avoids it.#TD#
Cardoso has picked Adesanya up - he's going for a ride! Cardoso dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Adesanya is refusing to be controlled, as Cardoso sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardoso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adesanya's head. #T1#
Cardoso lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Adesanya trying to control here.
Adesanya is trying to get back to full guard.
Adesanya trying to control but Cardoso postures up.
Adesanya keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cardoso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adesanya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardoso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson Adesanya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cardoso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cardoso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cardoso throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cardoso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cardoso working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Cardoso.
Adesanya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adesanya.
Cardoso looking to sit in guard and control but Adesanya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cardoso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adesanya controls the pace.#T3#
Cardoso seems keen to control Adesanya's posture.#SU2#
Adesanya gets to his feet - Cardoso follows without any prompting.
Cardoso scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adesanya tries to clinch up but Cardoso circles away and keeps his distance.
Cardoso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cardoso misses with a wild body shot.
Cardoso keeps the fight on the outside.
Cardoso throwing a counter right hand but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
Adesanya lands with a good body shot.
Cardoso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
Adesanya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Adesanya tries to clinch #TD#
and Cardoso counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Adesanya is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cardoso dives into side control. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cardoso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Matheus Cardoso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardoso working the ground and pound. #ROC#Adesanya is rocked!
Adesanya gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Adesanya is still in real trouble! Can Cardoso finish him?
Cardoso looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Adesanya covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matheus Cardoso!

Event: FCL - 22
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Gable uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gallegos.
Gallegos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gable slips under a jab.
Gallegos throws a jab but it's blocked by Gable.
Gable will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gallegos.
Gable misses the jab.
Gable's coach down at Tappelukerho was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gable's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gallegos slips under a jab from Gable.
Gallegos misses with a body shot.
Gallegos throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Gable counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gable won't allow Gallegos to sweep him here.
Gable wants to control from the top but Gallegos keeps moving.
Gallegos looking for a sweep. Not yet Gallegos, not yet.
Gallegos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Gable is trying to keep Gallegos in close.
Gallegos advances position into side control!
Gable manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gallegos manages to get to full guard.
Gallegos keeping moving, preventing Gable from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gallegos is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gable tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gable can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gable keeping full guard, as Gallegos tries to pass.
Gallegos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Gable working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gallegos.
Gallegos is looking to stand up but Gable won't let him.
Gallegos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gallegos throwing strikes from guard but Gable blocks nicely.
Gallegos stands and throws Gable's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gable tries to bench press Gallegos off him but Gallegos keeps the position.
Gable stops Gallegos from passing to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gallegos has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gallegos raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallegos dominating with strikes here.
Gable tries to reverse the position but Gallegos maintains control.#T3#
Gable is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gallegos thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gable is desperately trying to improve his position but Gallegos has a good base and remains in mount.
Gallegos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gable tries to lock up and control but Gallegos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gable is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gable can't escape the position.
Gable blocking the ground and pound.
Gallegos looking to ground and pound but Gable is blocking nicely.
Gable tries to hold on but Gallegos postures up.
Gallegos sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gallegos thowing shots but they're missing.
Gallegos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gable's face.
Gallegos punching from mount but Gable doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gable tries to hold on but Gallegos postures up.
Gallegos unloads with some shots from mount but Gable bucks and avoids them well.
Gable holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gallegos tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gallegos throwing strikes here but Gable is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gable is trying desperately to improve position.
Gallegos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gallegos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gallegos thowing shots but they're missing.
Gallegos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gallegos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gable hang on?
Gable avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gallegos.
Gallegos thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Gallegos there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Gallegos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gallegos throws a jab when Gable was well out of range.
Gable wants to slow Gallegos down by chopping away at his legs.
Gallegos misses with a lunging right hand
and Gable counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Gallegos misses the target.
Gallegos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gable can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Gallegos misses #TD2#
and Gable counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gable.
Gallegos looking for a sweep. Not yet Gallegos, not yet.
Gable trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallegos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gallegos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gable really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gallegos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallegos is working hard here to advance position.
Gable passes into half guard.
Gallegos tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gable has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gallegos tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Gable looking to control but Gallegos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gallegos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gable unloading with bombs!
Gallegos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gable wants to control the pace but Gallegos is squirming around nicely.
Gallegos tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Gable tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gallegos working to try and regain half guard.
Gallegos is squirming around, avoiding Gable's attempts to control the action.
Gable might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gallegos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gallegos working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Gallegos regains half guard.
Gallegos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gallegos.
Gallegos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gable trying to control the position here.
Gallegos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallegos passes into half guard. #SU#
Gallegos stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gable to get to his feet. #T4#
Gallegos checks a low kick from Gable.
Gallegos throws an overhand right that lands on Gable's shoulder, as Gable tries to avoid the shot.
Gable gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gallegos throws a hook but Gable avoids it easily.
Gable with the counter takedown but Gallegos avoids it easily.
Gallegos misses with a straight left.
Gallegos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gable lands a nice shot to the body.
Gable goes for a double leg but Gallegos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gallegos continues to drive forward.
Gallegos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gallegos.
Gable lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gallegos circles away quickly and effectively.
Gallegos lands a body shot.
Gable is breathing heavily.
Gallegos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gable stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gallegos throws a shot from downtown. Gable moves away and avoids it.
Gable on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Emanuel Gallegos is winning the standup battle so far.
Gallegos with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Gallegos dominated that second round.
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#
A shot to the liver by Gallegos. Beautiful body shot.
Gallegos misses with a hook. Gable ducked under it nicely.
Gallegos throws out a loose jab but Gable uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Gallegos.
Gable uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gallegos.
Gallegos lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Gallegos misses.
Gallegos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gallegos thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Gable releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gallegos lands with a hook. Gable tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gallegos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gable.
Gallegos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gable's head backwards.#ROC#Gable is rocked!
Gable ducks under a wild hook from Gallegos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallegos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gable throws out the jab.
Gallegos misses with an uppercut.
Gallegos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gable.#KD#
Gallegos drops Gable with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gable looks back up at him and smiles so Gallegos waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gable is still on wobbly legs! Can Gallegos finish him?
Gallegos lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gable falls backwards - clearly groggy! Gallegos dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emanuel Gallegos!

Event: STC11| Helmsley x Muzhaiev
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Helmsley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Muzhaiev closes the distance and clinches up with Helmsley, looking for a takedown. Muzhaiev pushes Helmsley against the ropes but Helmsley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Helmsley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muzhaiev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Helmsley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Muzhaiev is looking for a takedown.
Reginald Helmsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Muzhaiev.
Muzhaiev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Helmsley is struggling to control the position.
Muzhaiev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Helmsley is defending well.
Helmsley controlling the action here for a moment.
Muzhaiev takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Ruslan Muzhaiev has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Helmsley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Helmsley lands an uppercut.#KD#
Helmsley drops Muzhaiev with a big knee straight up the middle! Muzhaiev is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Muzhaiev looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Helmsley lands a knee to the body.
Helmsley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Muzhaiev's defenses. #KD#
Helmsley drops Muzhaiev with a big knee straight up the middle! Muzhaiev is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Muzhaiev is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Muzhaiev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Helmsley plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Muzhaiev to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Muzhaiev just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reginald Helmsley!
Reginald Helmsley retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Reginald Helmsley made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: STC11| Helmsley x Muzhaiev
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Gable misses the target.
Rochester half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rochester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gable misses with a few strikes there.
Rochester attempts a counter takedown but Gable avoids it well and moves away.
Gable's coach down at Tappelukerho was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gable's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Some wild striking there from Gable. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gable.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rochester tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rochester is trying to control Gable's posture but Gable avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester tries to improve position but can't.
Rochester is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Rochester on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gable throwing strikes but Rochester manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Gable is looking to reverse the position.
Rochester tries to advance to mount but Gable denies him.
Rochester wants to control but Gable is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Rochester is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gable knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Gable is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rochester tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rochester has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Rochester looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Rochester goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gable rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rochester's guard! Nice work there by Gable! #T3##SUB#
Rochester is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gable has his hands clasped together but Rochester extends and breaks Gable's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rochester.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ziggy Rochester!

Event: STC11| Helmsley x Muzhaiev
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Soucy throws a head kick that Max semi-blocks.
Soucy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A solid body kick from Soucy.
Max has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Max takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Soucy tries to clinch but Max moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Soucy.
Soucy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Max moves out of range as Soucy strikes.
Soucy throws a head kick but Max moves out of range.
Soucy sets himself, and Max steps forward looking for the clinch! Soucy avoids it this time.
Max moves out of range as Soucy throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Soucy moves into range and clinches up with Max.
Soucy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soucy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Max leaning against his opponent.
Soucy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Max blocking some punches.
Soucy letting Max take a breather here.
Max misses with some punches.
Max lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Max can't find room to land a body shot as Soucy controls the action.
Max avoids the elbow strike from Soucy, against the ropes.
Soucy tries to work over Max's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soucy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Max is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soucy.
Soucy stalling the fight.
Max lands a left hand. #T2#
Soucy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Freaky Max has been cut.
Max managing to block the knees to the body from Soucy.
Soucy letting Max take a breather here.
Soucy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Soucy misses with a knee to the head.
Max lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Max.
Max lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soucy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soucy misses with some punches.
Max goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soucy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Max dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Max tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Soucy scores with a knee to the head.
Soucy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Max scores with a nice short uppercut.
Soucy tries to land a knee to the head but Max blocks with his arms.
Soucy with a knee to the head.
Max manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Soucy misses with the head strike.
Max managing to block the knees to the body from Soucy.
Max takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soucy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Soucy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Max pushes Soucy back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soucy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Max's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soucy tries a body shot but Max blocks it. #T4#
Soucy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Soucy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Soucy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Max on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soucy is looking to control Max's arms but Max gets an underhook and turns him. Now Soucy has his back to the ropes.
Soucy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Max.
Max lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soucy backwards.
Soucy lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Freaky Max's cut even more.
Max misses with a punch to the body.
Soucy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Soucy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Max's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soucy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Max.
Soucy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Soucy. #T5#
Soucy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Max blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Max.
Max is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knees to the body from Soucy.
Soucy is trying to stall.
Soucy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soucy with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Max scores with a nice short uppercut.
Soucy misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Max.
Max can't find room to land a body shot as Soucy controls the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Soucy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Max is defending well for now.
Soucy lands a nice knee to the body. #T6#
Soucy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soucy.#CUT#The cut above Freaky Max's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Max is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soucy is keeping busy.
Soucy lands a left hand.
Soucy trying to land knees to the body.
Max manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Soucy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Max displaying some good clinch control by pressing Soucy up against the ropes.
Soucy wants to stall.
Soucy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Max. #T7#
Soucy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soucy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Max blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Soucy.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Soucy throws an elbow but misses.
Soucy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Soucy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Max scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soucy avoiding damage.
Soucy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Max scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soucy prevents a body shot from Max.
Soucy crunches a lovely knee into Max's ribcage.
Max lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Max.
Soucy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Max blocks it with crossed arms. #T8#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of stalling here from Soucy.
Max dodges an elbow strike from Soucy.
Soucy misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Soucy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Max blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soucy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soucy misses with a knee strike.
Max lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Max on the inside.
Max digs a right hand into Soucy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soucy's gas tank.
Soucy is breathing heavily.
Max lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Max on the inside.
Max scores with a shot to the side of Soucy's head.
Soucy misses with the head strike. #T9#
Max lands with a short shot to the head.
Max trying to land knees to the body.
Max lands with a right to the head.
Soucy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Max has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Max.
Max blocks an elbow strike.
Soucy lands a knee to the body.
Soucy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Max has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Max creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soucy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Soucy misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Max.
Soucy throws a head punch that misses.
Max lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soucy backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sheldon Soucy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freaky Max's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R2#
Soucy tries to clinch up but Max circles away and keeps his distance.
Max keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Max clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Max.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Soucy obliges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Soucy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Max can do to turn this around?
Good body shot from Max.
Max is trying to maintain a safe position but Soucy gets an underhook and turns Max into the ropes.
Max's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soucy blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Max.
Max is leaning against Soucy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soucy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maxs head.
A knee to the head by Soucy. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Max as the two fighters clinch.
Max stalling in the clinch but Soucy improves position.
Soucy tries to land knees in the clinch but Max avoids the damage to the body.
Soucy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Max in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Max.
Soucy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Max dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Max lands with a left to the head.
Soucy working aggressively here.
Soucy crunches a lovely knee into Max's ribcage.
Max throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soucys head.
Max tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Max.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Soucy tries a knee to the head but Max blocks it.
Soucy stalling in the clinch but Max improves position.
Max throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soucys head.
Soucy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Max avoids it.
Soucy throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soucy misses with the head strike.
Max working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soucy tries to land a knee to the head but Max blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soucy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Soucy.
Soucy misses with some punches.
Sheldon Soucy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Soucy looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Soucy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Max.
Max scores with a shot to the side of Soucy's head.
Nice body punch from Max - that landed with a thud.
Soucy takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Max.
Max lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Max.
Max lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soucy backwards.
Max working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Max.
Max lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Soucy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soucy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Max backwards.
Oh Soucy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Max on the inside.
Soucy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Max avoids it.#T4#
Soucy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Max blocks a body shot from Soucy.
Max scores with a shoulder strike.
Soucy missing with knees to the body.
Max misses with the head strike.
Max working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Max.
A right hook to the body lands for Max.
Soucy prevents a body shot from Max.
Max holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Max creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Max.
Max throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soucys head. #T5#
Max unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Soucy! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Max is unloading with more strikes now! Soucy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freaky Max!

Event: SPFT #15
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Hector tries to clinch up.
Hector definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hector scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paz doesn't seem bothered though.
Paz fails with the takedown.
A punch combination from Hector misses.
Hector moves in looking to clinch but Paz pushes him off.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hector throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Paz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Paz is trying to pull guard but Hector turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paz goes for a takedown attempt but Hector pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jack Hector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquim Paz.
A left lands for Hector.#CUT#It looks like Joaquim Paz has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hector connects with the punch.
Hector swinging wildly here.
Paz fails with the takedown#CL#
and Hector holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Hector breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Paz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hector counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Paz off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Hector follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Paz was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Hector!
Jack Hector really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SPFT #15
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
No joy there for Jimmy Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
George Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
George Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
George Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jimmy Johnson takes a step back to recover. #TD2#
George Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Jimmy Johnson is defending well but George Johnson drives through and ends up in Jimmy Johnson's guard.
Jimmy Johnson keeping moving, preventing George Johnson from controlling successfully.
George Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
George Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
George Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jimmy Johnson is retaining full guard. #T1#
Jimmy Johnson controlling the position.
Jimmy Johnson keeping moving, preventing George Johnson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jimmy Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
George Johnson delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Jimmy Johnson closes the distance and pushes George Johnson back into the cage.
George Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Jimmy Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
George Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jimmy Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jimmy Johnson.
Jimmy Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
George Johnson's coach down at Tappelukerho was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on George Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
George Johnson tries to stall but Jimmy Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jimmy Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of George Johnson backwards.
Jimmy Johnson scores with a shot to the side of George Johnson's head.
Jimmy Johnson lands with a right to the head. #CUT#It looks like George Johnson has been cut.#T2#
Jimmy Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jimmy Johnson tries to throw a body punch but George Johnson avoids it by throwing Jimmy Johnson back against the cage.
A short right from George Johnson on the inside.
George Johnson has Jimmy Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Jimmy Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jimmy Johnson is trying to break free.
Jimmy Johnson avoiding damage as George Johnson throws knees to the body.
Jimmy Johnson lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimmy Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Jimmy Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jimmy Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jimmy Johnson misses with a combination
and George Johnson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jimmy Johnson really felt that one!
Jimmy Johnson looks to land a right hand but George Johnson moved out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by George Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Jimmy Johnson, which made it look bad.
George Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Jimmy Johnson throws a right and a left that George Johnson avoids nicely.
No joy there for Jimmy Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
George Johnson is looking to clinch.
Jimmy Johnson sizes up George Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jimmy Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jimmy Johnson misses with a double jab.
Jimmy Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Jimmy Johnson scores with a one two! George Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
George Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
George Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jimmy Johnson.
George Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Jimmy Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
George Johnson is trying to drag Jimmy Johnson to the mat but Jimmy Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A frustrated look appears on Jimmy Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jimmy Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George Johnson keeps control of Jimmy Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jimmy Johnson.
Stalling in the clinch from Jimmy Johnson.
George Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jimmy Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jimmy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Johnson.
Jimmy Johnson throws a right and a left that George Johnson avoids nicely.
Jimmy Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Jimmy Johnson moves into the clinch.
Jimmy Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jimmy Johnson. #BC#
Jimmy Johnson manages to break the clinch.
George Johnson tries to clinch up but Jimmy Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
George Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Jimmy Johnson.
Jimmy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Jimmy Johnson.
George Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Jimmy Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Johnson'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#
George Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
George Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jimmy Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten George Johnson somewhat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#KD#
Jimmy Johnson drops George Johnson with a beautiful combination! George Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jimmy Johnson is looking for the KO!
Jimmy Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
George Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jimmy Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by George Johnson.
George Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Jimmy Johnson pushes him away.#CL#
Jimmy Johnson clinches up against the cage.
George Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
George Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jimmy Johnson is defending well.
Jimmy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Johnson.
George Johnson tries to stall but Jimmy Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jimmy Johnson lands a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up George Johnson's cut even more.
George Johnson landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T1#
George Johnson takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Jimmy Johnson on the inside.
Jimmy Johnson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
George Johnson tries to pull guard but Jimmy Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jimmy Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from George Johnson.
Jimmy Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jimmy Johnson.
George Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
George Johnson tries a body shot but Jimmy Johnson blocks it.
Jimmy Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Jimmy Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Jimmy Johnson is trying to break free.
George Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jimmy Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
George Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
George Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jimmy Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of George Johnson backwards. #CUT#The cut above George Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A bit of stalling here from Jimmy Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimmy Johnson stalling against the cage.
George Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
George Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jimmy Johnson wants to break free but George Johnson has control.
Jimmy Johnson is trying to break the clinch but George Johnson is controlling him.
George Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Jimmy Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed George Johnson into the cage.
George Johnson lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Johnson has been cut.
Jimmy Johnson stalling the fight.
Jimmy Johnson is stalling here.
George Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Jimmy Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, George Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jimmy Johnson's brow.
George Johnson slows down the pace here.
George Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Jimmy Johnson is blocking nicely.
Jimmy Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jimmy Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but George Johnson won't allow it.
George Johnson keeps control of Jimmy Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
George Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Jimmy Johnson is blocking nicely.
George Johnson jumps guard but Jimmy Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Jimmy Johnson breaks the clinch.
Jimmy Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jimmy Johnson misses with a wild combination.
George Johnson misses with a body kick.
Jimmy Johnson misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from George Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Jimmy Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jimmy Johnson misses with a double jab.
Jimmy Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
George Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jimmy Johnson.
Jimmy Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Jimmy Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jimmy Johnson loads up on a big right hand but George Johnson slips the punch.
George Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Jimmy Johnson pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George Johnson throws a head kick that Jimmy Johnson semi-blocks.
George Johnson moves forwards but Jimmy Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#George Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jimmy Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
George Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Jimmy Johnson pushes him away.
A punch combination from Jimmy Johnson misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
George Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
George Johnson dodges the punch combination from Jimmy Johnson. #TD2#
George Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jimmy Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that George Johnson can do to turn this around?
George Johnson throws a strike but Jimmy Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Johnson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jimmy Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Jimmy Johnson has managed to clinch.
Jimmy Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
George Johnson misses with a knee strike.
George Johnson is looking to control Jimmy Johnson's arms but Jimmy Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now George Johnson has his back to the cage.
Jimmy Johnson wants to break free but George Johnson has control.
George Johnson lands an elbow inside that Jimmy Johnson shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jimmy Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from George Johnson.
Jimmy Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
George Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jimmy Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimmy Johnson taking a breather.
Jimmy Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jimmy Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
George Johnson stalling in the clinch but Jimmy Johnson improves position.
George Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jimmy Johnson backwards. #T1#
Jimmy Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
George Johnson has Jimmy Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Jimmy Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jimmy Johnson lands an uppercut.
Jimmy Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but George Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
George Johnson prevents a body shot from Jimmy Johnson.
George Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Jimmy Johnson gets an underhook and turns George Johnson into the cage.
Jimmy Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
George Johnson lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Jimmy Johnson's cut is getting worse.
George Johnson wants a takedown.
George Johnson fails to pull guard.
Jimmy Johnson works on George Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
George Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jimmy Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jimmy Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of George Johnson backwards.
Jimmy Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Jimmy Johnson tries to break free but George Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
George Johnson can't get the takedown.
George Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Johnson.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Jimmy Johnson.
A short uppercut from Jimmy Johnson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jimmy Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Johnson!

Event: SUPREME 17
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Gore gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bryanson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bryanson controls the pace.
It looks like Bryanson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bryanson on the ground.
Bryanson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gore is looking to sweep but instead, Bryanson has passed into half guard.
Gore is trying to stand back up but Bryanson is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bryanson content to control rather than advance.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bryanson lands a nice short elbow.
Bryanson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bryanson lands strikes from half guard.
Bryanson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bryanson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bryanson controlling the pace for now.
Bryanson raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
Bryanson lands a big shot to the head and Gore winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Daniel Bryanson!
Daniel Bryanson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel, into his post fight interview.

Event: STC10|
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Ness drives through with a takedown into MacDonald's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
MacDonald is wriggling around but Ness manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Ness lands with a punch from half guard.
MacDonald has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ness perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ness working MacDonald over with strikes.
MacDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Ness trying to control from half guard but MacDonald is working away.
MacDonald taking some punishment here, with Ness in his half guard.
Ness seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ness is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ness throws a strike but MacDonald avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ness trying to control but MacDonald is working from the bottom.
MacDonald on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacDonald tries to get out of the position.#T1##SUB#
MacDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ness is aware though and is defending well.
MacDonald wants to sweep here but Ness controlling him for the moment.
Ness content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ness throwing strikes but missing.
Ness trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ness pushes down on MacDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ness trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ness trying to control but MacDonald is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
MacDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ness gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ness with a nice head shot there.
Ness postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ness trying to control but MacDonald is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ness avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ness lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#MacDonald is rocked!
Ness gets to his feet and stands over MacDonald, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! MacDonald felt that one! Ness unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save MacDonald from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Ness!
During a confident post fight interview, Rick Ness thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SPFT #14
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Rhodes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Covington.
An attempted straight right counter from Covington misses the target.
Rhodes ducks under a wild hook from Covington.
Covington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rhodes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Covington somewhat.
Rhodes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rhodes looks to land a combination but Covington avoids it well.
Covington throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Covington gets the takedown into side control.
Rhodes is trying to improve his position.
Covington is looking to take a break and control but Rhodes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Rhodes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Covington is putting a hurting on Rhodes here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Covington misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rhodes parries the strikes from Covington easily there. Covington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rhodes to escape.
Rhodes is trying to control Covington's posture but Covington avoids it.
Covington trying to control the action but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Rhodes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Covington is keen to just control but Rhodes is a slippery customer.
Rhodes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Covington.
Covington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Covington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Rhodes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Covington.
Rhodes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Covington scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rhodes is trying to control but can't.
Covington uses his free foot to push down on Rhodes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rhodes.
Rhodes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rhodes is looking to get to half guard.
Covington looking to finish Rhodes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rhodes!
Covington wants to control the pace but Rhodes is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Covington with a couple of short strikes.
Covington landing strikes from the mount.
Covington lands a heavy elbow.
Covington looking to control and managing it successfully.
Covington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rhodes is bucking up trying to escape but Covington cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rhodes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Covington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rhodes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rhodes wants to improve his position but Covington is controlling well.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Covington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rhodes is trying to stand. #T4#
Covington takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rhodes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Covington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Covington is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Covington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rhodes trying to control from the bottom.
Rhodes is holding on to half guard well.
Covington is nestled in close to Rhodes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Covington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Covington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Covington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rhodes is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ashley Covington 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#
Rhodes tries to land a front kick but Covington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rhodes tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Rhodes moves into the clinch.
Covington slowing the pace effectively.
Covington blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Covington manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Rhodes instigates a clinch. #TD#
Covington has Rhodes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Covington pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rhodes tumbling to the mat - Covington dives into Rhodes's guard.
Covington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhodes can do to turn this around?
Rhodes looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes has momentary wrist control but Covington slips an elbow through the middle.
Covington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Covington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Covington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Rhodes controls Covington momentarily but Covington frees himself.
Covington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Covington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Covington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Covington advances to half guard.
Rhodes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Covington controlling the action here.
Rhodes is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rhodes has his hands clasped together around Covington's back. He's all about the action.
Rhodes is looking to control Covington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodes avoid being mounted?
Covington working Rhodes over with strikes.
Covington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Covington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Covington is trying to control the action in half guard but Rhodes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rhodes wants to improve his position but Covington is controlling well.
Covington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhodes's head. #T3#
Rhodes is staying active underneath Covington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Covington moves into the clinch.
Rhodes managing to block the knees to the body from Covington.
Covington lands a good knee to the midsection. Rhodes won't want to take too many of those.
Covington blocks an elbow strike.
Rhodes lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Ashley Covington has been cut.
Covington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Covington blocks a body shot from Rhodes.
Rhodes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Covington.
Rhodes working aggressively here.
Covington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rhodes is defending well for now.#TD#
Covington turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rhodes struggling a bit here.#T4#
Covington fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rhodes wants to control but Covington postures up.
Rhodes dodges the ground and pound from Covington.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Covington is looking to take a break and control but Rhodes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodes is trying to buck Covington off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Rhodes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Covington remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ashley Covington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ashley Covington'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. 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#
Rhodes tries to land a front kick but Covington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab by Covington.
Rhodes is looking to land body kicks.
Ashley Covington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Covington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Covington gets tackled into the cage by Rhodes. Rhodes maintains the clinch.
Covington lands a left hand. #TD#
Covington lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rhodes tries to get to full guard but Covington has control of the leg.
Covington not doing much here.
Rhodes tries to get to full guard but Covington has control of the leg. #SUB#
Covington seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Rhodes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Covington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhodes defending well though.
Covington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Covington.
Covington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Covington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Covington.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhodes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Covington.
Covington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhodes defending well though.
Covington trying to control from Rhodes's half guard. Rhodes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ryan Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashley Covington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Covington passes into half guard.
Covington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rhodes is staying active underneath Covington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Covington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Covington thows a huge punch but Rhodes dodges it nicely.
Rhodes trying to control here.
Covington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rhodes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rhodes has control of Covington's left arm, preventing Covington from doing any damage. #T3#
Covington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rhodes is trying to control the position but Covington postures up.
Rhodes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Covington manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rhodes is looking to work some ground and pound but Covington has wrist control.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Covington keeps moving.
Rhodes stays in close to Covington's body and controls the position.
Covington throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Covington wants to stand and escape but Rhodes is having none of it.
Ashley Covington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Covington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rhodes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Rhodes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL#
Covington closes the distance and pushes Rhodes back into the cage.
Our sources have told us that Covington has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Rhodes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Covington as Rhodes tries to tie him up.
Rhodes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rhodes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Covington is defending well for now.
Rhodes has a couple of punches blocked by Covington.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashley Covington!
Ashley Covington tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: STC8| Rodriguez x Helmsley
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Helmsley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Helmsley ducks right into an uppercut from Rodriguez.
Helmsley ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Helmsley misses with a hook.
Rodriguez swats away the attempt to clinch by Helmsley.
A slapping body kick lands there for Helmsley.#TD#
Rodriguez gets a takedown into half guard.
Helmsley wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
Helmsley is looking to improve his position.
Helmsley is trying to stand up here but Rodriguez is controlling him well. #T1#
Helmsley tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Helmsley can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rodriguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Helmsley's head.
Rodriguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Helmsley defending well though.
Helmsley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodriguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodriguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Helmsley for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Helmsley is looking to improve his position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Helmsley is holding on to half guard well.
Helmsley pushes Rodriguez off looking to stand but Rodriguez dives back in and keeps control.
Rodriguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Helmsley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Jorge Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Helmsley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Helmsley pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Helmsley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rodriguez will feel that in the morning.
Helmsley jabs Rodriguez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Helmsley. Rodriguez shrugs it off though.
Helmsley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Helmsley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Helmsley clobbers Rodriguez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Helmsley lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Helmsley thows a body kick. Rodriguez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Helmsley tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Helmsley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reginald Helmsley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helmsley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rodriguez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Helmsley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Helmsley rushes Rodriguez and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Helmsley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Helmsley.
Helmsley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Helmsley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Helmsley scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#Jorge Rodriguez's cut is getting worse.
Rodriguez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Helmsley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helmsley is trying to stall.
Helmsley lands a nice knee to the body.
Helmsley lands an elbow inside.
Helmsley is trying to stall.
Helmsley scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#Jorge Rodriguez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Helmsley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
Helmsley lands a shoulder strike.
Rodriguez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Helmsley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Helmsley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rodriguez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Helmsley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Helmsley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T5#
Helmsley wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Helmsley connects with a knee to the head.
Helmsley has Rodriguez pressed against the ropes.
Helmsley just leaning against Rodriguez, taking a breather.
Helmsley trying to stall but Rodriguez improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reginald Helmsley.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Helmsley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Helmsley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Helmsley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Helmsley lands a nice elbow.
Helmsley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#Jeez, Jorge Rodriguez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Helmsley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Helmsley with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T6#
Helmsley lands a nice elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Reginald Helmsley!
Reginald Helmsley is the new heavyweight champion!
Reginald Helmsley very nearly forgot to thank Shadow Realm Apparel 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: STC8| Rodriguez x Helmsley
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Adesanya slips under a jab.
Lopez scores with a hook to the body. Adesanya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Lopez forces Adesanya back against the ropes and clinches.
Adesanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Lopez avoids the damage to the body.
Lopez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adesanya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lopez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lopez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lopez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adesanya.
Adesanya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lopez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lopez throws a big uppercut that drops Adesanya! More strikes from Lopez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Adesanya lies dazed against the ropes as Lopez celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Lopez!
Diego Lopez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: STC8| Rodriguez x Helmsley
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Yaroslav shoots in for a double leg but Gable sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Yaroslav gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gable to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gable throws a strike but Yaroslav rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gable has control of Yaroslav's left arm, preventing Yaroslav from doing any damage.
Gable really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yaroslav. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yaroslav is one step ahead there.
Gable is still trying to improve position.#T1##SUB#
Yaroslav drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gable looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gable looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gable! #REVB#
Yaroslav tries to improve position but can't.
Gable wants to control but Yaroslav is keeping him busy.
Gable in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yaroslav on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Gable looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yaroslav tries to buck Gable off but Gable is having none of it.
Yaroslav definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yaroslav prevents Gable from moving into mount.
Gable has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tappelukerho. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gable throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gable landing strikes.
Yaroslav seems a little lost for a moment, as Gable dominates the positioning.
Gable is looking to take a break and control but Yaroslav is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Gable politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gable prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Yaroslav tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gable wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gable just content to control the position.
Yaroslav struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Yaroslav's face as Gable controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yaroslav tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yaroslav trying to remain calm as Gable controls from the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gable cracks Yaroslav with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Vladimir Yaroslav has been cut.
Don Gable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yaroslav or perhaps it was just good defense by Gable, which made it look bad.
Yaroslav is breathing heavily.
Yaroslav on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Gable lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #KD2#
Gable lands a left and a right that send Yaroslav crashing to the mat, dazed. Gable thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Yaroslav is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gable connects with a stiff jab that staggers Yaroslav - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Gable!
Don Gable very nearly forgot to thank Shadow Realm Apparel 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: GC 518
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Wickenhauser closes the distance and clinches.
Wickenhauser tries to break the clinch but Angle is controlling the position. #TD#
Angle pulls guard effortlessly.
Wickenhauser must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Angle looking for a triangle here. Wickenhauser is fighting it but it looks tight! Angle pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wickenhauser is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aaron Angle!

Event: GC 518
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Hsueh Liang throws the left hand but End avoids the punch easily.
Hsueh Liang throws a jab but it's blocked by End.
Hsueh Liang gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aleister End!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aleister End made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GC 518
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1##TD#
Hubley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Penn trying to control but Hubley postures up.
Penn is trying to stand up here but Hubley is controlling him well.
Hubley is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
Hubley not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn tries to roll over but Hubley keeps him under control.
Hubley stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hubley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hubley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Penn taking some punishment here, with Hubley in his half guard.
Penn tries to roll over but Hubley keeps him under control.
Hubley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Penn is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Hubley has hold of Penn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Penn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hubley avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Hubley looking to finish Penn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Penn!
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Hubley lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Hubley has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Penn's face.
Hubley connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#Penn is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hubley! Penn is hurt baaadly! Hubley is firing away with more strikes - Penn is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Hubley!
Charlie Hubley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: STC7| Hunter x Schwarzenegger
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
A head kick by Soucy misses #TD#
and Liang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Soucy's guard.
Liang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Liang throws an elbow that misses. Soucy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Liang's guard. Nice move by Soucy!#REVB#
Liang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soucy trying to control but Liang is working from the bottom.
Liang looking for a sweep. Not yet Liang, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soucy wants to control from the top but Liang keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Liang is looking for a triangle here but Soucy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T1#
Liang tries to buck Soucy off but Soucy is having none of it.
Soucy wants to control but Liang is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Liang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Soucy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Liang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Liang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Soucy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Soucy's back!
Liang looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Liang landing with strikes.
Liang lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Soucy is trying to break free.
Liang is landing with strikes. Soucy can't take much more of this.
Liang cracks Soucy with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Soucy from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Liang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Liang keeps control of the position as Soucy tries to break free.
Liang gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Liang scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Soucy is looking for a way out.
Liang lands a shot to the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Soucy as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Liang! #ROC#Soucy is rocked!#T3#
Liang scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Soucy is still in real trouble! Can Liang finish him?
Liang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Liang punishes Soucy with strikes from the back mount.
Liang looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Liang lands with a hammerfist to the side of Soucy's head.
Liang lands a good shot there. Soucy covers up! Liang smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Soucy to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Liang jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yu Liang!

Event: STC7| Hunter x Schwarzenegger
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
MacDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
MacDonald throws a body punch but Walsh moves out of range. #TD2#
Walsh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacDonald's guard.
Walsh trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Walsh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
MacDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacob MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Walsh. Walsh gets slowly back to his feet.
MacDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walsh is defended easily by MacDonald.
MacDonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacDonald wants it to stay on the feet.
Jacob MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Walsh.
Walsh goes for a double leg but MacDonald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as MacDonald continues to drive forward.#T1#
MacDonald scores with a hook to the body. Walsh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Walsh looks winded!#CL#
MacDonald clinches up against the ropes.
MacDonald just leaning against Walsh, taking a breather.
MacDonald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walsh is trying to break the clinch but MacDonald is controlling him.
Walsh tries to pull guard but MacDonald won't allow it.
Walsh is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Walsh is trying to force a seperation but MacDonald has the dominant position.
Walsh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but MacDonald is keeping busy.
MacDonald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Walsh up against the ropes.
MacDonald landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Graham Walsh has been cut.
MacDonald stalls. #T2#
Walsh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacDonald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacDonald lands a knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as MacDonald takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
MacDonald utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
MacDonald using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
MacDonald slowing the pace effectively.
Walsh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables MacDonald to keep the fight standing.
MacDonald working Walsh over with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from MacDonald.
A shot in the inside from MacDonald.
MacDonald pressing his opponent against the ropes. #T3#
Walsh is trying to stall.
Walsh goes for a takedown attempt but MacDonald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Walsh gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacob MacDonald!
Jacob MacDonald made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: SPFT #13
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Denton throws a jab when Roach was well out of range.
Denton looks to score with a jab to the body but Roach is just out of range.
Joseph Roach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roach.
Denton looks to throw the jab but Roach is out of range.
Denton takes a swing at Roach's ribcage but misses.
Denton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roach staying out of range there.
Roach misses with an uppercut. Denton saw that one coming.
Roach throws a body shot but no joy.
Denton moves out of range of the strikes.
Roach connects with a crisp jab.
Roach scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Roach scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roach digs a good hook to Denton's body.
Denton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roach.
Roach scores with a decent looking hook.
Denton misses with a hook.
Denton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Denton there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Roach looks to score with a jab to the body but Denton is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Denton 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 Roach has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Roach and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Denton moves away from the strike by Roach.
Roach misses with a body shot.
Denton throws out a counter right but Roach avoids it with no problem.#KD#
Roach lands a big uppercut and Denton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Denton looks OK. Roach waves Denton back to his feet!#ROC#Denton is rocked!
Roach definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Denton fails with the takedown.
Roach is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Roach looks to land a left hand but Denton moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Denton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roach lands a slapping body shot.
Roach throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roach scores with a crisp jab that stopped Denton in his tracks. #KD#
Roach sends Denton crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Roach is motioning to the referee to let Denton up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Denton is still on wobbly legs! Can Roach finish him?
Roach drops Denton with a straight right hand, right on the button! Roach follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Roach!
Our winner, Joseph Roach, 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: STC5| Howell x Rodriguez
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Soucy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Soucy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Soucy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Michael.#TD2#
Michael is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Soucy's half guard.
Soucy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soucy tries to get to full guard but Michael has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Soucy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Michael drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Michael jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Soucy wants to stand but Michael is controlling the position.
Michael looking to pass the guard.
Michael stopping the sweep attempt from Soucy.
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Soucy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Soucy keeping full guard, as Michael tries to pass. #ES#
Soucy wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Soucy moves into range and clinches up with Michael.
Michael is looking for a takedown.
Michael wants to take the fight to the mat but Soucy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Soucy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soucy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Soucy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Michael looks winded!#T2#
A knee to the head by Soucy.
Soucy scores with a shoulder strike.
Soucy scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#Michael is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soucy with a knee to the head.
Michael is still on wobbly legs! Can Soucy finish him?
Soucy scores with a knee to the head.
Soucy landing knees to the head.
Soucy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Soucy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soucy working Michael over with knees to the body.
Michael seems to have recovered his senses.
Soucy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Michael takes a knee right on the jaw! #T3#
Soucy with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Michael drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Sheldon Soucy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sheldon Soucy waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: STC5| Howell x Rodriguez
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Kaveri darts in looking for a takedown but Adesanya gets double underhooks and turns Kaveri into the ropes. #CL#
Adesanya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaveri, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kaveri tries to pull guard but Adesanya forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Kaveri can't get the takedown.
Anderson Adesanya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keskikokoinen Kaveri.
Kaveri tries to pull guard but Adesanya won't allow it.
Adesanya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short left from Adesanya. #TD2#
Kaveri pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Kaveri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adesanya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kaveri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kaveri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adesanya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kaveri pushes a forearm under Adesanya's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Adesanya is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keskikokoinen Kaveri!
Keskikokoinen Kaveri tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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